Casualties unknown

1994-03-12: Luscombe 8EZ (N2295K) — Herbert A. Becker — Prescott, AZ

Prescott, AZ, US

On March 12, 1994, a Luscombe 8EZ (registration N2295K) operated by Herbert A. Becker was involved in an aviation accident near Prescott, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the flying pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, his failure to maintain directional control, and the inadvertent entry into a ground loop. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A flight instructor demonstrating conventional gear landings to another instructor experienced a crosswind gust, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and right wing strike with a runway sign.

Accident Description

A flight instructor, who holds a flight instructor certificate, was providing instruction on landing a conventional (tail wheel) gear aircraft to another flight instructor who had no prior tail wheel experience. The aircraft owner occupied the right seat, while the inexperienced instructor occupied the left seat. The pair had completed several touch-and-go landings with the left-seat pilot manipulating the flight controls.

On the accident landing, the aircraft had just touched down on the main wheels when a crosswind gust lifted the left wing. The flying pilot was unable to maintain directional control. The aircraft veered to the right, exited the runway, and struck a runway sign with the right wing.

Aircraft and Pilot Information

The aircraft was a conventional gear type, but specific model, registration, and other details are not provided in the source. The owner-pilot is a certified flight instructor; the other pilot is also a flight instructor but lacks tail wheel experience. No injuries are reported in the source.

Post-Accident Actions

The source does not provide information on post-accident actions, such as inspections or reports.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X00932. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.