N2790K

Substantial
None

LUSCOMBE 8ES/N: 5517

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 19, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA199
Location
Taunton, MA
Event ID
20110320X83852
Coordinates
41.871112, -71.009719
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 inadvertent application of the brakes during recovery from a ground loop which resulted in a nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
5517
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
8EL8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
8E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
THOMSON JAMES W
Address
12 WILDWOOD RD
City
NARRAGANSETT
State / Zip Code
RI 02882-1035
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that the flight was in preparation for a biennial flight review. The approach and landing at the intended airport was uneventful. While on the landing roll, at taxi speed, with all three wheels on the ground, a strong crosswind gust, which exceeded rudder authority, started the airplane to ground loop. The pilot applied the brakes resulting in the airplane flipping over on the runway incurring substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and empennage sections. The pilot stated the winds were variable from 030 to 300 degrees gusting from 12 knots to 22 knots, and there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA199