Accident Details
Date
Monday, August 21, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA498
Location
Perryville, MO
Event ID
20170821X84208
Coordinates
37.863334, -89.864440
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2861K
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
5588
Engine Type
None
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
RIPPEE THOMAS E
Address
5343 WINEGARNERS RD
Status
Deregistered
City
SALEM
State / Zip Code
IL 62881-5235
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff, he lost directional control. He added that the airplane veered to the left "abruptly", exited the runway, and struck a vertical approach slope indicator (VASI) light. The right main landing gear collapsed and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage.
The pilot did not submit the NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/ Operator Aircraft Accident/ Incident Report.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA17CA498