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September 3, 2006 · Luscombe 8A · N28403
Elwell, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Elwell, MI
Aircraft
Luscombe 8A
Tail Number
N28403
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI06CA251
The single-engine airplane nosed over during landing on a grass airstrip. The pilot reported that the airplane was high on final approach. He slipped the airplane to lose altitude, but the airplane touched down beyond the halfway point of the 2,580 feet by 100 feet runway. He applied brakes to stop on the runway and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported that he should have performed a go-around instead of attempting the landing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The airplane nosed over as a result of the pilot's excessive braking after he failed to attain the proper touchdown point and failed to perform a go-around.
Full Narrative
The single-engine airplane nosed over during landing on a grass airstrip. The pilot reported that the airplane was high on final approach. He slipped the airplane to lose altitude, but the airplane touched down beyond the halfway point of the 2,580 feet by 100 feet runway. He applied brakes to stop on the runway and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported that he should have performed a go-around instead of attempting the landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportHamp Airport (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2580 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8A
Tail NumberN28403
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A65-8 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Sprt
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0