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April 4, 2007 · Luscombe 8F · N882JB

Ocala, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 4, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ocala, FL
Aircraft
Luscombe 8F
Tail Number
N882JB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07LA098

The pilot reported that during the landing roll on runway 18, the aircraft suddenly veered to the right. The pilot attempted to control the aircraft using the rudder and control stick with no success. The left wing struck the ground and the right wing raised as the left main landing gear collapsed and the aircraft came to a stop. At the time of the accident, the local METAR information was reporting the winds from 250 degrees at 12 knots. The sky was clear. In a post accident inspection, an airframe mechanic determined that the left axle broke at the exit of the landing gear strut.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the left main axle during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear. A crosswind on the landing runway was a factor.

Full Narrative

On April 4, 2007, at 1840 eastern daylight time, a Luscombe 8F, N882JB, experienced a left main landing gear failure during the landing roll at the Ocala International Airport, Ocala Florida. The aircraft was registered to and operated by the pilot as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the private pilot and pilot-rated passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the flight which departed from Weirsdale, Florida, at 1820 eastern daylight time. In a telephone conversation and written statement, the pilot reported that during the landing roll on runway 18, the aircraft suddenly veered to the right. The pilot attempted to control the aircraft using the rudder and control stick with no success. The left wing struck the ground and the right wing raised as the left main landing gear collapsed and the aircraft came to a stop. At the time of the accident, the local METAR information was reporting a wind from 250 degrees at 12 knots. The sky was clear. In a postaccident inspection, an airframe mechanic determined that the left axle broke at the exit of the landing gear strut.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:40 EDT
Nearest AirportOcala Regional/Jim Taylor Fiel (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length6907 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLuscombe 8F
Tail NumberN882JB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 65 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time22:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data