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September 21, 2024 · Luscombe 8A · N2952K
Elyria, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Elyria, OH
Aircraft
Luscombe 8A (1947)
Tail Number
N2952K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA396
The pilot reported that while landing, he encountered a direct crosswind from the left. The pilot attempted to correct the landing, however, when the right wheel touched down, the airplane entered a ground loop. The airplane began to skid down the runway sideways towards a taxiway. Subsequently, the right wing lifted, the left main gear collapsed, and the left wing contacted the pavement which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 07 and he reported winds from 320 at 11 knots “with direct crosswind up to 14” knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a direct crosswind.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while landing, he encountered a direct crosswind from the left. The pilot attempted to correct the landing, however, when the right wheel touched down, the airplane entered a ground loop. The airplane began to skid down the runway sideways towards a taxiway. Subsequently, the right wing lifted, the left main gear collapsed, and the left wing contacted the pavement which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 07 and he reported winds from 320 at 11 knots “with direct crosswind up to 14” knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EDT
Nearest AirportLorain County Rgnl (0nm NNW)
Runway07
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8A
Tail NumberN2952K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Aerospace Technolo · A65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 F
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC