N1953BLUSCOMBE 8A2022-03-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

LUSCOMBE 8AS/N: 6380

Summary

On March 20, 2022, a Luscombe 8A (N1953B) was involved in an incident near Paragould, AR. 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 student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a ground loop.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA174. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1953B.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 20, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA174
Location
Paragould, AR
Event ID
20220413104939
Coordinates
36.063800, -90.509190
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LUSCOMBE
Serial Number
6380
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
8AL8
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR N
Status
Deregistered
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429-2314
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN22LA174