Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 19, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA510
Location
ANGLETON, TX
Event ID
20170828X03845
Coordinates
29.101943, -95.462219
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 landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N71971
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
3398
Engine Type
None
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
VICKERY OSCAR W
Address
17350 FIR RD
Status
Deregistered
City
ALVIN
State / Zip Code
TX 77511-2005
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing, the airplane ground looped.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident 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# GAA17CA510