Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing, the airplane ground looped.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA17CA510 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 19, 2017
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Angleton, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Texas Gulf Coast Rgnl (LBX)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Luscombe 8
- N-number
- N71971
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1946
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.