N45722LUSCOMBE 8A 1991-12-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

LUSCOMBE 8A S/N: 2249

Summary

On December 07, 1991, a Luscombe 8A (N45722) was involved in an incident near Southlake, TX. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR WAS IMPROPER AIRSPEED PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW92LA037. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N45722.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 7, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW92LA037
Location
SOUTHLAKE, TX
Event ID
20001212X18597
Coordinates
32.949192, -97.139358
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR WAS IMPROPER AIRSPEED PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
2249
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
8A L8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
8A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BERGEN HENRY E
Address
530 MARSHALL AVE
City
FOND DU LAC
State / Zip Code
WI 54935-2862
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# FTW92LA037