Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA20CA090
Location
Brogue, PA
Event ID
20191121X85648
Coordinates
39.852222, -76.486389
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 see and avoid wires during approach to landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N71707
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
3134
Engine Type
None
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
JONES DOUGLAS A
Address
604 ROCK SPRING RD
Status
Deregistered
City
BEL AIR
State / Zip Code
MD 21014-2920
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while on final approach to the runway, the landing gear struck a wire and the airplane impacted the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage and empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA20CA090