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June 15, 2007 · Luscombe 8A · N2850K
Columbia, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 15, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Columbia, IL
Aircraft
Luscombe 8A
Tail Number
N2850K
Operator
James Lenahan
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA171
The pilot was making a full stop landing to a grass airstrip (2,400 feet by 150 feet, dry turf). After the airplane landed, it ground looped and exited the right side of the runway. The left main gear hit a depression and subsequently collapsed.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, causing a ground loop, subsequent runway excursion, and left main gear collapse. Factors in the accident include the ground loop encountered and the depression.
Full Narrative
The aircraft was substantially damaged when the left main gear collapsed after landing on runway 03 (2,400 feet by 150 feet, turf). The pilot stated that he was practicing touch and go landings earlier in the flight and decided to make his last landing to a full stop. After the airplane landed, it veered to the right. The pilot corrected with left rudder but the airplane continued to turn to the right. The airplane departed the right side of the runway into a bean field, the left wheel hit a depression, and the left main gear subsequently collapsed.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CDT
Nearest AirportCOLUMBIA (0nm)
Runway03
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8A
Tail NumberN2850K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames Lenahan
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A65-8F · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC