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Tailwheel Airplane Yaws Left During Landing, Stalls During Go-Around

Casa Grande, AZ, United States

On January 5, 2019, a Luscombe 8 A was involved in an aviation accident near Casa Grande, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain yaw control and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aborted landing, 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.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

A tailwheel airplane experienced a left yaw during landing and subsequent go-around, leading to an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground, resulting in substantial damage.

Accident Details

A tailwheel-equipped airplane was involved in an accident during a landing attempt. The pilot reported that, as the main landing gear contacted the runway, the airplane unexpectedly yawed to the left. In response, the pilot applied right rudder and initiated a go-around by applying full power.

Pilot's Account

During the go-around, the airplane continued to yaw left despite the pilot's application of full right rudder. The aircraft then drifted left, entered an aerodynamic stall, and subsequently collided with the ground. The pilot noted that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have prevented normal operation.

Damage

The accident resulted in substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage of the airplane. No other details about the aircraft or location were provided in the source.

Contributing factors

Yaw control — Not attained/maintainedAngle of attack — Not attained/maintainedPilot
Loss of control in flight

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Jan 2019 Luscombe 8 A accident near Casa Grande, AZ?

A tailwheel airplane experienced a left yaw during landing and subsequent go-around, leading to an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground, resulting in substantial damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Jan 2019 Luscombe 8 A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Jan 2019 involved a Luscombe 8 A, at Casa Grande, AZ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain yaw control and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

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