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Aviation accident GAA16CA269

MINR · LUSCOMBE 8 · 2016-05-28 · Midland, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number
GAA16CA269
Event ID
20160601X13256
Type
Accident
Date
2016-05-28
Location
Midland, TX, USA
Coordinates
31.940555, -102.198608

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
LUSCOMBE
Model
8
Registration
N72087
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground-loop, main landing gear collapse and collision with terrain.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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