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June 16, 2005 · Luscombe 8E · N37GH

Orangeburg, SC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Orangeburg, SC
Aircraft
Luscombe 8E
Tail Number
N37GH
Operator
Fdk Luscombe
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL05CA129

The pilot was attempting a crosswind landing on runway 23 After making a three point landing, the pilot stated that he "lost directional control, and the airplane looped 180 degrees and skidded to the right across the runway". The left main landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest on the grass to the right of runway 23. The pilot did not report a mechanical problem with the airplane during this attempted landing. The post-accident examination of the airplane also did not disclose a mechanical malfunction or component failure.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.

Full Narrative

On June 16, 2005 at 1230 eastern daylight time, a Luscombe 8E, N37GH, registered to and operated by FDK Luscombe LLC, ground looped and collided with the ground during a crosswind landing at Orangeburg Municipal Airport, Orangeburg, South Carolina. The flight was operated under provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident and a visual flight plan was filed. The airplane received substantial damage and the private pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Pearson County Airport in Roxboro, North Carolina on June 16, 2005 at 1000. According to the pilot, he was attempting a crosswind landing on runway 23 at Orangeburg Municipal Airport. After making a three point landing, the pilot stated that he "lost directional control, the airplane looped 180 degrees and skidded to the right across the runway". The left main landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest on the grass to the right of runway 23. The post-accident examination of the airplane revealed that all flight control surfaces were attached, the left landing gear collapsed and the left wing was damaged four feet inboard of wing tip. The pilot did not report any mechanical problem with the airplane during this attempted landing. The post-accident examination of the airplane also did not disclose a mechanical malfunction or component failure.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportOrangeburg Muni (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLuscombe 8E
Tail NumberN37GH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFdk Luscombe
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · 90 · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 59
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data