LUSCOMBE 8A near Boerne, TX — 2023-09-28

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing roll his feet become entangled in the rudder pedals and he inadvertently applied brake pressure. The airplane veered left and the pilot unsuccessfully attempted to regain directional control with opposite rudder and increased engine power. Airport surveillance cameras recorded the airplane depart the runway surface, bounce, and impact a hangar, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot did not return the National Transportation Safety Board 6120.1/2 form.

NTSB coding

• Loss of control on ground · Landing-landing roll

Evidence available

• Video
• Photos
• 5 docket documents

Docket documents5

• MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD A�� 6120 NOT RECEIVEDform
• MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD A�� FAA INSPECTOR'S STATEMENTinterview
• PHOTO ARRAYphotos
• VIDEO FILE - AIRPORT SURVEILLANCE CAMERA - APPROACH & INITIAL LANDING ROLLvideo
• VIDEO FILE - AIRPORT SURVEILLANCE CAMERA - LANDING ROLL & HANGAR IMPACTvideo

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