ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 362381
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| Date: | Sunday 28 February 1993 |
| Time: | 15:05 LT |
| Type: |  Luscombe 8A |
| Owner/operator: | Ljc Flyers, Inc |
| Registration: | N2611K |
| MSN: | 5338 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1947 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1517 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL A-65-8 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Mason City, IA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | (KMCW) |
| (KMCW) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PRIVATE PILOT WAS PRACTICING TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS WITH AN INSTRUCTOR TO OBTAIN AN ENDORSEMENT FOR TAILWHEEL AIRPLANES. THE WIND WAS 70 DEGREES LEFT OF RUNWAY HEADING AT 16 KNOTS. DURING LANDING ROLLOUT, THE AIRPLANE TURNED INTO THE WIND. THE INSTRUCTOR CAME ON THE CONTROLS TO REGAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE DUAL STUDENT APPLIED BRAKES, AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.
Probable Cause: EXCESSIVE BRAKING BY THE DUAL STUDENT.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI93LA100
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 17-Mar-2024 20:45 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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