No fatalities

Tailwheel Airplane Ground Loop During Landing

ANGLETON, TX, United States

On August 19, 2017, a LUSCOMBE 8 A was involved in an aviation accident near ANGLETON, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A tailwheel-equipped airplane ground looped during landing, causing substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures.

Incident Overview During a landing, the pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that the aircraft ground looped. The event resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage of the airplane. ## Mechanical Condition The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. No other specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or cause were provided in the source material. ## Damage Assessment The investigation source noted that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage following the ground loop. The report did not specify the extent of the damage beyond this description or provide additional technical details about the structural impact.

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Aug 2017 LUSCOMBE 8 A accident near ANGLETON, TX?

A tailwheel-equipped airplane ground looped during landing, causing substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Aug 2017 LUSCOMBE 8 A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Aug 2017 involved a LUSCOMBE 8 A, at ANGLETON, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.