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January 27, 2025 · Luscombe 8E · N1739K
Brush, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 27, 2025
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Brush, CO
Aircraft
Luscombe 8E (1946)
Tail Number
N1739K
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA089
The pilot reported that the airplane touched down on all 3 landing gear wheels. During the landing roll at about 30 to 35 miles per hour, the left main landing gear collapsed. The airplane came to rest upright on its nose and left wing and the fuselage and left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported the winds were calm during the landing. Postaccident examination by the airplane owner revealed the left main landing gear strut was fractured, and the rear strut was bent aft.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Main gear strut/axle/truck-Failure
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane touched down on all 3 landing gear wheels. During the landing roll at about 30 to 35 miles per hour, the left main landing gear collapsed. The airplane came to rest upright on its nose and left wing and the fuselage and left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported the winds were calm during the landing. Postaccident examination by the airplane owner revealed the left main landing gear strut was fractured, and the rear strut was bent aft.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:43 MST
Nearest AirportBrush Municipal Airport (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length4300 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8E
Tail NumberN1739K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · None · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 F / 25 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC