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December 7, 1991 · Luscombe 8A · N45722
Southlake, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 7, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Southlake, TX
Aircraft
Luscombe 8A
Tail Number
N45722
Operator
Dwight C Brown
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA037
THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING A TOUCH AND GO LANDING AT AN UNFAMILIAR AIRPORT WHEN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE TAILWHEEL AIRPLANE WAS LOST FOLLOWING A HARD LANDING ON THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR. THE AIRPLANE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT OFF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT APPLIED FULL POWER DURING AN ATTEMPT TO RECOVER AND STRUCK ROCKS WITH THE AIRPLANE'S RIGHT MAIN GEAR. IT THEN CONTINUED TO THE RIGHT AND IMPACTED A FENCE AND TREES. NO MECHANICAL FAILURE WAS FOUND OR REPORTED. THE PILOT REPORTED TO THE FAA COORDINATOR THAT HE WAS SLOW DURING FINAL APPROACH.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR WAS IMPROPER AIRSPEED PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING A TOUCH AND GO LANDING AT AN UNFAMILIAR AIRPORT WHEN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE TAILWHEEL AIRPLANE WAS LOST FOLLOWING A HARD LANDING ON THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR. THE AIRPLANE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT OFF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT APPLIED FULL POWER DURING AN ATTEMPT TO RECOVER AND STRUCK ROCKS WITH THE AIRPLANE'S RIGHT MAIN GEAR. IT THEN CONTINUED TO THE RIGHT AND IMPACTED A FENCE AND TREES. NO MECHANICAL FAILURE WAS FOUND OR REPORTED. THE PILOT REPORTED TO THE FAA COORDINATOR THAT HE WAS SLOW DURING FINAL APPROACH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:51 CST
Nearest AirportGOODE (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length3130 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8A
Tail NumberN45722
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDwight C Brown
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 20 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 59
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC