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April 19, 2016 · Silvaire Luscombe 8A Undesignat · N28437
Burlington, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 19, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Burlington, WA
Aircraft
Silvaire Luscombe 8A Undesignat (1940)
Tail Number
N28437
Operator
Lyle E Mooney and Steve Mcclean
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA193
According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he was practicing stop and go landings on an asphalt runway. He reported that during the third landing, he continued his landing roll to turn off the runway. He reported that he applied the brakes in order to slow down, but inadvertently applied too much pressure to both heel brakes. He recalled that due to the excessive braking the airplane veered right, and then veered left and the airplane subsequently exited the runway to the left and ground looped. Substantial damage was sustained to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with the airplane prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and ground loop.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he was practicing stop and go landings on an asphalt runway. He reported that during the third landing, he continued his landing roll to turn off the runway. He reported that he applied the brakes in order to slow down, but inadvertently applied too much pressure to both heel brakes. He recalled that due to the excessive braking the airplane veered right, and then veered left and the airplane subsequently exited the runway to the left and ground looped. Substantial damage was sustained to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with the airplane prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:10 PDT
Nearest AirportSkagit Rgnl (0nm NE)
Runway29
Runway Length5478 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSilvaire Luscombe 8A Undesignat
Tail NumberN28437
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLyle E Mooney and Steve Mcclean
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 84 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 4 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC