Pilot Debrief

LUSCOMBE 8E near West Bend, WI — 2012-11-03

Final reportCEN13CA042
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Date
2012-11-03
Location
West Bend, WI, USA
Aircraft
LUSCOMBE 8E
Registration
N2368K
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot‘s failure to maintain clearance from power lines at the end of the short runway, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent nose-over of the airplane.

NTSB narrative

The pilot departed a 1,500-foot-long grass runway in calm wind conditions and was unable to gain enough altitude to clear power lines at the end of the runway. He aborted the takeoff and landed in a plowed field near the departure end of the runway. The airplane nosed over on landing damaging the vertical stabilizer, the right wing tip, both main landing gear, and the propeller. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane or engine that would have precluded normal operation. He said the accident could have been prevented if he had waited for better wind conditions or extended the takeoff roll to gain additional airspeed.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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