Event
On 21 June 1998 at 1445 hours UTC, a Luscombe 8A aircraft, registration G-BSUD, was involved in a landing accident at Tatenhill Airfield, Leicestershire. The flight was a private operation with one pilot and one passenger on board; no injuries were sustained. The pilot had planned a flight from Derby to Tatenhill. Weather conditions at the airfield were good with no significant cloud or weather phenomena. The surface wind was reported as varying between 260° and 290° at 15 knots. Runway 26, which has an asphalt surface and an available landing distance of 1,200 metres, was in use. The approach and landing appeared normal, but during the landing run, the right wing lifted as if caught by the crosswind. The aircraft then veered to the right, causing the port wing tip to make contact with the ground. Subsequently, the port undercarriage leg collapsed, allowing the propeller to strike the runway surface. The aircraft came to rest on the grass to the north of the main runway.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft was a Luscombe 8A, manufactured in 1941, powered by one Continental A65-1 piston engine. The pilot, aged 49, held a Private Pilot's Licence with IMC and Night Rating. His total flying experience was 396 hours, of which 145 hours were on type. In the last 90 days, he had flown 7 hours, and in the last 28 days, 2 hours.
Damage
The accident resulted in the collapse of the left undercarriage, damage to the left wing, and damage to the propeller.