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November 3, 2012 · Luscombe 8E · N2368K
West Bend, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 3, 2012
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
West Bend, WI
Aircraft
Luscombe 8E
Tail Number
N2368K
Operator
S & S Aero Works
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA042
The pilot departed a 1,500-foot-long grass runway in calm wind conditions and was unable to gain enough altitude to clear power lines at the end of the runway. He aborted the takeoff and landed in a plowed field near the departure end of the runway. The airplane nosed over on landing damaging the vertical stabilizer, the right wing tip, both main landing gear, and the propeller. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane or engine that would have precluded normal operation. He said the accident could have been prevented if he had waited for better wind conditions or extended the takeoff roll to gain additional airspeed.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot‘s failure to maintain clearance from power lines at the end of the short runway, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent nose-over of the airplane.
Full Narrative
The pilot departed a 1,500 foot-long grass runway in calm wind conditions and was unable to gain enough altitude to clear power lines at the end of the runway. He aborted the takeoff and landed in a plowed field near the departure end of the runway. The airplane nosed over on landing damaging the vertical stabilizer, the right wing tip, both main landing gear and the propeller. The pilot reported there were no mechanical problems with the airplane or engine. He said the accident could have been prevented if he had waited for better wind conditions and/or extended the takeoff roll to gain additional airspeed.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:50 CDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length1200 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8E
Tail NumberN2368K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorS & S Aero Works
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C85 SERIES · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 28 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time18:35
Weather SourceWFAC