N45957

Substantial
None

LUSCOMBE 8AS/N: 2484

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA453
Location
Ellinwood, KS
Event ID
20130801X45415
Coordinates
38.372776, -98.598609
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
2484
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
8AL8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
8A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BOISSELLE JOE C
Address
14938 FORT RD
City
WHITE SWAN
State / Zip Code
WA 98952-9787
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he lost directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The airplane encountered soft ground conditions when it reached the shoulder of the runway. The airplane went into the adjoining field and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane before 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# CEN13CA453