Casualties unknown

2003-11-01: Luscombe 8F (N9929C) — Gary J. Wolf — Lawrenceburg, TN

Lawrenceburg, TN, US

On November 1, 2003, a Luscombe 8F (registration N9929C) operated by Gary J. Wolf was involved in an aviation accident near Lawrenceburg, TN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout resulting in the airplane veering to the right and collapsing the left main landing gear with a side load. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported that a gust of wind during the landing roll caused the aircraft to veer right, collapse the left main landing gear, and strike the left wing on the runway. No wind gusts were reported at the time.

Accident Details

The pilot of an airplane involved in an accident at Lawrence County Airport in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, reported that the incident occurred during a landing on runway 17. The pilot stated that the prevailing winds were calm when he performed a 3-point landing on the runway.

Sequence of Events

During the landing roll out, a gust of wind lifted the left wing, causing the airplane to veer to the right. The pilot applied opposite rudder input in an attempt to correct the deviation, but lost directional control. The airplane continued its rightward movement, resulting in a side load that collapsed the left main landing gear. Subsequently, the left wing made contact with the runway surface.

Reported Conditions

No wind gusts were being reported at the time of the accident, according to the pilot's account.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20031105X01860. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.