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February 19, 2023 · Luscombe 8E · N2722K

Houston, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 19, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Houston, TX
Aircraft
Luscombe 8E (1947)
Tail Number
N2722K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA118

The pilot stated that the landing touchdown was uneventful but that during landing rollout the airplane lurched to the left, rolled inverted, and came to rest on the runway. The pilot stated that the airplane’s left wing strut failed at its midpoint. Airport surveillance video showed that during landing the airplane’s right wing moved upward and the left wing descended and contacted the runway. The airplane then nosed over onto the runway and sustained substantial damage. Postaccident examination of the left wing strut revealed that it had failed in overload from having contacted the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to attain/maintain lateral airplane control during landing, which resulted in an impact with the runway surface.

Full Narrative

On February 19, 2023, at 1330 central standard time, a Luscombe 8E, N2722K, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Houston, Texas. The commercial pilot was uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated that the landing touchdown was uneventful. During landing rollout and about 1,630 ft down the runway, the airplane “lurched to the left,” rolled inverted, and came to rest on the runway. The pilot stated that the left wing strut failed at its midpoint. Airport surveillance video showed that during landing the airplane’s right wing moved upward and the left wing descended and contacted the runway. The airplane then nosed over onto the runway. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that it was equipped with heel brakes. Examination of the brake system and flight control system revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. The examination of the left wing strut revealed that it had failed in overload. The airplane sustained substantial damage that included damage to the fuselage, vertical stabilizer, and left wing strut.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CST
Nearest AirportWest Houston Airport (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length3953 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLuscombe 8E
Tail NumberN2722K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCarburetor · 85-12 · Reciprocating
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time13:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data