Pilot Debrief

LUSCOMBE 8 near ANGLETON, TX — 2017-08-19

Final reportGAA17CA510
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Date
2017-08-19
Location
ANGLETON, TX, USA
Airport
LBX
Aircraft
LUSCOMBE 8
Registration
N71971
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing, the airplane ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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