Casualties unknown

Hard Landing After Go-Around on Grass Strip (N2853K)

Williamson, GA, US

On July 2, 1995, a Luscombe 8A/E (registration N2853K) was involved in an aviation accident near Williamson, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHEN A WINDSHEAR WAS ENCOUNTERED. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A flight instructor called for a go-around after the aircraft sank rapidly on final approach to a 3100-foot grass strip. Despite full power, the aircraft failed to climb and made a hard landing, collapsing the main landing gear.

Incident Details

The aircraft was on a normal final approach path to a 3100-foot grass strip. After clearing trees that preceded the strip, the aircraft began to sink rapidly. The flight instructor called for a go-around. Despite applying full power, the aircraft would not climb or maintain level flight.

Circumstances

The flight instructor stated that there may have been convective activity in the area and that they had encountered wind shear. The aircraft subsequently made a hard landing, and the main landing gear assembly collapsed upon impact.

Observations

No further details are available regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or the number of occupants. The source did not specify any injuries or damage beyond the collapsed landing gear.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Jul 1995 Luscombe 8A/E accident near Williamson, GA?

A flight instructor called for a go-around after the aircraft sank rapidly on final approach to a 3100-foot grass strip. Despite full power, the aircraft failed to climb and made a hard landing, collapsing the main landing gear.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Jul 1995 involved a Luscombe 8A/E, registration N2853K, at Williamson, GA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHEN A WINDSHEAR WAS ENCOUNTERED.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X03858. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.