Pilot Debrief

LUSCOMBE 8 near Phoenix, AZ — 2018-06-12

Final reportGAA18CA338
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Date
2018-06-12
Location
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Airport
DVT
Aircraft
LUSCOMBE 8
Registration
N2094B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing, the airplane ballooned, He then added power and "lost control on the second touchdown." The airplane landed, exited the runway to the left, and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 190° at 3 knots. The airplane landed on runway 25R.

NTSB coding

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