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December 23, 1984 · Luscombe 8F · N836B
Newburg, MD
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 23, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Newburg, MD
Aircraft
Luscombe 8F
Tail Number
N836B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO85LA010
DURING LDG ROLL THE PIC FELT A VIBRATION AS THE TAILWHEEL CONTACTED THE RWY. IN AN EFFORT TO MINIMIZE THE VIBRATION THE PLT LIFTED THE TAILWHEEL OFF THE RWY. THE ACFT BEGAN TO GROUND LOOP TO THE RIGHT TOWARD A POLE. HEAVY APPLICATION OF THE WHEEL BRAKES CAUSED THE ACFT TO NOSE OVER TO AN INVERTED POSITION.
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DURING LDG ROLL THE PIC FELT A VIBRATION AS THE TAILWHEEL CONTACTED THE RWY. IN AN EFFORT TO MINIMIZE THE VIBRATION THE PLT LIFTED THE TAILWHEEL OFF THE RWY. THE ACFT BEGAN TO GROUND LOOP TO THE RIGHT TOWARD A POLE. HEAVY APPLICATION OF THE WHEEL BRAKES CAUSED THE ACFT TO NOSE OVER TO AN INVERTED POSITION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EST
Nearest AirportAqualand/Xlifton Skypark (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length3165 ft
Runway Width36 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8F
Tail NumberN836B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-90-12F · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 8 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 18 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:00
Weather SourceWFAC