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September 13, 1992 · Luscombe 8E · N1216B
Rochester, MA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 13, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Rochester, MA
Aircraft
Luscombe 8E
Tail Number
N1216B
Operator
Lucia Deleiris
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO92LA147
THE PILOT WAS LANDING ON THE 1400 FOOT GRASS STRIP WITH 50 FOOT TREES AT BOTH ENDS. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, SHE LANDED LONG AND FAST. THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER WHEN SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE PILOT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S ABRUPT APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE NOSING OVER.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS LANDING ON THE 1400 FOOT GRASS STRIP WITH 50 FOOT TREES AT BOTH ENDS. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, SHE LANDED LONG AND FAST. THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER WHEN SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE PILOT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportLiberty Field (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length1400 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8E
Tail NumberN1216B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLucia Deleiris
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO