How many accidents has the Luscombe 8F had?

The NTSB has recorded 38 events involving the Luscombe 8F: 3 fatal, 3 serious, 6 minor injuries, and 26 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Luscombe 8F a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Luscombe 8F has 38 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Luscombe 8F Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 38 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

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Fatal (4 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Apr 13, 2025	Punta Gorda, FL	N815B	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain direction control of the airplane during the landing roll.
Apr 30, 2023	Palmer, TX	N1113B	Incident	substantial	The installation of an unapproved rudder control cable, which resulted in a fatigue failure and subsequent loss of rudder control during cruise flight… The installation of an unapproved rudder control cable, which resulted in a fatigue failure and subsequent loss of rudder control during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s inadequate inspection of the rudder control system.
Jun 21, 2011	McCall, ID	N1459B	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain an a… The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate spacing from the aircraft ahead of him.
Jun 10, 2010	Shell Knob, MO	N9932C	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Apr 04, 2007	Ocala, FL	N882JB	Incident	substantial	The failure of the left main axle during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear. A crosswind on the landing r… The failure of the left main axle during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear. A crosswind on the landing runway was a factor.
Nov 05, 2006	Wellsville, KS	N26324	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power due to the ingestion of the number 2 intake valve into its cylinder. Contributing factors included the pilot allowing the airs… A loss of engine power due to the ingestion of the number 2 intake valve into its cylinder. Contributing factors included the pilot allowing the airspeed and altitude to drop, making a safe landing not possible.
Jul 31, 2005	Sturtevant, WI	N1841B	Incident	substantial	The pilot not obtaining/maintaining airplane control during the aborted takeoff. A factor was the berm.
Feb 21, 2005	Kapolei, HI	N2248B	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate compensation for the quartering tailwind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during lan… the pilot's inadequate compensation for the quartering tailwind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Related factors were the tailwind and crosswind.
Jul 04, 2004	Andover, NJ	N803B	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach. A factor was windshear.
Nov 01, 2003	Lawrenceburg, TN	N9929C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout resulting in the airplane veering to the right and collapsing the left main lan… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout resulting in the airplane veering to the right and collapsing the left main landing gear with a side load.
Sep 24, 2003	Bremerton, WA	N9913C	Incident	substantial	Aircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll which resulted in the aircraft nosing over.
Jul 17, 2002	Farmington, MO	N840B	Incident	substantial	The locked brake and the aircraft control not being possible due to the locked brake.
May 31, 2001	Salem, OR	N1389B	Incident	substantial	Loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was tall grass in the landing area.
Jun 26, 1999	NAMPA, ID	N1895B	Incident	substantial	Directional control was not maintained. Diverted attention was a factor.
Nov 04, 1997	BOISE, ID	N1895B	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to excessive taxispeed. Pressure perceived by the student pilot to expedite clearing… The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to excessive taxispeed. Pressure perceived by the student pilot to expedite clearing the runway after landing in order to facilitate an aircraft departure was a contributing factor.
Jun 15, 1997	NEW TOWN, PA	N1894B	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in an intermittent fuel supply, and a loss of engine power.
Nov 29, 1996	FLOYDADA, TX	N1907K	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the locked left main wheel brake.
Aug 03, 1996	DOUGLAS, AZ	N1616Z	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's inexperience in th… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's inexperience in the type aircraft.
Oct 04, 1993	BENTON, KS	N801B	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE PROXIMITY OF THE DITCH TO TH… THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE PROXIMITY OF THE DITCH TO THE RUNWAY WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Sep 18, 1993	FESTUS, MO	N840B	Incident	substantial	a fatigue failure of the tailwheel spring.
May 26, 1990	MORGAN, UT	N1113B	Incident	substantial	PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE BRAKES DURING LANDING ROLL.
May 21, 1989	RAMSEY, MN	N2746K	Incident	substantial	THE PASSENGERS INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLIGHT CONTROLS AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE SEVERITY OF THE … THE PASSENGERS INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLIGHT CONTROLS AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE SEVERITY OF THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DITCH LOCATED SHORT OF THE RUNWAY WHICH THE AIRCRAFT CONTACTED.
Mar 27, 1988	LOMPOC, CA	N1374B	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 23, 1984	NEWBURG, MD	N836B	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 16, 1982	BELLEVILLE, MI	N5PL	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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