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August 6, 1993 · Luscombe SL8 · N2542K
Dillingham, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 6, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Dillingham, AK
Aircraft
Luscombe SL8
Tail Number
N2542K
Operator
Nelson Russell
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC93LA135
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND LANDED ON THE BEACH AND DURING THE ROLL OUT THE MAIN WHEELS SANK INTO THE SOFT SAND AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
On August 5, 1993, at 1800 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Luscombe airplane, N2542K, registered to and operated by the Pilot-in-Command, nosed over during landing on Picnic Beach located near Cape Constantine, Alaska. The personal flight, operating under 14 CFR Part 91, departed Togiak, Alaska, and the destination was the accident site. No flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The Private Certificated Pilot-in-Command and the passenger were not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. According to the Pilot-in-Command he landed on the beach and the main wheels sank into the soft sand and the airplane nosed over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe SL8
Tail NumberN2542K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNelson Russell
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO