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October 3, 2008 · Luscombe 8A · N25342
Greeley, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 3, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Greeley, CO
Aircraft
Luscombe 8A
Tail Number
N25342
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA001
According to the pilot, he was performing a touch-and-go landing to runway 34 in partial completion of a flight review. During the landing roll, the airplane ground looped to the left. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies or failures with the airplane or its systems prior to the accident. The flight instructor took no action during the ground loop.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the lack of remedial action from the flight instructor.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he was performing a touch and go landing to runway 34 (10,000 by 100 feet, asphalt) in partial completion of a flight review. During the landing roll, the airplane ground looped to the left. The right auxiliary wing spar was bent upward, and the right main landing gear was folded under. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies or failures with the airplane or its systems prior to the accident. The flight instructor took no action during the ground loop.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MDT
Nearest AirportGreeley/Weld County Airport (1nm)
Runway34
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8A
Tail NumberN25342
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsReciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 78 · Sprt · None
Crew 2Age 69 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 43 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time17:15
Weather SourceWFAC