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May 17, 2011 · Luscombe 8 A · XB-11Y
Spicewood, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 2011
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Spicewood, TX
Aircraft
Luscombe 8 A
Tail Number
XB-11Y
Operator
Guillermo Guzman Guerra
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA342
The pilot reported that he and a passenger departed on a flight to practice touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. He took off mid-field with a tailwind, and during the take off roll, he noticed that the engine was not producing enough power. He continued the take off and soon thereafter, the airplane stalled and collided with trees at the end of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to each wing, the fuselage, and the right elevator. The pilot said the engine was running at the time of impact and there were no mechanical problems with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot told an FAA inspector that he and his passenger departed on runway 35 and planned to practice touch and go landings. He initiated the take off roll from mid-field with a tailwind, and said that the engine was not producing enough power needed to safely depart. The pilot continued the take off and once airborne, the airplane stalled and collided with trees at the end of the runway. The pilot said the engine was running at the time of impact and there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to each wing, the fuselage, and the right elevator. Winds at a nearby airport were reported as wind 160 degrees at 8 knots gusting to 17 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest AirportSpicewood (0nm)
Runway35
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8 A
Tail NumberXB-11Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGuillermo Guzman Guerra
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A&C 65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 8 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.71 inHg