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April 13, 2025 · Luscombe 8F · N815B
Punta Gorda, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 13, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Punta Gorda, FL
Aircraft
Luscombe 8F (1950)
Tail Number
N815B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA180
The pilot reported that while performing a full stall landing, the tailwheel-equipped airplane bounced and veered to the right. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder, but the airplane continued to the right. He then “tapped” the left brake to turn the airplane back toward the centerline. The brakes immediately responded and the airplane nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The pilot was not injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while performing a full stall landing, the tailwheel-equipped airplane bounced and veered to the right. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder, but the airplane continued to the right. He then “tapped” the left brake to turn the airplane back toward the centerline. The brakes immediately responded and the airplane nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The pilot was not injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPunta Gorda (0nm ESE)
Runway04
Runway Length7193 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLuscombe 8F
Tail NumberN815B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-90-12-F · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 F
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC