Luscombe 8A vs Ercoupe 415-C
The Ercoupe 415 and Luscombe 8A are classic all-metal two-seaters — the Ercoupe a spin-resistant twin-tail tricycle (often no rudder pedals), the Luscombe a sprightly taildragger.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 2
- Source marketplaces
- 2
- Model years available
- 1946–1946
- For sale now
- 6
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 4
- Model years available
- 1946–1947
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Luscombe 8A | Ercoupe 415-C |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 216 | 38 |
| Serious | 20 | 4 |
| Fatal | 27 | 8 |
| Fatalities | 38 | 11 |
| % Fatal | 12% | 21% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Luscombe 8A | Ercoupe 415-C |
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| Price Range | $25,000 | $25,400 – $45,000 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Cruise Speed | — | 83 kts (154 km/h) |
| Range | — | 260 nm (482 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | — | 1,260 lbs (572 kg) |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Luscombe 8A or Ercoupe 415-C?
Bottom line: Choose the Ercoupe for easy, spin-resistant tricycle-gear flying (no/optional rudder pedals); choose the Luscombe 8A for classic taildragger handling and a sportier feel. Ercoupe = easy/spin-resistant; Luscombe = taildragger/sport.
Pick the 8A if…
- Budget matters — from $25,000 vs $25,400, you save ~$400.
Pick the 415-C if…
- Newer design — production from 1947 vs 1946.
- More inventory — 7 listings vs 2.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.