On September 10, 2011, a LUSCOMBE 8A operated by LINDSEY, DONALD JAMES was involved in an aviation accident near Huntington, IN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the right main landing gear strut due to internal corrosion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a three-point landing, a pilot heard a pop noise, then the nose veered right and the right wing dropped. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing sustained substantial damage from runway contact. Post-accident examination revealed oxidized interior and overload separation.
Accident Details
A pilot reported hearing a "pop noise" during a three-point landing. Following the sound, the airplane's nose veered to the right, and the right wing dropped. The right main landing gear collapsed, causing the right wing to contact the runway and sustain substantial damage.
Post-Accident Examination
A post-accident examination of the separated landing gear strut was conducted. The interior of the strut exhibited a rust color consistent with oxidation. The separation was consistent with overload.
The examination did not identify any other anomalies or contributing factors.
What happened in the 10 Sept 2011 LUSCOMBE 8A accident near Huntington, IN?
During a three-point landing, a pilot heard a pop noise, then the nose veered right and the right wing dropped. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing sustained substantial damage from runway contact. Post-accident examination revealed oxidized interior and overload separation.
Were there any fatalities in the 10 Sept 2011 LUSCOMBE 8A accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 Sept 2011 involved a LUSCOMBE 8A, operated by LINDSEY, DONALD JAMES, at Huntington, IN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The failure of the right main landing gear strut due to internal corrosion.
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