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August 31, 2007 · Luscombe 8A · N1544K

Reedley, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Reedley, CA
Aircraft
Luscombe 8A
Tail Number
N1544K
Operator
Spirit Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX07CA289

The pilot made a normal landing approach and touched down on the first 1/4 of the upsloping runway. He stated that he flared for landing and decided to allow the airplane to settle to the ground in a three point attitude. After touchdown, the airplane began to veer to the right. As he corrected back to the runway, the airplane began to oscillate and then ground looped. The pilot reported that if he had done a wheel landing and held the tail off the ground until the speed had dissipated, he would have had more time to recognize a potential ground loop situation and react accordingly. He further stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, he made an approach to the airport, flew a normal landing pattern, and touched down in the first 1/4 of runway 27. The landing flare was "going very well," and he allowed the airplane to settle to the ground in a "three point attitude." As the airplane's airspeed decreased and it settled to the ground, it began to veer slightly to the right. During the correction back to the runway, the airplane ground looped in a counterclockwise direction. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane. The pilot reported that runway 27 is an upslope runway, and the surface is a little uneven. He stated that he should have wheel landed the airplane and held the tail up until the speed had dissipated. The pilot stated that if he had kept the tail up, it would have given him time to recognize a potential ground loop situation, and react appropriately. The accident occurred on August 31, 2007. On December 6, 2007, a Federal Aviation Administration inspector from the Fresno, California, Flight Standards District Office reported the accident to the National Transportation Safety Board.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 PDT
Nearest AirportPeg Field Airport (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length3110 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLuscombe 8A
Tail NumberN1544K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSpirit Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time16:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data