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September 10, 2006 · Luscombe 8E · N2020B
Dodgeville, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 10, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dodgeville, WI
Aircraft
Luscombe 8E
Tail Number
N2020B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI06CA259
The tailwheel airplane sustained substantial damage during a precautionary landing when its landing gear encountered a ditch. The pilot stated, "After a successful off airport landing I taxied to clear road for auto traffic (none around at the time). The road to [alfalfa] field transition looked smooth, but the gear dropped into an unnoticed low shoulder I tried to pull back but left gear collapsed and airplane nosed over." The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot encountering unsuitable terrain during the precautionary landing. A factor was the ditch the pilot encountered.
Full Narrative
The tailwheel airplane sustained substantial damage during a precautionary landing when its landing gear encountered a ditch. The pilot stated, "After a successful off airport landing I taxied to clear road for auto traffic (none around at the time). The road to [alfalfa] field transition looked smooth, but the gear dropped into an unnoticed low shoulder I tried to pull back but left gear collapsed and airplane nosed over." The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:25 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8E
Tail NumberN2020B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 9 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 54
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time09:17
Weather SourceWFAC