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May 24, 2021 · Luscombe 8A · N1331K
Skaneateles, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 24, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Skaneateles, NY
Aircraft
Luscombe 8A (1946)
Tail Number
N1331K
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA231
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped stated that he felt that he lacked rudder authority during the takeoff roll which caused him to lose directional control. The airplane departed the left side of the runway surface and subsequently nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and right wing. A postaccident examination of the airplane’s rudder control system revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over event.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped stated that he felt that he lacked rudder authority during the takeoff roll which caused him to lose directional control. The airplane departed the left side of the runway surface and subsequently nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and right wing. A postaccident examination of the airplane’s rudder control system revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportSkaneateles Aero Drome (0nm S)
Runway10/2
Runway Length3134 ft
Runway Width58 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8A
Tail NumberN1331K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 87 · Sprt · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 F
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time13:54
Weather SourceWFAC