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November 1, 2003 · Luscombe 8F · N9929C

Lawrenceburg, TN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 1, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lawrenceburg, TN
Aircraft
Luscombe 8F
Tail Number
N9929C
Operator
Gary J Wolf
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL04LA032

The pilot stated he entered the traffic pattern for runway 17 at Lawrence County Airport, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The prevailing winds were calm as the pilot made a 3-point landing on the runway. On the landing roll out, a gust of wind picked up the left wing and the airplane veered to the right. He put in opposite rudder correction but lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane continued to the right, collapsed the left main landing gear with a side load, and the left wing collided with the runway. No wind gusts were being reported at the time of the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout resulting in the airplane veering to the right and collapsing the left main landing gear with a side load.

Full Narrative

On November 1, 2003, at 1300 central standard time, a Luscombe 8F, N9929C, registered to a private owner, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, collapsed the left main landing gear on landing roll at Lawrence County Airport, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane received substantial damage. The private pilot and private pilot rated passenger reported no injuries. The flight originated from Lewisburg, Tennessee, on November 1, 2003, at 1230. The pilot stated he entered the traffic pattern for runway 17 at Lawrence County Airport, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The winds were calm and he made a 3-point landing to the runway. On the landing roll out, a gust of wind lifted the left wing up and the airplane started veering to the right. The put in opposite rudder correction and lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane continued to the right, collapsed the left main landing gear with a side load, and the left wing collided with the runway. The airplane came to a stop. The pilot and the passenger exited the airplane and observed the left wing spar had been bent upward. The nearest weather reporting facility at the time of the accident was Nashville International Airport, Nashville, Tennessee. No gust were being reported at the time of the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CST
Nearest AirportLawrence County Airport (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length5003 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLuscombe 8F
Tail NumberN9929C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGary J Wolf
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 54 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data