# Luscombe 8A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 8190104, 8190111 - Manufacturer (registry): LUSCOMBE - Model: 8A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 86 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-694](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-694) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Luscombe Aircraft Corporation - Registered aircraft: 897 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8a Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 96-24-17 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-24-17-R1): Wing Inspection Holes · Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation 8, 8A, 8B and 5 more. Effective Jan 27, 1997 - [AD 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996 - [AD 94-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-16-02): Stabilizer Forward Attach Fitting · Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation 8, 8A, 8B and 5 more. Effective Sep 19, 1994 - [AD 55-24-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/55-24-01): Corrosion Inspection · Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation 8, 8A, 8B and 3 more. Effective May 22, 1973 - [AD 61-03-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-03-05): Fuel Line Interference · Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation 8, 8A, 8B and 5 more. Effective Mar 9, 1961 - [AD 51-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-10-02): Control Cable Inspection · Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation 8, 8A, 8B and 5 more - [AD 49-43-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-43-02): Stabilizer Spar Inspection · Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation 8, 8A, 8B and 5 more - [AD 48-49-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-49-01): Vertical Stabilizer Spar Fitting · Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation 8, 8A, 8B and 5 more - [AD 48-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-09-03): Kollsman Airspeed Baffle · Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation 8, 8A, 8B and 5 more - [AD 48-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-08-02): Cleveland Wheels · American Champion 11AC, 11BC, 11CC and 33 more - [AD 47-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-22-01): Bulkhead Reinforcement For Seaplanes · Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation 8, 8A, 8B and 3 more - [AD 47-10-40](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-10-40): Rudder Control Arm Reinforcement · Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation 8, 8A, 8B and 3 more - [AD 46-30-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-30-01): Control Stick Horn Adjustment Screw · Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation 8A ## Information bulletins (advisory) (3) - [SAIB CE-14-09R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-14-09R1): Luscombe Model 8A Fuel System. Issued Mar 28, 2014 - [SAIB CE-14-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-14-09) (historical): Luscombe Model 8A Fuel System. Issued Feb 13, 2014 - [SAIB ACE-97-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-97-03): . Issued May 15, 1997 ## Registered aircraft (897, first 50) - [N1005K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1005K): [King Richard J II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20RICHARD%20J%20II), [Rose Creek, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Rose%20Creek), built 1946, S/N 3732 - [N1013K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1013K): [Ball Jeffrey A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALL%20JEFFREY%20A), [Harrison, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Harrison), built 1946, S/N 3740 - [N1015K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1015K): [Michaud Paul](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MICHAUD%20PAUL), [Forest Lake, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Forest%20Lake), built 1946, S/N 3742 - [N1029K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1029K): [Crabbe Michael B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRABBE%20MICHAEL%20B), [Galloway, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Galloway), built 1946, S/N 3756 - [N1034K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1034K): [Spivey Harold E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPIVEY%20HAROLD%20E), [Thomaston, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Thomaston), built 1946, S/N 3761 - [N1035K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1035K): [Drake Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAKE%20THOMAS%20E), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 1946, S/N 3762 - [N1040K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1040K): [Koons Brian D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOONS%20BRIAN%20D), [Canton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Canton), built 1946, S/N 3767 - [N1042K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1042K): [Corporate Aircraft Leasing Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORPORATE%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20CO), [Newton Falls, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Newton%20Falls), S/N 3769 - [N1045K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1045K): [Wilder Kirk E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILDER%20KIRK%20E), [Boonville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Boonville), built 1946, S/N 3772 - [N1046K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1046K): [Cuny John B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CUNY%20JOHN%20B), [Carlsborg, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Carlsborg), built 1946, S/N 3773 - [N1057K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1057K): [Lips Paul A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIPS%20PAUL%20A), [Waxahachie, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Waxahachie), built 1946, S/N 3784 - [N1064K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1064K): [Stein Andrew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEIN%20ANDREW), [Modesto, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Modesto), built 1946, S/N 3791 - [N1072K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1072K): [Alley Shane C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLEY%20SHANE%20C), [Jackson, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Jackson), S/N 3799 - [N1080K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1080K): [Lindsey Harold D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LINDSEY%20HAROLD%20D), [Wichita Falls, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Wichita%20Falls), built 1946, S/N 3807 - [N1082K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1082K): [Boese Erich DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOESE%20ERICH%20DBA), [Oakdale, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Oakdale), built 1946, S/N 3809 - [N1087K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1087K): [Miller Robert L III DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20ROBERT%20L%20III%20DBA), [Kittrell, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Kittrell), built 1946, S/N 3814 - [N1088K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1088K): [Taylor Spencer H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20SPENCER%20H), [Lake City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lake%20City), built 1946, S/N 3815 - [N1091K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1091K): [Thompson Isaac R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMPSON%20ISAAC%20R), [Stoutsville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Stoutsville), built 1946, S/N 3818 - [N1097K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1097K): [Werner Glenn M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WERNER%20GLENN%20M), [Hartwell, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Hartwell), built 1946, S/N 3824 - [N1100K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1100K): [Wilkie David J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILKIE%20DAVID%20J), [Nashua, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Nashua), built 1946, S/N 3827 - [N1101B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1101B): [Mchugh Ronna R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCHUGH%20RONNA%20R), [Salem, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Salem), built 1947, S/N 5728 - [N1104B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1104B): [Timmons Colton R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIMMONS%20COLTON%20R), [Yuma, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Yuma), built 1947, S/N 5731 - [N1104K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1104K): [Johnson Christopher](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20CHRISTOPHER), [Danville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Danville), built 1946, S/N 3831 - [N1107B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1107B): [Bacon Joseph M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BACON%20JOSEPH%20M), [Fenton, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Fenton), built 1947, S/N 5734 - [N1107K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1107K): [Buttonwillow Land & Cattle Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUTTONWILLOW%20LAND%20%26%20CATTLE%20CO), [Buttonwillow, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Buttonwillow), built 1946, S/N 3834 - [N1109K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1109K): [Card William N III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARD%20WILLIAM%20N%20III), [Schwenksville, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Schwenksville), built 1946, S/N 3836 - [N1116B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1116B): [Rogers Douglas M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROGERS%20DOUGLAS%20M), [Milwaukee, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Milwaukee), built 1947, S/N 5743 - [N1116K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1116K): [Sexton Robert D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEXTON%20ROBERT%20D), [Sugar Grove, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Sugar%20Grove), S/N 3843 - [N1117B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1117B): [Anderson Marlin R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20MARLIN%20R), [Malta, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Malta), built 1947, S/N 5744 - [N1125B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1125B): [Hansen Michael L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANSEN%20MICHAEL%20L), [Williamson, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Williamson), built 1947, S/N 5752 - [N1126K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1126K): [Brushwitz Ronald C Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRUSHWITZ%20RONALD%20C%20JR), [Salem, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Salem), built 1946, S/N 3853 - [N1128K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1128K): [Mitchell Peter J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MITCHELL%20PETER%20J), [Concord, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Concord), built 1946, S/N 3855 - [N1131B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1131B): [Burnett Ronald L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURNETT%20RONALD%20L), [Dardenne Prairie, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Dardenne%20Prairie), built 1947, S/N 5758 - [N1136B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1136B): [Lambasio Francis T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAMBASIO%20FRANCIS%20T), [Canton, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Canton), built 1947, S/N 5763 - [N1139B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1139B): [Johnston Lance M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSTON%20LANCE%20M), [Bellingham, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bellingham), built 1947, S/N 5766 - [N1139K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1139K): [Clairday Joey](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLAIRDAY%20JOEY), [Melbourne, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Melbourne), built 1946, S/N 3866 - [N1142B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1142B): [Wood Ross H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOOD%20ROSS%20H), [Stuttgart, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Stuttgart), built 1947, S/N 5769 - [N1143B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1143B): [Baker Joseph P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAKER%20JOSEPH%20P), [Matthews, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Matthews), built 1947, S/N 5770 - [N1147K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1147K): [Young Frank M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNG%20FRANK%20M), [Lompoc, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lompoc), built 1946, S/N 3874 - [N1150K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1150K): [Linscheid Glen A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LINSCHEID%20GLEN%20A), [Tillamook, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Tillamook), built 1946, S/N 3877 - [N1153B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1153B): [Hultzapple Ted D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HULTZAPPLE%20TED%20D), [Farmington, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Farmington), S/N 5780 - [N1155B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1155B): [Coleman William C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLEMAN%20WILLIAM%20C), [Somerset, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Somerset), S/N 5782 - [N1160K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1160K): [Denney Mark J Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DENNEY%20MARK%20J%20TRUSTEE), [Battlefield, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Battlefield), built 1946, S/N 3887 - [N1164K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1164K): [Goode Stephen C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOODE%20STEPHEN%20C), [Canton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Canton), built 1946, S/N 3891 - [N1165B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1165B): [Spivey Kenneth R Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPIVEY%20KENNETH%20R%20JR), [Vestavia, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Vestavia), S/N 5792 - [N1167B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1167B): [Murley Stephen L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURLEY%20STEPHEN%20L), [Boerne, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Boerne), built 1947, S/N 5794 - [N1167K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1167K): [Cowger Steven J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COWGER%20STEVEN%20J), [Harrisonburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Harrisonburg), built 1946, S/N 3894 - [N1170K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1170K): [Daw Brian W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAW%20BRIAN%20W), [Monmouth, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Monmouth), built 1946, S/N 3897 - [N1171K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1171K): [Wiebe James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WIEBE%20JAMES%20R), [Valley Center, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Valley%20Center), built 1946, S/N 3898 - [N1174K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1174K): [Woodburn Thomas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOODBURN%20THOMAS%20J), [Glen Allen, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Glen%20Allen), built 1946, S/N 3901 All 897: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8a/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (851, newest 50) 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 WPR26FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA257), Jul 14, 2026: Luscombe 8A (N1164K), Canton, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR26LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA251), Jul 7, 2026: Luscombe 8A (N45886), Novato, CA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR26LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA044), Nov 12, 2025: Luscombe 8A (N1264K), Fresno, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper application of left brake pedal during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop. - [NTSB CEN25LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA239), Jul 5, 2025: Luscombe 8A (N71790), Newaygo, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during the flight which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB WPR25LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA141), Apr 18, 2025: Luscombe 8 (N1286B), Placerville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA25LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA115), Feb 11, 2025: Luscombe 8A (N77989), Hampton, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and subsequent aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN25LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA080), Jan 16, 2025: Luscombe 8 (N71586), Omaha, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA24LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA396), Sep 21, 2024: Luscombe 8A (N2952K), Elyria, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a direct crosswind. - [NTSB WPR24FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA195), Jun 12, 2024: Luscombe 8A (N37081), South Lake Tahoe, CA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to continue low-altitude flight toward rising mountainous terrain in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. - [NTSB CEN23LA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA426), Sep 28, 2023: Luscombe 8A (N71804), Boerne, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB WPR23LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA328), Aug 27, 2023: Luscombe 8A (N28841), Hillsboro, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB CEN23LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA117), Feb 20, 2023: Luscombe 8A (N25342), Guthrie, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB CEN22LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA423), Sep 10, 2022: Luscombe 8 (N25144), Kingsbury, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to a failure of the ignition switch from carbon tracking, which resulted in a forced landing and a subsequent impact with trees. - [NTSB ERA22LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA345), Jul 30, 2022: Luscombe 8A (N1358K), Ephratah, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA22LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA292), Jun 25, 2022: Luscombe 8 (N77863), New Market, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Impact with a fence during an attempted takeoff from a short, uphill turf airstrip. - [NTSB ERA22LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA289), Jun 25, 2022: Luscombe 8A (N1476K), Palmyra, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glide path to the runway. - [NTSB CEN22LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA174), Mar 20, 2022: Luscombe 8A (N1953B), Paragould, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB CEN22LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA079), Dec 13, 2021: Luscombe 8A (N1616K), Ellinwood, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB ERA22LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA012), Oct 9, 2021: Luscombe 8A (N4581M), Winchester, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s misapplication of brakes during the landing roll which resulted in a nose-over event and substantial damage to the airplane. - [NTSB CEN21LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA400), Sep 4, 2021: Luscombe 8A (N2071K), Fort Wayne, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The total loss of engine power after takeoff due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground and the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat immediately before takeoff. - [NTSB ERA21LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA231), May 24, 2021: Luscombe 8A (N1331K), Skaneateles, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over event. - [NTSB WPR21LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA149), Mar 29, 2021: Luscombe 8A (N28461), Port Townsend, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate engine hand propping procedure which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with a fueling station. - [NTSB CEN21LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA085), Dec 10, 2020: Luscombe 8 (N2238K), Manvel, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during his attempted landing and his loss of situational awareness that led to him to misidentify a pipeline field for the landing airpark. - [NTSB WPR20FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FAMS2), Feb 12, 2020: Luscombe 8 (N77875), Pacific Ocean, OR, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Undetermined because the airplane and pilot were not located. - [NTSB CEN20LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA029), Dec 4, 2019: Luscombe 8A (N45606), Baldwin City, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over. - [NTSB GAA20CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA090), Nov 19, 2019: Luscombe 8 (N71707), Brogue, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to see and avoid wires during approach to landing. - [NTSB GAA19CA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA568), Aug 30, 2019: Luscombe 8 (N25100), Prescott, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent overapplication of rudder pedal, which resulted in a runway excursion and the right wing striking the ground. - [NTSB GAA19CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA288), May 26, 2019: Luscombe 8 (N45729), Carbondale, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent left heel brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover. - [NTSB GAA19CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA240), May 3, 2019: Luscombe 8 (N22052), Orofino, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience using heel brakes. - [NTSB GAA19CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA127), Jan 5, 2019: Luscombe 8 (N71155), Casa Grande, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain yaw control and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA18CA524](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA524), Aug 28, 2018: Luscombe 8 (N1211B), Fulton, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB GAA18CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA338), Jun 12, 2018: Luscombe 8 (N2094B), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB GAA18CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA295), May 24, 2018: Luscombe 8 (N77922), Batavia, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s use of an improper engine hand-propping procedure, which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement. - [NTSB GAA18CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA244), Apr 28, 2018: Luscombe 8 (N71261), Eunice, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on approach to land. - [NTSB GAA18CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA205), Apr 5, 2018: Luscombe 8 (N71617), Vernon, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing - [NTSB GAA17CA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA522), Sep 6, 2017: Luscombe 8 (N1590K), Westminster, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB GAA17CA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA498), Aug 21, 2017: Luscombe 8 (N2861K), Perryville, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB GAA17CA510](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA510), Aug 19, 2017: Luscombe 8 (N71971), Angleton, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB ERA17FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA226), Jul 4, 2017: Luscombe 8 (N45851), Remsen, NY, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for him… - [NTSB WPR17LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA122), Jun 3, 2017: Luscombe 8A (N1627K), Rexberg, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information which resulted in a landing short of the runway. - [NTSB ERA17FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA156), Apr 18, 2017: Luscombe 8 (N8554Y), East Windsor, CT, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The flying pilot's excessive maneuvering of the airplane at a slow airspeed, which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was… - [NTSB CEN17FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA063), Dec 31, 2016: Luscombe 8 (N2889K), McKinney, TX, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The other pilot's use of an alternate traffic pattern entry procedure, which resulted in his inability to see and avoid the airplane, which was flying the preferred traffic pattern, and the… - [NTSB ERA16LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA291), Aug 13, 2016: Luscombe 8 (N71497), Marlboro, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA16CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA307), Jun 12, 2016: Luscombe 8 (N2850K), Valparaiso, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper descent rate during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, failure of the tailwheel suspension leaf spring, a ground loop, and substantial damage to the left wing. - [NTSB GAA16CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA269), May 28, 2016: Luscombe 8 (N72087), Midland, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground-loop, main landing gear collapse and collision with terrain. - [NTSB GAA16CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA248), May 19, 2016: Luscombe 8 (N62925), Blue Bell, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with a ditch. - [NTSB WPR16LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA017), Oct 24, 2015: Luscombe 8A (N25100), Prescott, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and his inability to recover due to a malfunction of the tailwheel. - [NTSB GAA15CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA193), Jul 19, 2015: Luscombe 8A (N45508), Oxford, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff based on the runway and density altitude conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA15LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA265), Jul 11, 2015: Luscombe 8A (N28864), Mount Dora, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Excessive particulate contamination in the fuel tank, which resulted in the interruption of the fuel flow to the engine and a partial loss of power. The source of the contamination could not be… - [NTSB ERA15LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA228), May 29, 2015: Luscombe 8A (N2009B), Churchville, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper reduction of the fuel mixture while the airplane was descending on the final leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent aerodynamic… All 851: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8a/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (543, newest 50) 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. - [Incident 20260802010939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260802010939I), Aug 2, 2026: Luscombe 8A (N71101), Fairfield, SC, Minor damage. While the pilot [privacy data omitted] was attempting to hand prop the aircraft [privacy data omitted] for start, the aircraft engine would not respond. The… - [Incident 20251112017619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251112017619I), Nov 12, 2025: Luscombe 8A (N71467), Mangum, OK, Minor damage. On November 11, 2025, at approximately 1951 zulu time, the pilot-in-command (PIC) experienced a ground loop while landing. Main gear collapsed, causing the… - [Accident 20251111017279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251111017279A), Nov 11, 2025: Luscombe 8A (N1264K), Fresno, CA, Substantial damage. During the post landing taxi, the pilot in command of the subject aircraft was attempting to turn off the runway and ground looped the aircraft. Pilot was… - [Incident 20251108015969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251108015969I), Nov 8, 2025: Luscombe 8A (N71372), Gonzales, TX, Minor damage. On 9 November 2025 at approximately 1322 CDT, aircraft N71373, a 1946 Luscombe 8A, serial number 2799 attempted to land at Gonzales Municipal Airport (T20),… - [Accident 20250211000739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250211000739A), Feb 11, 2025: Luscombe 8A (N77989), Hampton, NH, Substantial damage. A light sport airplane departed 7B3 (north Hampton, NH) on runway 02 at approximately 0950 on 02/11/2025. The airplane did a short scenic flight and entered… - [Accident 20250116000619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250116000619A), Jan 16, 2025: Luscombe 8A (N71586), Omaha, NE, Substantial damage. -Accident pilot departed airport for currency pattern work. After first touch and go departure climb out, the aircraft engine began to sputter and quit… - [Accident 20240921015359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240921015359A), Sep 21, 2024: Luscombe 8A (N2952K), Elyria, OH, Substantial damage. On 09/21/2024 aircraft was landing at lpr (lorain county airport) on runway 07 and encountered heavy crosswind. Before the pilot could get the speed of the… - [Accident 20240612010849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240612010849A), Jun 12, 2024: Luscombe 8A (N37081), Markleeville, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Received notification from law enforcement that a downed aircraft was located in the woods approximately six (6) miles southeast of lake tahoe airport (tvl).… - [Incident 20231018018679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231018018679I), Oct 18, 2023: Luscombe 8A (N37081), South Lake Taho, CA, No damage. Pilot departed hollister, CA (light sport aircraft) with a final destination of South Lake Tahoe Airport (ktvl). Pilot was unable to hear weather reporting on… - [Accident 20230928019659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230928019659A), Sep 28, 2023: Luscombe 8A (N71804), Boerne, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft landed left of center on runway. Upon landing, aircraft veered left off the runway, crossed the parrallel taxiway and struck a hangar with the right… - [Accident 20230826012499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230826012499A), Aug 26, 2023: Luscombe 8A (N28841), Hillsboro, OR, Substantial damage. At 1710 PST on 08/26/2023 landing on runway 02 at Twin Oaks airport (7S3), Hillsboro, OR making a full stop landing, the aircraft a Luscombe A8 [privacy data… - [Accident 20230220001209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230220001209A), Feb 20, 2023: Luscombe 8A (N25342), Guthrie, OK, Substantial damage. On February 20, 2023 at approximately 1100 hours CST, a 1940 Luscombe 8A tail dragger [privacy data omitted] was on a student pilot solo flight and landed on… - [Accident 20220910015379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220910015379A), Sep 10, 2022: Luscombe 8A (N25144), Kingsbury, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed old kingsland Aerodrome on rnwy 14. During climbout aircraft lost power. - [Accident 20220730013729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220730013729A), Jul 30, 2022: Luscombe 8A (N1358K), Fort Plain, NY, Substantial damage. On Saturday 07/30/2022 pilot of [privacy data omitted] reported that the aircraft loss power on takeoff climb. The pilot reports switching fuel tanks which did… - [Accident 20220625020399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220625020399A), Jun 25, 2022: Luscombe 8A (N77863), New Market, VA, Substantial damage. The 1946 Luscombe 8A aircraft took off, heading south into the wind, from a grass strip runway which had a slight uphill grade, located at 9VA4. 75-100 yards… - [Accident 20220625011279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220625011279A), Jun 25, 2022: Luscombe 8A (N1476K), Palmyra, PA, Substantial damage. While attempting an approach to rwy 31, the pilot became fixated on his aimpoint. This allowed him to get low for the approach. The aircraft wheels impacted… - [Incident 20220530009149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220530009149I), May 30, 2022: Luscombe 8A (N77971), Naples, FL, Minor damage. On may 30, 2022, at approximately 10:30 am, the aircraft involved began a taxi from its open hangar tie down. Prior to entering the taxiway and while making a… - [Accident 20220320004019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220320004019A), Mar 20, 2022: Luscombe 8A (N1953B), Paragould, AR, Substantial damage. On 20 mar 2022 approximately 1018/CST, a 1948 Luscombe (N1953B s/n 6380)was attempting to land, when the airman experiences a gust of cross wind. The aircraft… - [Accident 20211213021069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211213021069A), Dec 13, 2021: Luscombe 8A (N1616K), Ellinwood, KS, Substantial damage. At 2:45 pm local time 12/13/2021 N1616K Luscombe model 8A s/n 4343 flipped over the nose on rollout when brakes were applied after landing at 1K6 in Ellinwood,… - [Accident 20211009017799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211009017799A), Oct 9, 2021: Luscombe 8A (N4581M), Winchester, VA, Substantial damage. Landing pilot, flying in the right seat, is a properly certificated rated tail wheel pilot. PIC in left seat is properly certificated rated tail wheel pilot… - [Accident 20210904014049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210904014049A), Sep 4, 2021: Luscombe 8A (N2071K), Fort Wayne, IN, Substantial damage. On September 4, 2021, at approximately 1430 eastern daylight time, a Luscombe 8A aircraft, N2071K, overran runway 5 at Smith Field (smd), Fort Wayne, Indiana.… - [Accident 20210829022389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210829022389A), Aug 29, 2021: Luscombe 8A (N675GD), Monticello, GA, Substantial damage. On approach to GA06 N675GD experienced a stall due to lack of airspeed and impacted the ground approximately 50 yards short and 100 yards to the right of the… - [Accident 20210524003509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210524003509A), May 24, 2021: Luscombe 8A (N1331K), Skaneateles, NY, Substantial damage. N1331K, Skaneateles, NY (6B9) 05-24-2021 1800Z Zulu date/time: 05/24/2021 1800Z Local date/time: 05/24/2021 1400 EDT Event type: general aviation accident… - [Accident 20210329009319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210329009319A), Mar 29, 2021: Luscombe 8A (N28461), Port Townsend, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot reported that, prior to intended flight after refueling, he attempted to start the airplane by hand propping the engine. When the airplane started, the… - [Incident 20200830018449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200830018449I), Aug 30, 2020: Luscombe 8A (N28442), Springfield, OH, Minor damage. Reviewed by flm njs on 11/02/2020. On August 30, 2020, at approximately 2:20 p.m. eastern daylight time (1820 zulu), luscomb A8, N28442 made a hard landing on… - [Incident 20200404005099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200404005099I), Apr 4, 2020: Luscombe 8A (N13CQ), Ormond Beach, FL, Minor damage. Ormond Beach, FL (omn): N13CQ, L8A, veered off the side of runway 27 after landing due to unknown reasons. The aircraft taxied to the ramp without incident.… - [Incident 20200122022179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200122022179I), Jan 22, 2020: Luscombe 8A (N1591K), Bakersfield, CA, Minor damage. On January 22, 2020 at approximately 1650 local time, aircraft N1591K , a Luscombe 8A, was taxiing on taxiway alpha when the right main tire came off the… - [Accident 20191204021709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191204021709A), Dec 4, 2019: Luscombe 8A (N45606), Baldwin City, KS, Substantial damage. The pilot and flight instructor were completing a biennial flight review in his personal aircraft. During their last takeoff for the review, the aircraft… - [Accident 20191119018979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191119018979A), Nov 19, 2019: Luscombe 8A (N71707), Brogue, PA, Substantial damage. As the aircraft was approaching the airport from the southeast, the aircraft's landing gear hit electrical wires causing the aircraft to crash approx. 1200… - [Accident 20190830018019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190830018019A), Aug 30, 2019: Luscombe 8A (N25100), Prescott, AZ, Substantial damage. Accident investigation N25100 During the touch and go on runway 21L the pilot ground looped the aircraft. The aircraft had a valid registration (expiration… - [Accident 20190526005189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190526005189A), May 26, 2019: Luscombe 8A (N45729), Carbondale, IL, Substantial damage. On 26MAY19 at Southern Illinois Airport (mdh) at 1335 local, N45729, s/n 2256, a 1946 Luscombe model 8A was taxing on runway 36R after touchdown, when a wind… - [Incident 20190518004799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190518004799I), May 18, 2019: Luscombe 8A (N1142K), Huntington, TN, Minor damage. On may 18, 2019 a 1946 Luscombe 8A went off the runway into a ditch after landing. Aircraft sustained minor damage to the wheel fairings, no other damage or… - [Accident 20190503003839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190503003839A), May 3, 2019: Luscombe 8A (N22052), Orofino, ID, Substantial damage. While intending to perform a high speed taxi after annual inspection, pilot inadvertently took off. Made the decision to go around and land. After touchdown,… - [Accident 20190105003689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190105003689A), Jan 5, 2019: Luscombe 8A (N71155), Casa Grande, AZ, Substantial damage. Crashed aircraft during go around attempt after bounced landing on runway 5. - [Accident 20180828012439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180828012439A), Aug 28, 2018: Luscombe 8A (N1211B), Fulton, MO, Substantial damage. After landing on runway 18, the aircraft veered left departing the runway. The pilot stated that the landing touchdown was normal, but then a gust of wind… - [Incident 20180707009249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180707009249I), Jul 7, 2018: Luscombe 8A (N71937), Seattle, WA, Minor damage. Based on the pilot?s statement, he had just landed on runway 14L at Boeing field; just after touchdown the control tower issued turnoff and taxi instructions.… - [Accident 20180612015479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180612015479A), Jun 12, 2018: Luscombe 8A (N2094B), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. The pilot stated that when attempting a touch-and-go on runway 25R he bounced the aircraft and as he touched down the second time he added power, which caused… - [Incident 20180609007459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180609007459I), Jun 9, 2018: Luscombe 8A (N2354K), Winder, GA, Minor damage. Pilot stated that after completing a three point landing on runway 31, the aircraft veered to the left. The pilot then stated that he applied some power the… - [Accident 20180524005879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180524005879A), May 24, 2018: Luscombe 8A (N77922), Batavia, OH, Destroyed. On may 24, 2018, N77922 was destroyed on the ramp at Clermont County Airport (I69) after engine start. The pilot chalked the left main wheel then attempted to… - [Accident 20180427010639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180427010639A), Apr 27, 2018: Luscombe 8A (N71261), Eunice, LA, Substantial damage. Pilot set up for final approach at Eunice for runway 35. Pilot was low on final and looked down at the instrument panel. Pilot states that the aircraft hit… - [Accident 20180405007809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180405007809A), Apr 5, 2018: Luscombe 8A (N71617), Vernon, TX, Substantial damage. On April 5, 2018, at approximately 1445 CDT, N71617, a Luscombe L8A, ground looped after landing at Vernon airport (F05) in Vernon, Texas. Aircraft was being… - [Accident 20170906015909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170906015909A), Sep 6, 2017: Luscombe 8A (N1590K), Westminster, TX, Substantial damage. On September 06, 2017, at approximately 1230 local time, a Luscombe 8A, registration number N1590K, was involved in an accident. The PIC lost control of the… - [Accident 20170821013539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170821013539A), Aug 21, 2017: Luscombe 8A (N2861K), Perryville, MO, Substantial damage. The pilot lost control of the aircraft on the takeoff roll. The aircraft throttle was not reduced immediately when the aircraft began to swerve to the left.… - [Accident 20170704006459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170704006459A), Jul 4, 2017: Luscombe 8A (N45851), Remsen, NY, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On 7/4/2017 at approximately 14:00 EDT, mr jonathan e. coxwell cert#1771301 departed Remsen, NY airfield (NY57) in a recently puchased Luscombe 8A aircraft… - [Accident 20170603007659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170603007659A), Jun 3, 2017: Luscombe 8E (N1627K), Rexburg, ID, Substantial damage. After about a one hour flight and turning base to final approach for landing, the pilot thought he was a little low and tried to add power. There was no engine… - [Accident 20170418018549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170418018549A), Apr 18, 2017: Luscombe 8A (N8554Y), East Windsor, CT, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On April 18, 2017, about 1838 eastern daylight time, a Luscombe 8A, N8554Y, departed RUNWAY10 at Skylark Airport (7B6). Upon ascent the airplane collided with… - [Accident 20161231021182A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161231021182A), Dec 31, 2016: Luscombe 8A (N2889K), Mckinney, TX, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On December 31, 2016, about 1725 central standard time, a single-engine Piper PA-28R-200 Airplane, N4407T, and a single engine Luscombe 8A airplane, N2889K,… - [Incident 20160818013269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160818013269I), Aug 18, 2016: Luscombe 8A (N13CQ), Ormand Beach, FL, No damage. As the aircraft approached the Ormand Beach aiport the pilot said everything was fine and then all of a sudden he saw the propeller fly off. Once that happened… - [Accident 20160813024579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160813024579A), Aug 13, 2016: Luscombe 8A (N71497), Marlboro Twp, NJ, Destroyed. On August 13, 2016, about 1203 eastern daylight time, a Luscombe 8A, N71497, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in an open field near Marlboro,… - [Accident 20160611009329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160611009329A), Jun 11, 2016: Luscombe 8A (N2850K), Valparaiso, IN, Minor damage. The pilot landed the aircraft hard on runway 36 at porter county regional airport in Valparaiso, Indiana. The tail wheel leaf spring broke from the impact of… All 543: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8a/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (28) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR DXTA2020120404433](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2020120404433), Dec 4, 2020: FAULT MESSAGE. FALSE ACTIVATION. FIRE SYS FAULT CYAN CAS MESSAGE. LT ENGINE FIRE LOOP B B3-008146 AFTER STARTING BOTH ENGINES (PRE-FLIGHT). SIGNOFF. RESEARCHED FIRE SYSTEM AND RESEARCHED LT ENG - [SDR 2007FA0001051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001051), Nov 30, 2007: SPRING. BROKEN. ON TAKEOFF ROLL AND BEFORE ROTATION, THE TAILSKID SPRING ASSEMBLY BROKE AND THE TAIL WHEEL, CONNECTED TO THE FUSELAGE BY THE CONNECTOR SPRINGS, CAME TO REST ON - [SDR AALA20050694](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20050694), Oct 10, 2005: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. DFW - DURING OVERNIGHT MAINTENANCE FOUND L3 DOOR EMERGENCY ESCAPE EXTERIOR LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED L3 DOOR EXTERIOR EMERGENCY SPOT LIGHT. SYSTEM GROUND CHEC - [SDR 2002FA0001174](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001174), Sep 29, 2002: SPAR. CORRODED. INTERGRANULAR CORROSION, FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING WING COMPONENTS DURING A REPAIR/REBUILD PROCESS. LT AND RT MAIN SPAR BEAMS, REAR, LEFT MAIN SPAR BEAM, FRONT. - [SDR 2002FA0000794](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000794), Jun 1, 2002: TANK. LEAKING. WING TANKS INSTALLED IN THIS AIRCRAFT DURING 200-2001 WING RECOVER. TANKS REMOVED FOR REPAIR AFTER COMPLAINT ABOUT LEAKAGE. RIGHT TANK HAD LEAKED AT WELD SEAM A - [SDR 2002FA0000352](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000352), Mar 1, 2002: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. BULKHEAD WAS FOUND CRACKED DURING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE VERTICAL ATTACH FITTING PER AD. PROBABLE CAUSE WAS AN EARLIER GROUND LOOP THIS AIRCRAFT SUFFERED IN 195 - [SDR 2002FA0000351](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000351), Mar 1, 2002: SPAR. CORRODED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THE CARRY THROUGH SPARS, INTER GRANULAR CORROSION WAS FOUND IN THE BOTTOM WEB OF THE AFT SPAR, NONE FOUND IN THE FORWARD SPAR. PROBA - [SDR 20000713SH010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000713SH010), Feb 22, 2000: CASTING. LEAKING. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, OIL WAS FOUND LEAKING NEAR BOTTOM OF ROCKER COVERS. THE LEAK WAS TRACKED TO THE CASTING LINE BETWEEN THE VALVE GUIDES IN THE FIN AREA. - [SDR 99ZZZX1196](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1196), Mar 1, 1999: PISTON PIN. MISMANUFACTURED. A65-8 ENGINE INSTALLED IN A LUSCOMBE MODEL 8A. WHILE IN-FLIGHT, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO MISFIRE AND RUN ROUGH. THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING WITH ONLY - [SDR 98ZZZX2600](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2600), May 27, 1998: VALVE. FAILED. AIRCRAFT IN-FLIGHT, LOST POWER, MADE FORCED LANDING ON ROAD. DAMAGE TO WINGS AND FUSELAGE, NO INJURIES, TEAR DOWN OF ENGINE REVEALED BROKEN NR 2 CYLINDER INTAKE - [SDR 98ZZZX1659](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1659), Apr 10, 1998: GEAR LEG. FAILED. CORROSION INTERNALLY. FRACTURE ABOVE WELD BELOW BRAKE PULLEY. TOTAL GEAR FAILURE ON RIGHT GEAR ON LANDING. SEE LUSCOMBE NEW LETTER NR 113. - [SDR 98ZZZX1293](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1293), Mar 18, 1998: SPAR. CORRODED. DURING C/W AD 96-24-17R (AMEND NR 39-10229 EFF 1-27-97), INTERGRANULAR CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE LOWER WEB OF THE RT REAR SPAR AFT FACE APPROXIMATELY 17 INCHES - [SDR 98ZZZX1051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1051), Feb 1, 1998: WING ASSY. DAMAGED. AIRCRAFT OPENED FOR ANNUAL AND FOUND SEVERAL RAT NESTS AND URINE DAMAGE IN BOTH WINGS (NORMALLY SEALED). LARGE RAT NEST AND URINE DAMAGE IN RT WING TRAILING EDG - [SDR 98ZZZX346](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX346), Jan 2, 1998: SPAR. CORRODED. DURING ACCOMPLISHMENT OF AD 96-24-17 (AMEND NR 39-9841 EFF 1-27-97) INTERGRANULAR CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE REAR SPAR APPROXIMATELY 12 INCHES OUTBOARD OF WING - [SDR 98ZZZX1457](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1457), Dec 14, 1997: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. PILOT REPORTED ENGINE QUIT IN-FLIGHT, PILOT EXECUTED AN EMERGENCY OFF-AIRPORT LANDING. MINOR DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT. ENGINE INSPECTED, BUT NOT DISASSEMBLED, ENGINE - [SDR 98ZZZX36](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX36), Nov 24, 1997: CONTROL. FAILED. LOSS OF ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL CONTRIBUTED TO A FORCED LANDING AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED A CRACK IN THE RIGID THROTTL - [SDR 97ZZZX4328](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4328), Sep 1, 1997: STABILIZER. CORRODED. AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED AND DAMAGED HORIZONTAL TIP. 1991 STORED INSIDE. REMOVED TIP AND SKINS FOR REPAIR NOTING EXCESSIVE INTERNAL CORROSION (AIRCRAFT PARKED OVE - [SDR 97ZZZX3737](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3737), Aug 9, 1997: SPAR. CORROSION. COMPLIED WITH AD 96-24-17 IAW LUSCOMBE RECOMMENDATION NR 2. INSTALLED O.L.A.H.F. KIT NR 2. NO DAMAGING CORROSION WAS FOUND. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED SPRAYING WING - [SDR 97ZZZX4202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4202), Aug 1, 1997: SPAR CAPSTRIP. SEPARATED. AS REQUIRED, CONDUCTED THE WING INSPECTION ON LUSCOMBE METAL WING IAW APPENDIX TO FAA AD96-24-17. FOUND NO INTERGRANULAR CORROSION. DID FIND SOME LOOSE INSULATI - [SDR 97ZZZX3331](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3331), Jun 28, 1997: SPAR. CORRODED. 2.5 INCH BY 2.5 INCH AREA OF INTERGRANULAR CORROSION ON WING SPAR FOUND WHILE INSTALLING DLAHF S.R. NR 2 PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF AD 96-24-17. AD 96-24-17 ADEQUATEL - [SDR 97ZZZX2909](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2909), May 15, 1997: BLADE. SEPARATED. TIP AND CENTER SECTION (LAMINATE) SEPARATED IN-FLIGHT UNBALANCING ENGINE. MADE UNSCHEDULED STOP AT NEARBY AIRPORT AFTER SHUT DOWN. - [SDR 97ZZZX1640](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1640), Mar 8, 1997: SPAR. CORRODED. INTERGRANULAR CORROSION FOUND ON LEFT WING REAR SPAR WHILE INSPECTING AS REQUIRED BY AD 96-24-17. REPLACED WITH NEW SPAR. - [SDR 97ZZZX1158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1158), Mar 3, 1997: TANK. WELD WORN. TANK WORN FROM INTERIOR UPHOLSTERY PANEL VIBRATING AGAINST WELD. COULD BE CATASTROPHIC, DUMPING 14 GALS FUEL INTO CABIN AND AFT FUSELAGE. SUBMITTER STATED HAVE - [SDR 96ZZZX5477](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5477), Oct 17, 1996: FORK END. SHEARED. LT GEAR JACK STRUT LOOSE WHEN USING ENTRY STEP. FOUND FORK END SHEARED OFF (IN THREADED AREA) WHERE JACK STRUT ATTACHES TO MAIN GEAR LEG. - [SDR 96ZZZX2972](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2972), May 17, 1996: BRACKET. CRACKED. FOUND CRACK IN FLANGE OF PART WHERE LOWER RUDDER HINGE ATTACH BOLT PASSES THROUGH PART. SUBMITTER STATED CAUSED BY FLEXING OF PART IN NORMAL USE. LATER STYLE II - [SDR 96ZZZX2970](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2970), May 1, 1996: GEAR LEG. CRACKED. LOWER GEAR LEG CRACKED AT BOLT HOLE AT ATTACHMENT TO UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY. CRACK CAUSED GEAR LEG TO FAIL ON LANDING. CRACK WAS NOT DETECTED BECAUSE OF SKI ATTACHM - [SDR 96ZZZX881](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX881), Jan 31, 1996: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE FOUND ON BULKHEAD AT FS 2.5 WHERE JACK STRUT ATTACHES. JACK STRUT FITTINGS WERE ALSO FOUND CORRODED AND WORN. SUSPECT ROUG - [SDR 95ZZZX2625](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2625), May 12, 1995: SPAR. CORRODED. FOUND 3 DIME-SIZED INTERGRANULAR CORROSION SPOTS 24 INCHES INBOARD FROM ATTACH FITTING. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (87, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC - [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd - [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics - [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC - [STC SA00940LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00940LA): Installation of overhead inertia reel shoulder harnesses for pilot and passenger. Luscombe Aircraft Corporation - [STC SA01049WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01049WI): Replacement of existing engine with a Continental 0-200-A or O-200-C and suitable propeller in accordance with The Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation DLAHF Document 0-200 dated December 15, 2001 or later FAA approved revision. Luscombe Aircraft Corporation - [STC SA01093WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01093WI): Modification of flap operation mechanism. Install according to Renaissance Aircraft LLC Top Drawing R282315, Revision A, or later FAA approved revisions. Luscombe Aircraft Corporation - [STC SA01094WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01094WI): Installation of a hydraulic brake system. Luscombe Aircraft Corporation - [STC SA2500SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2500SO): Fabrication and installation of front stabilizer attach fitting. Luscombe Aircraft Corporation - [STC SA3215NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3215NM): Fabrication and installation of pilot's and co-pilot's seat. Luscombe Aircraft Corporation - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA00344BO PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%202): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA02366NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02366NY): Increase in Takeoff and Landing Maximum Gross Weight to 1,310 lbs. Wilson R. Lowry - [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley - [STC SA02466AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02466AK): Installation of Grove hydraulic brake system. Endowment Enterprises, LLC - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA02604CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02604CH): Installation of a battery powered engine starting system. SafeStart Starter System - [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc - [STC SA02930NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02930NY): Installation of Insight Instrument Corporation Graphic Engine Monitor (GEM 610C) models G3, G2, and G1 and 1200C model G4 as primary Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT), Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT), and Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) Instruments. Insight Instrument Corporation - [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02402SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02428AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428AK): Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly. Northern Airframes LLC - [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly. Steve's Aircraft - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc - [STC SA5156NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5156NM): Fabrication and installation of Pulsar-MOSFET Landing Light Flasher System. AvTek - [STC SA01251SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01251SE): The manufacture of a Sunvisor System. Rosen Sunvisor Systems LLC - [STC SA02194SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02194SE): Installation of vortex generators on the wings and tail surfaces in accordance with Micro AeroDynamics Drawing Package MA2233, Revision IR, dated September 27, 2010, Installation Manual MA2234, Revision IR, dated September 6, 2011, and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, MA0666, Rev A, or later FAA approved revisions. NOTE: If more than five vortex generators are damaged or missing, the aircraft is not airworthy. Micro AeroDynamics Inc - [STC SA1315WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1315WE): Installation of Mixture Monitor (exhaust gas temperature probe, gage and selector) in accordance with Delta Products Part Lists A-192 and A-193, or in accordance with Tri-Star Corporation Mixture Monitor Installation Instructions dated December 9, 1981, or later FAA approved revision and/or Drawing List MM-127 dated November 15, 1981, or later FAA approved revision in aircraft models listed in Master Eligibility List P-80-A-6 revised March 29, 1968, copy attached, or later FAA approved revision. Universal Corporation - [STC SA01256SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01256SE): Installation of BAS, Inc. shoulder harness with inertia reel. BAS Inc - [STC SA3816NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3816NM): Installation of a BAS, Inc., tail pull handle in the aft fuselage. BAS Inc - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc - [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA01988SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01988SE): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) MVP-50P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC All 87: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8a/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Luscombe/Wilder 8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-wilder-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8190105 - [Luscombe/Ranger Avia 8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-ranger-avia-8a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8190107 - [Luscombe/Duis 8A](https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-duis-8a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8190103 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.