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October 9, 2021 · Luscombe 8A · N4581M
Winchester, VA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 9, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Winchester, VA
Aircraft
Luscombe 8A (1945)
Tail Number
N4581M
Operator
Metcalfe Robert
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA012
The pilot/owner stated the pilot in the right seat completed the landing but had applied “too much forward stick.” He assumed control of the airplane, and while performing remedial actions, he had applied too much brake pressure, which resulted in the airplane “slowly” nosing over and coming to rest inverted. The pilot/owner and his copilot were wearing 4-point harnesses and were unhurt, but the airplane was substantially damaged. When asked if there were any mechanical deficiencies that would have prevented normal operation of his airplane, the pilot/owner replied, “No, none. Not at all.”
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s misapplication of brakes during the landing roll which resulted in a nose-over event and substantial damage to the airplane.
Full Narrative
The pilot/owner stated the pilot in the right seat completed the landing but had applied “too much forward stick.” He assumed control of the airplane, and while performing remedial actions, he had applied too much brake pressure, which resulted in the airplane “slowly” nosing over and coming to rest inverted. The pilot/owner and his copilot were wearing 4-point harnesses and were unhurt, but the airplane was substantially damaged. When asked if there were any mechanical deficiencies that would have prevented normal operation of his airplane, the pilot/owner replied, “No, none. Not at all.”
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:22 EDT
Nearest AirportWinchester Rgnl (1nm ENE)
Runway14/3
Runway Length5498 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8A
Tail NumberN4581M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMetcalfe Robert
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 84 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 59 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time14:15
Weather SourceWFAC