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April 10, 2010 · Luscombe 8A · N1128K
Lakeland, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 10, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lakeland, FL
Aircraft
Luscombe 8A
Tail Number
N1128K
Operator
Jones Douglas A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA225
The pilot reported that during the landing roll the tailwheel-equipped airplane "moved left." He added power and attempted to go around, but was "not able to get aloft." The airplane exited the paved surface and ground-looped to the left. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not observe any mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane. The weather observation taken at the accident airport 10 minutes after the accident included calm winds.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported during the landing roll, the tailwheel airplane "moved left." He added power and attempted to go around, but was "not able to get aloft." The airplane exited the paved surface and ground-looped to the left. The runway measured 8,500 feet long and 150 feet wide, and was dry at the time of the event. The pilot reported he had approximately 1,000 total hours of flight experience, including 100 hours in the accident airplane make and model. He stated he did not know whether there were any mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not observe any mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane. The weather observation taken at the accident airport 10 minutes after the accident included calm winds.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 EDT
Nearest AirportLakeland Linder Regional (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length8500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8A
Tail NumberN1128K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJones Douglas A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · A&C65 SERIES · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC