N1778K

Cancelled 2017

Deregistered aircraft · 1946 Luscombe 8E · Continental C85 series

Cancelled: June 7, 2017
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 4505
Year built: 1946
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Standard
Airworthiness date: December 20, 1955
Certificate issued: July 26, 1994
Last registry action: January 19, 2010
Mode S code: A136A8
Owner when cancelled: Central Air Parts Inc
Location: Staunton, IL
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelLuscombe 8ETCDS A-694 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelContinental C85 seriesTCDS E-233 · Reciprocating

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N1778K and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB CHI92LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFarrar, MOPremature liftoff and poor planning by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were the tailwind and misjudged compensation for it along with the rough uneven terrain.Feb 15, 1992 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N1778K and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19920215002949ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Farrar, MOLanded in field due fuel exhaustion. Refuled. Tried takeoff downwind rough terrain. Settled. Sheared landing gear.Feb 15, 1992 · Substantial damage