Plane crash map Locate crash sites, wreckage and more

N1780K accident description

Texas map... Texas list
Crash location 30.699444°N, 96.654722°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect.
Nearest city Caldwell, TX
30.531315°N, 96.693030°W
11.8 miles away
Tail number N1780K
Accident date 23 Nov 2017
Aircraft type Luscombe 8
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that, during the right downwind in the traffic pattern, he was about one quarter mile from the runway, which was "too close". He added that, "during a poorly planned and executed base to final approach", he performed an "uncoordinated" right bank at about 45°, and the right wing dropped, which resulted in a descending roll to the right. He attempted to recover, but the airplane impacted terrain.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and the right wing.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.

© 2009-2020 Lee C. Baker / Crosswind Software, LLC. For informational purposes only.