On March 21, 1998, a Luscombe 8E (registration N2648K) was involved in an aviation accident near Jeffersonville, IN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a factor. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An airplane ground looped while landing on runway 18 after the pilot reported an engine stall when adding power. The aircraft exited the runway into soft grass.
Accident Details
During the landing roll on runway 18, the airplane experienced a ground loop. The pilot reported that the engine 'stalled' when he attempted to add power to regain directional control. Subsequently, the airplane departed the right side of the runway and entered a soft grass area.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that local winds were from 225 degrees at 10 knots with gusts to 20 knots. This observation was made at the accident site.
Wind Conditions
Weather data from a reporting station located 17 miles from the accident site indicated winds from 300 degrees at 12 knots. No other wind information was provided in the source.