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May 26, 2019 · Luscombe 8 A · N45729
Carbondale, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Carbondale, IL
Aircraft
Luscombe 8 A (1946)
Tail Number
N45729
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA288
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane encountered a wind gust. He applied right rudder to counter the gust; however, his foot slipped off the right rudder pedal. To prevent a runway excursion to the left, the pilot attempted to use only the right heel brake to realign the airplane's heading; however, he inadvertently depressed both the left and right heel brakes, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadvertent left heel brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, the airplane encountered a wind gust. He applied right rudder to counter the gust, however, his foot slipped "completely off" the right rudder pedal. A runway excursion to the left was imminent, and the pilot attempted to use only the right heel brake to realign the airplane's heading. However, he inadvertently depressed both the left and right heel brakes, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:35 CDT
Nearest AirportSouthern Illinois (0nm ESE)
Runway36R
Runway Length6506 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8 A
Tail NumberN45729
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · First Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time18:31
Weather SourceWFAC