On 19 Aug 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 failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing phase. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A tailwheel aircraft sustained substantial damage after the pilot lost directional control during landing.
On August 19, 2017, a Luscombe 8 aircraft, registration N71971, was involved in an accident during the landing phase at Angleton, Texas. While performing the landing, the pilot experienced a ground loop. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft's fuselage and left wing.
At the time of the event, weather conditions were reported as Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) with a visibility of 10 statute miles and winds from 000 degrees at 3 knots.
The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing phase.