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December 13, 2021 · Luscombe 8A NO Series · N1616K
Ellinwood, KS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 13, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ellinwood, KS
Aircraft
Luscombe 8A NO Series (1946)
Tail Number
N1616K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA079
The pilot reported that during the landing roll on dry grass, the brakes “locked up” and “over we went.” The airplane came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing lift strut. The pilot reported to the Federal Aviation Administration after the accident that the brakes worked better than he expected, and there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the brakes and that both wheels spun freely. A postaccident examination of the accident site showed no signs of disturbed terrain prior to the location of where the airplane came to rest inverted.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll on dry grass, the brakes “locked up” and “over we went.” The airplane came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing lift strut. The pilot reported to the Federal Aviation Administration after the accident that the brakes worked better than he expected, and there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the brakes and that both wheels spun freely. A postaccident examination of the accident site showed no signs of disturbed terrain prior to the location of where the airplane came to rest inverted.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 CST
Nearest AirportEllinwood Muni (0nm NNW)
Runway17/3
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8A NO Series
Tail NumberN1616K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · A-80 Series · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 86 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 F / 27 F
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time13:56
Weather SourceWFAC