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August 1, 2010 · Luscombe 8C · N4113M
Zelienople, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Zelienople, PA
Aircraft
Luscombe 8C
Tail Number
N4113M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA397
According to the pilot, during the takeoff ground roll the airplane encountered a sudden gust of wind and turned left. The pilot corrected with right rudder, but the airplane departed the runway and bounced several times before the right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing and fuselage were substantially damaged. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the wreckage and found no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The pilot further reported that wind at the airport was shifting.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during the takeoff ground roll, he encountered a sudden gust of wind, turning the tailwheeled airplane to the left. The pilot corrected with right rudder, but the airplane departed the runway and bounced several times before the right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing and fuselage were substantially damaged. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the wreckage and did not note any pre-impact mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The pilot also reported that there were shifting winds at the airport, and that he might have attempted to take off in a tailwind because the wind tee was frozen in one position.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EDT
Nearest AirportZelienople Municiple Airport (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length4933 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8C
Tail NumberN4113M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · A&C75 SERIES · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 8500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 63 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time13:35
Weather SourceWFAC