No fatalities

31 Jul 2013: LUSCOMBE 8A — Michael Yagel — Ellinwood, KS

Ellinwood, KS, United States

On 31 Jul 2013, a LUSCOMBE 8A operated by Michael Yagel was involved in an aviation accident near Ellinwood, KS. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff. 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 lost directional control during takeoff, causing the airplane to veer onto soft ground at the runway shoulder, enter a field, and nose over. Substantial damage occurred to the fuselage and empennage.

Accident Description

During the takeoff roll, the pilot reported a loss of directional control of the airplane. As the airplane moved toward the runway edge, it reached the shoulder of the runway where it encountered soft ground conditions. The airplane then continued into the adjoining field and nosed over.

The accident resulted in substantial damage to the airplane's fuselage and empennage. The pilot stated that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane prior to the accident.

Aircraft Damage

Substantial damage was reported to the fuselage and empennage. No other damage details were provided.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that the loss of directional control occurred during the takeoff roll. The pilot further noted that the airplane experienced no mechanical or system malfunctions before the event.

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Causes

Pilot

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