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Stall and Collision with Trees During Touch-and-Go Practice

Spicewood, TX, United States

On May 17, 2011, a LUSCOMBE 8 A operated by Guillermo Guzman Guerra was involved in an aviation accident near Spicewood, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot practicing touch-and-go landings initiated a takeoff roll from midfield with a tailwind, experienced insufficient engine power, stalled, and collided with trees at the runway end. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Flight Details

A pilot and a passenger departed on runway 35 to practice touch-and-go landings. The pilot initiated the takeoff roll from midfield, encountering a tailwind. According to the pilot, the engine was not producing sufficient power for a safe departure. Despite this, the pilot continued the takeoff.

Accident Sequence

After becoming airborne, the airplane stalled and subsequently collided with trees at the end of the runway. The pilot reported that the engine was running at the time of impact and that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane.

Aircraft Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage to each wing, the fuselage, and the right elevator.

Weather Information

Winds at a nearby airport were reported as 160 degrees at 8 knots, gusting to 17 knots.

Contributing factors

Pilot

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 May 2011 LUSCOMBE 8 A accident near Spicewood, TX?

A pilot practicing touch-and-go landings initiated a takeoff roll from midfield with a tailwind, experienced insufficient engine power, stalled, and collided with trees at the runway end. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 May 2011 LUSCOMBE 8 A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 May 2011 involved a LUSCOMBE 8 A, operated by Guillermo Guzman Guerra, at Spicewood, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

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