Luscombe 8A Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 216 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

216

All Events

132

Incidents

37

Minor

20

Serious

27

Fatal (38 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 10, 1989 NAPA, CA N77969 Fatal (1) destroyed SUICIDE.
Jun 30, 1989 SEBEWAING, MI N2154K Minor substantial PILOT'S INATTENTIVE AIRCRAFT HANDLING WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO DETECT AND PREVENT THE AIRCRAFT'S DESCENT INTO THE WHEAT FIELD.
May 13, 1989 BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV N2943K Incident substantial INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITION BY THE PILOT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE WIND GUSTS ENCOUNTERED DURING LANDING FLARE.
Apr 12, 1989 ST AUGUSTINE, FL N311P Incident substantial FUEL CONTAMINATION. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE TREE.
Aug 28, 1988 PAINTON, MO N1404K Serious (1) destroyed PILOT DID NOT MAINTIAN THE PROPER DECENT RATE ON THE FINAL APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT.
Aug 24, 1988 DOYLESTOWN, PA N1203K Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 18, 1988 DIMOCK, SD N71572 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 10, 1988 PLYMOUTH, MA N2232K Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 23, 1988 BURLESON, TX N25236 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 22, 1988 HORSE SHOE, NC N1144B Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 21, 1988 GENEVA, FL N45980 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 05, 1987 BURBANK, WA N71513 Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 17, 1987 JUNEAU, AK N2507K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 01, 1987 OAKDALE, CA N2098B Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 31, 1987 SELMA, CA N1017K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 18, 1987 LONDON, OH N1029K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 21, 1987 MERRILL, WI N25333 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 01, 1987 RIVERSIDE, CA N1130B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 12, 1986 MORGANTON, NC N71966 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 01, 1986 HALF MOON BAY, CA N71745 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 19, 1986 PELICAN, AK N45830 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 15, 1986 NANTUCKET, MA N1515B Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 03, 1986 ROSALIA, WA N1886B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 26, 1986 RINGGOLD, GA N71713 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 09, 1986 SALIDA, CO N1272K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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