N39087

Substantial
None

LUSCOMBE 8A S/N: 1848

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 17, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA392
Location
COLUMBIA, CA
Event ID
20001211X15726
Coordinates
38.110576, -120.379913
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LOW SPEED PORTION OF THE LANDING ROLL. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF BRAKE PEDALS AT THE INSTRUCTOR'S SEAT POSITION ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COCKPIT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
1848
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1941
Model / ICAO
8A L8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
8A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WOLFORD PHILLIP J
Address
32 KNOX ROAD 550 N
City
ABINGDON
State / Zip Code
IL 61410-9325
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX92LA392