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July 4, 2004 · Luscombe 8F · N803B

Andover, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Andover, NJ
Aircraft
Luscombe 8F
Tail Number
N803B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC04CA159

While on final approach for runway 21, over the threshold, the airplane encountered windshear. The pilot was unable to control the rate of descent, and the airplane impacted the runway. The reported wind at an airport approximately 15 miles northeast of the accident site, about the time of the accident, was from 150 degrees at 7 knots, varying between 120 degrees and 210 degrees.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach. A factor was windshear.

Full Narrative

On July 4, 2004, about 1630 eastern daylight time, a Luscombe 8F, N803B, was substantially damaged while landing at Aeroflex-Andover Airport (12N), Andover, New Jersey. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot stated that she was on final approach for the turf runway parallel to runway 21; a 1,981-foot-long, 150-foot-wide runway. As the airplane crossed the runway threshold, it encountered a severe downdraft. Before the pilot could arrest the descent, the airplane impacted the runway and came to rest inverted. The pilot further stated the prevailing winds were from the east, over a ridgeline, which caused downdrafts. The reported wind at an airport approximately 15 miles northeast of the accident site, at 1653, was from 150 degrees at 7 knots, varying between 120 degrees and 210 degrees.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EDT
Nearest AirportAeroflex-Andover Airport (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length1981 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftLuscombe 8F
Tail NumberN803B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-90 · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 7 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data