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July 25, 1985 · Luscombe 8A · N2071K

Valparaiso, IN

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 25, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Valparaiso, IN
Aircraft
Luscombe 8A
Tail Number
N2071K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA313

THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING LANDING. THE PLT SAID THAT HE MADE A WHEEL LNDG AND AFTER THE ACFT SLOWED TO 20 MPH THE TAIL LIFTED AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER.

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THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING LANDING. THE PLT SAID THAT HE MADE A WHEEL LNDG AND AFTER THE ACFT SLOWED TO 20 MPH THE TAIL LIFTED AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPorter Co. Muni. (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLuscombe 8A
Tail NumberN2071K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 12 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:48

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