Accident Luscombe 8A N1955B,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 379637
 
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Date:Saturday 28 April 1984
Time:10:10 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic L8 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Luscombe 8A
Owner/operator:Tom Rippee
Registration: N1955B
MSN: 6352
Total airframe hrs:2300 hours
Engine model:Continental A-65-8
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Shelbyville, IL -   United States of America
Phase: Landing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Salem, IL (KSLO)
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
AFTER A NORMAL 3-POINT, FULL STALL LANDING, THE TAILWHEEL EQUIPPED ACFT ROLLED A SHORT DISTANCE, THEN VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE PLT STATED THAT HE APPLIED RIGHT RUDDER & BOTH BRAKES, BUT THE ACFT CONTINUED TO THE LEFT. HE REPORTED THAT AS THE PLANE WENT OFF THE RWY, THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED.

Probable Cause:

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: CHI84LA170
Status: Investigation completed
Duration:
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB CHI84LA170

Location

Revision history:

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