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May 6, 2007 · Luscombe 8A · N1960B
Whitefield, NH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 6, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Whitefield, NH
Aircraft
Luscombe 8A
Tail Number
N1960B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA110
The pilot of the Luscombe 8A was practicing touch and go landings on runway 28, a 4,001-foot-long, 75-foot-wide, asphalt runway. After touch down, a wind gust struck the right side of the airplane. The airplane weathervaned to the right, departed the right side of the runway, and struck a ditch. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane. Winds reported at the airport about 30 minutes after the accident, were from 010 degrees at 7 knots, gusting to 14 knots. The pilot reported 322 hours of total flight experience, which included approximately 124 hours in the accident airplane make and model.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the Luscombe 8A stated he was practicing touch and go landings on runway 28, a 4,001-foot-long, 75-foot-wide, asphalt runway. After touch down, a wind gust struck the right side of the airplane. The airplane weathervaned to the right, departed the right side of the runway, and struck a ditch. The pilot further stated he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane. Winds reported at the airport about 30 minutes after the accident, were from 010 degrees at 7 knots, gusting to 14 knots. The pilot reported 322 hours of total flight experience, which included approximately 124 hours in the accident airplane make and model.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:20 EDT
Nearest AirportMount Washington Regional (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length4001 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8A
Tail NumberN1960B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · C85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 7 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 27 C
Altimeter30.46 inHg
Observation Time14:52
Weather SourceWFAC