Stinson 108 vs Luscombe 8A
The Stinson 108 (four-seat tourer) and Luscombe 8A (two-seat sport taildragger) compare cabin utility against a light sporty classic.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 2
- Source marketplaces
- 1
- Model years available
- 1946–1946
- For sale now
- 2
- Source marketplaces
- 2
- Model years available
- 1946–1946
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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) | Stinson 108 | Luscombe 8A |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 390 | 216 |
| Serious | 47 | 20 |
| Fatal | 32 | 27 |
| Fatalities | 57 | 38 |
| % Fatal | 8% | 12% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Stinson 108 | Luscombe 8A |
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| Price Range | $23,450 – $85,550 | $25,000 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 1 | 2 |
| Cruise Speed | 105 kts (194 km/h) | — |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Stinson 108 or Luscombe 8A?
Bottom line: Choose the Stinson 108 for four seats and touring comfort; choose the Luscombe 8A for a light, sprightly, lower-cost two-seat classic. Stinson = 4-seat/touring; Luscombe = light/sport. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - Cessna/Piper/Luscombe mirrors in those files. Reliant (radial classic) + L-5 Sentinel (liaison, vs Fieseler Storch) = other Stinson lines.
Pick the 108 if…
- Budget matters — from $23,450 vs $25,000, you save ~$1,550.
Pick the 8A if…
- More seats — 2 vs 1.
- Newer design — production from 1946 vs 1945.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.