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Luscombe 8A accident at Schaumburg, IL, 19 Jan 1999 (N2197B)

Schaumburg, IL, US

On January 19, 1999, a Luscombe 8A (registration N2197B) was involved in an aviation accident near Schaumburg, IL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the snowbank which the airplane contacted. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the snowbank which the airplane contacted.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot stated the airplane drifted to the left during the landing roll. He attempted to apply right brake and rudder, but his foot slipped off the brake. The airplane entered a left turn. The pilot stated he reapplied the right brake and the airplane responded, but not in enough time to avoid the snowbank. The airplane contacted the snowbank and nosed over.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Jan 1999 Luscombe 8A accident near Schaumburg, IL?

The pilot stated the airplane drifted to the left during the landing roll. He attempted to apply right brake and rudder, but his foot slipped off the brake. The airplane entered a left turn. The pilot stated he reapplied the right brake and the airplane responded, but not in enough time to avoid the snowbank. The…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Jan 1999 involved a Luscombe 8A, registration N2197B, at Schaumburg, IL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the snowbank which the airplane contacted.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001204X00029. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.