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Tailwheel Aircraft Ground Loops on Landing, Strikes Taxiway Sign (N45468)

London, OH, US

On June 20, 2007, a Luscombe 8A (registration N45468) was involved in an aviation accident near London, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent collision with a taxiway sign. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A tailwheel aircraft ground looped during landing on runway 27 with a right crosswind, departing the runway and striking a taxiway sign.

Accident Overview

A tailwheel aircraft experienced a ground loop during landing on runway 27, a 4,001-foot by 75-foot asphalt runway. The pilot reported a right-hand crosswind at the time. After touchdown, the airplane turned to the right, departed the runway, and struck a taxiway sign.

Pilot Statement

The pilot stated that upon touchdown, "contact came before alignment was complete" and the airplane turned to the right. The pilot said he "overcompensated and got into an oscillation" and the airplane ground looped. In his accident report, the pilot noted that the accident could have been prevented by performing a go-around.

Weather Conditions

Wind conditions reported at an airport located 15 nautical miles east of the accident site were 350 degrees at 8 knots.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Jun 2007 Luscombe 8A accident near London, OH?

A tailwheel aircraft ground looped during landing on runway 27 with a right crosswind, departing the runway and striking a taxiway sign.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Jun 2007 Luscombe 8A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Jun 2007 involved a Luscombe 8A, registration N45468, at London, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent collision with a taxiway sign. Factors contributing to the accident include the crosswind and the taxiway sign.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070712X00921. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.