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Luscombe 8C

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 8190108

Manufacturer (registry)
LUSCOMBE
Model
8C
Registry code
8190108
Registered
37 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
86 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-694
Holder
Luscombe Aircraft Corporation

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Aircraft by year built · 92

1939Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 14

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1961In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Airframe · Luscombe 8C

SAIB ACE-97-03Issued May 15, 1997
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Registered aircraft · 37

N1197BDeyoe Thomas B · Beaver, ORBuilt 1947 · S/N 5824N1577KDawson Dan P · Chico, CAS/N 4304N1810BRegistration Pending · Bourbonnais, ILRegistration pendingBuilt 1948 · S/N 6237
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NTSB investigations · 32

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN09LA466Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8C · Mount Carmel, ILThe reason for this accident was not determined.Jul 25, 2009 · N37080 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA268Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Terrell, TXThe failure of the landing gear due to undetected corrosion.Apr 22, 2009 · N2330K · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8C · Olympia, WADirectional control not maintained during the landing roll. Factors include main gear overload and standing water on the runway.Nov 26, 2001 · N1577K · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 13

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20210530007209ILuscombe 8C · Phoenix, AZAfter exiting the runway from doing touch and goes, the aircraft entered a non-movement area to park the aircraft. While executing a 180 turn, the left brake failed and the aircraft struck another parked, not operating or occupied aircraft.May 30, 2021 · N28751 · Minor damageAccident 20090725017409ALuscom 8C · Mount Carmel, IL(-23) Pilot and sole occupant of N37080, a Luscombe 8C aircraft enroute from henderson, KY to dwight, IL impacted the ground about a half mile south of Beckerman Field (5LL0) resulting in fatal injuries to the pilot. The aircraft was destroyed. Witness stated…Jul 25, 2009 · N37080 · No damage · 1 fatalAccident 20090422005859ALuscom 8C · Terrell, TX(-23) During taxi (after landing) the right wheel assembly broke off while approaching taxi turnoff.Apr 22, 2009 · N2330K · Substantial damageIncident 20020715019579ILuscom 8C · Bristol-Johnson, TN(-23) Lost power on short final to runway 23 at tri-cities airport, landed in a field 1/2 miles northeast of the airport. No injuries and damage minor. Inspection by tri cities aviation maintenance indicated no fuel in left tank, but fuel in right tank and…Jul 15, 2002 · N25270 · Minor damageAccident 20011126031799ALuscom 8C · Olympia, WA(-23) During touch and go landing rollout aircraft swerved off the runway pavement onto water logged grass sod causing the right main gear to collapse.Nov 26, 2001 · N1577K · No damageAccident 20000416006799ALuscom 8C · Galveston, TX(-23) Pilot neglected to remove the previously attached co-pilot's seatbelt from securing the flight controls. It was when the airplane became airborne it was discovered and the pilot decided to abort the flight. The pilot reduced power and the aircraft…Apr 16, 2000 · N25270 · Substantial damageAccident 19860905044579ALuscom 8C · Lavonia, GAThe aircraft impacted trees. The aircraft was not certificated and the pilot had a history of seizures.Sep 5, 1986 · N39068 · Substantial damageAccident 19830830045409ALuscom 8C · Post, TXImpact angle indicates pilot lost control of unlicensed aircraft. No lights or battery. Flight not owner authorizedAug 30, 1983 · N25285 · DestroyedIncident 19780721036009ILuscom 8C · Kingsburg, CAPilot lost directional control when main tire blew. Left gear separated when airplane hit a rut.Jul 21, 1978 · N71100 · Minor damageAccident 19770327007719ALuscom 8C · Pittsfield, MALanding gear struts had fatigue cracks at point of failures.Mar 27, 1977 · N28725 · Substantial damageAccident 19760314006469ALuscom 8C · Keene, TXIdle adjusted too low.Mar 14, 1976 · N28617 · Substantial damageAccident 19740906028909ALuscom 8C · Rio Vista, TXSep 6, 1974 · N28617 · Substantial damageAccident 19731104037249ALuscom 8C · Denton, TXFront l ldg gr attachment had evidence of a progressive break and crystalization.Nov 4, 1973 · N28759 · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 1

SDR 2009FA0000395Axle · corrodedDURING TAXI (AFTER LANDING) THE RT WHEEL ASSY BROKE OFF WHILE APPROACHING TAXI TURNOFF. INVESTIGATION REVEALED SEVERE CORROSION ON INSIDE OF LANDING GEAR TUBE AT POINT WHERE AXLE AND DOWNTUBES ARE WELDED.Apr 22, 2009 · N2330K · Luscom 8C · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
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STCs that may be installed · 77

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SA01233SEFabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assemblyABI, LLCSTC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.TCW Technologies, LLCSTC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light ControllerTCW Technologies, LLC
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