Casualties unknown

1982-10-07: Luscombe 8A (N2935K) — Jack Dale Clifton — LA Junta, CO

LA Junta, CO, US

On October 7, 1982, a Luscombe 8A (registration N2935K) operated by Jack Dale Clifton was involved in an aviation accident near LA Junta, CO. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A student pilot practicing touch-and-go landings on Runway 12 reported the tail popped up after landing, and despite full power and left rudder, the aircraft flipped over on the runway.

Incident Details

A student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings on Runway 12. According to the pilot's report, after landing, he began to set the trim and prepare for takeoff when the tail of the aircraft popped up and he could hear the wind whistling. He applied full power, but the aircraft began turning to the right. Despite applying full left rudder to compensate, the pilot found this insufficient, and the aircraft subsequently flipped over while still on the runway.

Weather Conditions

Approximately 12 minutes after the accident, the wind was reported as 170 degrees at 6 knots and variable. No other weather details were provided in the report.

Operational Context

The student pilot was conducting touch-and-go landings, a common training maneuver where the aircraft lands and immediately takes off again without stopping. The specific runway in use was Runway 12. The pilot's actions included setting trim and preparing for takeoff, followed by application of full power and rudder inputs in an attempt to control the aircraft.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X04553. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.