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March 19, 2011 · Luscombe 8E · N2790K
Taunton, MA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 19, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Taunton, MA
Aircraft
Luscombe 8E
Tail Number
N2790K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA199
The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to prepare for a biennial flight review. The approach and landing were uneventful; however, on the landing roll, at taxi speed, a strong crosswind gust, which exceeded rudder authority, causing the airplane to ground loop. The pilot applied the brakes which resulted in the airplane nosing over incurring substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and empennage sections. The pilot stated that the wind was variable from 030 to 300 degrees gusting from 12 knots to 22 knots, and there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during recovery from a ground loop which resulted in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that the flight was in preparation for a biennial flight review. The approach and landing at the intended airport was uneventful. While on the landing roll, at taxi speed, with all three wheels on the ground, a strong crosswind gust, which exceeded rudder authority, started the airplane to ground loop. The pilot applied the brakes resulting in the airplane flipping over on the runway incurring substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and empennage sections. The pilot stated the winds were variable from 030 to 300 degrees gusting from 12 knots to 22 knots, and there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:50 EDT
Nearest AirportTAUNTON (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8E
Tail NumberN2790K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 65 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 12 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 32 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time12:52
Weather SourcePILO