N71108SILVAIRE LUSCOMBE 8A2015-07-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

SILVAIRE LUSCOMBE 8AS/N: 2535

Summary

On July 03, 2015, a Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A (N71108) was involved in an incident near Llano, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.

The pilot reported that during touchdown, he bounced three times and then attempted a go-around. During the attempted go around, the airplane veered to the left, departed the runway, and came to rest in uneven terrain. The fuselage and both wings sustained substantial damage during the accident.

The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA15CA182. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N71108.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 3, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA182
Location
Llano, TX
Event ID
20150714X52342
Coordinates
30.782499, -98.661941
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 during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SILVAIRE
Serial Number
2535
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
LUSCOMBE 8AAT8T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PEARSON RONALD C
Address
PO BOX 953
Status
Deregistered
City
PUTNAM
State / Zip Code
TX 76469-0953
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during touchdown, he bounced three times and then attempted a go-around. During the attempted go around, the airplane veered to the left, departed the runway, and came to rest in uneven terrain. The fuselage and both wings sustained substantial damage during the accident.

The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA15CA182