| Crash location | 38.156111°N, 78.165833°W |
| Nearest city | Gordonsville, VA
38.137358°N, 78.187781°W 1.8 miles away |
| Tail number | N1516B |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 26 Jun 2010 |
| Aircraft type | Silvaire Luscombe 8A |
| Additional details: | None |
According to the student pilot, during the landing roll on runway 23, he overcompensated for a left crosswind and the tailwheel-equipped airplane departed the right side of the runway. The student pilot also stated that he applied brake pressure “too forcefully,” and the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage, left wing, and tail section. The student pilot further reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane. He also reported 82 hours of total flight experience, 25 of which were in make and model. The winds reported around the time of the accident, about 8 miles northeast of the accident site, were from 170 degrees at 4 knots.
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control, and his excessive braking during the landing rollout.