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August 21, 2017 · Luscombe 8 A · N2861K
Perryville, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 2017
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Perryville, MO
Aircraft
Luscombe 8 A (1947)
Tail Number
N2861K
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA498
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff, he lost directional control. He added that the airplane veered to the left "abruptly," exited the runway, and struck a vertical approach slope indicator light. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff, he lost directional control. He added that the airplane veered to the left "abruptly", exited the runway, and struck a vertical approach slope indicator (VASI) light. The right main landing gear collapsed and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot did not submit the NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/ Operator Aircraft Accident/ Incident Report.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 CDT
Nearest AirportPerryville Rgnl (0nm SSW)
Runway02
Runway Length7003 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8 A
Tail NumberN2861K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A&C65 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time18:35
Weather SourceWFAC