Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary LAX84LA018

CASA GRANDE, AZ, USA

Aircraft #1

N2041B

LUSCOMBE 8A

Analysis

THE AIRCRAFT WAS EQUIPPED WITH BRAKES ONLY ON THE LEFT SIDE. DURING A DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLT, THE STUDENT WAS LANDING THE ACFT FROM THE LEFT SEAT. ON THE 4TH LANDING, THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED A REPORTED RIGHT QUARTERING GUST OF WIND FROM THE REAR. THE ACFT VEERED TO THE RIGHT & CAME TO REST IN A DRAINAGE DITCH. THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI) STATED THAT NOT HAVING BRAKES ON HIS SIDE OF THE ACFT CONTRIBUTED TO THE MISHAP.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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