The pilot reported that, during approach to land at the airport in Eunice, Louisiana, the Luscombe 8 hit a tree.
The airplane landed hard and the landing gear collapsed.
The plane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and front windshield.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on approach to land.
NTSB Identification: GAA18CA244
This April 2018 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.
