# N2853K: Luscombe 8A, registration cancelled 1998-04-29

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: April 29, 1998
- Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
- Airframe: [Luscombe 8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8a) (registry code 8190104)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-694](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-694) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 5580
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Certificate issued: November 2, 1994
- Last registry action: November 19, 1997
- Mode S code: A2E359
- Owners when cancelled: [Gill Michael T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILL%20MICHAEL%20T), [Gill Joan M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILL%20JOAN%20M)
- Location: [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 33.7711° N, 84.3336° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 30307, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2853K
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2853K
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2853K-1998-04-29

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.

ADs and bulletins for the Luscombe 8A: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8a.md

## NTSB investigations (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ATL95LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA125), Jul 2, 1995: Luscombe 8A/E (N2853K), Williamson, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHEN A WINDSHEAR WAS ENCOUNTERED.
- [NTSB IAD75A1031|IAD75AI031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75A1031%7CIAD75AI031), Nov 23, 1974: Luscombe 8A (N2853K), Polkton, NC, minor damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW71DRG75](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DRG75), Feb 1, 1971: Luscombe 8A (N2853K), Bandera, TX, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19950702019849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950702019849A), Jul 2, 1995: Luscom 8A (N2853K), Williamson, GA, Substantial damage. Slow and low on final. CFI called for go around. Aircraft pitched up stalled. Impact on runway collapsed gear.
- [Incident 19910501041589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910501041589I), May 1, 1991: Luscom 8A (N2853K), De Queen, AR, Substantial damage. Mr green hand propped aircraft for maintenance check. Engine started. Moved striking hangar. No intent to fly.
- [Accident 19741123041592A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741123041592A), Nov 23, 1974: Luscom 8A (N2853K), Polkton, NC, Substantial damage. Pre-arranged flt. Otr acft on r,lwr,passed under this acft to l.

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