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Ground Loop During Touch and Go Landing

Greeley, CO, United States

On October 3, 2008, a Luscombe 8A was involved in an aviation accident near Greeley, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the lack of remedial action from the flight instructor. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

During a flight review, a pilot performed a touch and go landing to runway 34. The aircraft ground looped left, bending the right auxiliary wing spar and folding the right main landing gear.

Incident Details

A pilot was conducting a touch and go landing on runway 34, which has an asphalt surface measuring 10,000 by 100 feet. The maneuver was performed as part of a flight review. During the landing roll, the aircraft experienced a ground loop to the left.

Damage

The aircraft sustained damage to the right auxiliary wing spar, which was bent upward, and the right main landing gear folded under the aircraft.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies or failures with the airplane or its systems prior to the accident. The flight instructor, who was present during the flight review, took no action during the ground loop.

Contributing factors

Causes

Directional control — Not attained/maintained

Other contributing factors

Instructor/check pilot

Related events

Same aircraft family

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Oct 2008 Luscombe 8A accident near Greeley, CO?

During a flight review, a pilot performed a touch and go landing to runway 34. The aircraft ground looped left, bending the right auxiliary wing spar and folding the right main landing gear.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Oct 2008 Luscombe 8A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Oct 2008 involved a Luscombe 8A, at Greeley, CO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the lack of remedial action from the flight instructor.

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