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January 19, 1991 · Luscombe 8A · N71745
Bakersfield, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 19, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Aircraft
Luscombe 8A
Tail Number
N71745
Operator
Tom Kanonchoff
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX91LA077
THE PILOT WAS CLEARED TO LAND ON RUNWAY 30L AT BFL. THE SURFACE WINDS WERE 080 DEGREES AT 4 KNOTS. DURING THE LANDING ROLL HE FAILED TO PROPERLY COMPENSATE FOR THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS, LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND INADVERTENTLY GROUND LOOPED THE AIRPLANE. THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED DURING THE GROUND LOOP.
NTSB Probable Cause
THAT THE PILOT FAILED TO PROPERLY COMPENSATE FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE EXISTING CROSSWIND.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS CLEARED TO LAND ON RUNWAY 30L AT BFL. THE SURFACE WINDS WERE 080 DEGREES AT 4 KNOTS. DURING THE LANDING ROLL HE FAILED TO PROPERLY COMPENSATE FOR THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS, LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND INADVERTENTLY GROUND LOOPED THE AIRPLANE. THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED DURING THE GROUND LOOP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:16 PST
Nearest AirportBakersfield (0nm N)
Runway3
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8A
Tail NumberN71745
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTom Kanonchoff
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 4 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time22:32
Weather SourceWFAC