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July 4, 2010 · Luscombe 8E · N2466K

Tillamook, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 2010
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Tillamook, OR
Aircraft
Luscombe 8E
Tail Number
N2466K
Operator
Linscheid Glen A
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA334

The certified flight instructor (CFI) indicated that he and his student pilot decided to land on the grass next to the runway because the student pilot “had no experience landing on sod.” The CFI stated that abeam the touchdown point they turned on the carburetor heat and that the approach was “normal but a bit low.” The CFI did not alert the student about the low altitude, assuming that they “could power over the tall grass and drop into the grass strip.” On short final the carburetor heat was turned off, and at an altitude of about five feet the student attempted to use power to maintain altitude. The engine did not respond and the student pilot did not reapply the carburetor heat. Subsequently, the airplane touched down short of the intended touchdown point. The CFI was unable to reach the controls prior to the aircraft nosing over. The CFI stated that he had previous experiences with the airplane failing to respond to throttle inputs during landing and that he should have known not to turn off the carburetor heat on short final. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and tail assembly. The CFI reported that there were no known mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident. When plotted on a carburetor icing probability chart, the temperature and dew point fell within an area of the graph noting "Moderate icing cruise power or serious icing glide power."

NTSB Probable Cause

The certified flight instructor’s selection of an inappropriate landing surface and the loss of engine power as a result of the improper use carburetor heat. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.

Full Narrative

The certified flight instructor (CFI) indicated that he and his student pilot decided to land on the grass next to the runway because the student pilot “had no experience landing on sod.” The CFI stated that abeam the touchdown point they turned on the carburetor heat and that the approach was “normal but a bit low.” The CFI did not alert the student about the low altitude, assuming that they “could power over the tall grass and drop into the grass strip.” On short final the carburetor heat was turned off, and at an altitude of about five feet the student attempted to use power to maintain altitude. The engine did not respond and the student pilot did not reapply the carburetor heat. Subsequently, the airplane touched down short of the intended touchdown point. The CFI was unable to reach the controls prior to the aircraft nosing over. The CFI stated that he had previous experiences with the airplane failing to respond to throttle inputs during landing and that he should have known not to turn off the carburetor heat on short final. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and tail assembly. The CFI reported that there were no known mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident. When plotted on a carburetor icing probability chart, the temperature and dew point fell within an area of the graph noting "Moderate icing cruise power or serious icing glide power."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:20 PDT
Nearest AirportTillamook Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLuscombe 8E
Tail NumberN2466K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLinscheid Glen A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85 Series · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 48 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 14 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 54
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time01:13
Weather SourceWFAC

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