Aviation Accident Summary ATL86LA091

HAMPTON, GA, USA

Aircraft #1

N71633

LUSCOMBE 8A

Analysis

DURING LANDING ROLL THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO KEEP THE TAILWHEEL ON THE GROUND AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. POST CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE DISCLOSED THAT THE BRAKE PADS WERE WORN DOWN TO THE RIVETS.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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