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March 12, 1994 · Luscombe 8EZ · N2295K

Prescott, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 12, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Prescott, AZ
Aircraft
Luscombe 8EZ
Tail Number
N2295K
Operator
Herbert a Becker
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX94LA161

The aircraft owner stated that he holds a flight instructor certificate and was showing another flight instructor, who has no tail wheel experience, how to land a conventional gear aircraft. The aircraft owner was in the right seat while the second flight instructor occupied the left seat. The owner reported that they had performed several touch-and-go landings with the second flight instructor manipulating the flight controls. On the accident landing, the aircraft had just touched down on the main wheels when a crosswind gust lifted the left wing. The flying pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the aircraft and it veered to the right, ran off the runway, and struck a runway sign with the right wing.

NTSB Probable Cause

the flying pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, his failure to maintain directional control, and the inadvertent entry into a ground loop. A factor in the accident was the flying pilot's lack of experience in conventional landing gear aircraft.

Full Narrative

On March 12, 1994, at 1142 mountain standard time, a Luscombe 8EZ, N2295K, collided with a runway sign following an on-ground loss of control while performing touch-and-go pattern operations at Prescott, Arizona. The aircraft was owned and operated by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the operation. The aircraft incurred substantial damage. Neither of the certificated commercial pilots on board the aircraft were injured. The flight originated at the Prescott airport on the day of the mishap about 1100 hours as a local area traffic pattern practice flight. In a telephone interview, the aircraft owner stated that he holds a flight instructor certificate and was showing another flight instructor, who has no tail wheel experience, how to land a conventional gear aircraft. The aircraft owner was in the right seat while the second flight instructor occupied the left seat. The owner reported that they had performed several touch-and-go landings with the second flight instructor manipulating the flight controls. On the accident landing, the aircraft had just touched down on the main wheels when a crosswind gust lifted the left wing. The flying pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the aircraft and it veered to the right, ran off the runway, and struck a runway sign with the right wing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:42 MST
Nearest AirportErnest A. Love Fld (0nm)
Runway3R
Runway Length7616 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLuscombe 8EZ
Tail NumberN2295K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHerbert a Becker
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 72 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 12 kt
Visibility65 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:43
Weather SourceWFAC

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