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May 21, 2009 · Luscombe 8E · N2450K
Ozona, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ozona, TX
Aircraft
Luscombe 8E
Tail Number
N2450K
Operator
Clark Dennis L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA310
The private pilot had just departed in his tailwheel-equipped airplane from a 6,000-foot-long asphalt runway, and was attempting to land back on the runway. The airplane bounced and the pilot reduced power and tried to make a three-point landing, but the airplane was not properly aligned with the runway. The airplane then veered off the runway, ground-looped and flipped inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and left wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane or engine.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The private pilot had just departed in his tail wheel equipped airplane from a 6,000-foot-long asphalt runway, and was attempting to land back on the runway. The airplane subsequently bounced and the pilot reduced power and tried to make a three-point landing, but the airplane was not properly aligned with the runway. The airplane then veered off the runway, ground-looped and flipped inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and left wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane or engine.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 CDT
Nearest AirportOzona Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway16
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8E
Tail NumberN2450K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorClark Dennis L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C85 SERIES · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0