N1128K

Substantial
None

LUSCOMBE 8AS/N: 3855

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 10, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA10CA225
Location
Lakeland, FL
Event ID
20100412X54138
Coordinates
27.988889, -82.017776
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
3855
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
8AL8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
8A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MITCHELL PETER J
Address
PO BOX 5204
City
CONCORD
State / Zip Code
CA 94524-0204
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported during the landing roll, the tailwheel airplane "moved left." He added power and attempted to go around, but was "not able to get aloft." The airplane exited the paved surface and ground-looped to the left. The runway measured 8,500 feet long and 150 feet wide, and was dry at the time of the event. The pilot reported he had approximately 1,000 total hours of flight experience, including 100 hours in the accident airplane make and model. He stated he did not know whether there were any mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not observe any mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane. The weather observation taken at the accident airport 10 minutes after the accident included calm winds.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA225