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October 18, 1986 · Luscombe 8E · N1690K
Macon, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 18, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Macon, MO
Aircraft
Luscombe 8E
Tail Number
N1690K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC87LA008
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE ENCOUNTERED MORE SEVERE CROSSWINDS THAN PLANNED UPON LANDING AND THAT HE TRIED REMEDIAL ACTION, INCLUDING A REJECTED LANDING, BUT IT CAME TOO LATE. THE WIND WAS BLOWING FROM THE RIGHT ON THE LANDING ROLL AS HE SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE AND DEFLECTED FULL LEFT RUDDER TO TRY TO GROUND-LOOP THE AIRPLANE. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN AN AREA OF BRAMBLES AND VEGETATION AT THE BOTTOM OF A HOLLOW.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT HE ENCOUNTERED MORE SEVERE CROSSWINDS THAN PLANNED UPON LANDING AND THAT HE TRIED REMEDIAL ACTION, INCLUDING A REJECTED LANDING, BUT IT CAME TOO LATE. THE WIND WAS BLOWING FROM THE RIGHT ON THE LANDING ROLL AS HE SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE AND DEFLECTED FULL LEFT RUDDER TO TRY TO GROUND-LOOP THE AIRPLANE. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN AN AREA OF BRAMBLES AND VEGETATION AT THE BOTTOM OF A HOLLOW.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 CDT
Nearest AirportMacon-Fower Mem'L (0nm N)
Runway2
Runway Length3300 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8E
Tail NumberN1690K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290 · Reciprocating · 140
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 13 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:42
Weather SourceWFAC