# Luscombe 8E - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8190112 - Manufacturer (registry): LUSCOMBE - Model: 8E - 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: 326 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8e Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## 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). 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 62-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-24-03): Cabin Heat System · Lycoming O-235-C1, O-235-C2C, O-290-D, O-290-D2, O-320 engine (Luscombe STC SA4-173 or 5 others). Effective Nov 21, 1962 - [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 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB ACE-97-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-97-03): . Issued May 15, 1997 ## Registered aircraft (326, first 50) - [N1003K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1003K): [Scott Michelle](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOTT%20MICHELLE), [Vallejo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Vallejo), built 1946, S/N 3730 - [N1050K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1050K): [Lynden Aeronautical Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LYNDEN%20AERONAUTICAL%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Lynden, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Lynden), built 1946, S/N 3777 - [N1078K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1078K): [Clairday Preston H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLAIRDAY%20PRESTON%20H), [Melbourne, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Melbourne), S/N 3805 - [N1109B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1109B): [Weymouth James H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEYMOUTH%20JAMES%20H), [Jackson, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Jackson), built 1947, S/N 5736 - [N110Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N110Q): [Silvaire Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SILVAIRE%20AIR%20LLC), [Gun Barrel City, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Gun%20Barrel%20City), built 1948, S/N 5983 - [N1114B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1114B): [Giddens Ronald E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIDDENS%20RONALD%20E), [Boynton Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boynton%20Beach), S/N 5741 - [N1118B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1118B): [Fraser Christopher D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRASER%20CHRISTOPHER%20D), [Gig Harbor, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Gig%20Harbor), built 1947, S/N 5745 - [N1145K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1145K): [Sheehan Sean M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHEEHAN%20SEAN%20M), [Hampstead, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Hampstead), built 1946, S/N 3872 - [N1160B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1160B): [Mees Martin B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEES%20MARTIN%20B), [Eagle River, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Eagle%20River), built 1947, S/N 5787 - [N1162K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1162K): [Kruckeberg Leroy A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRUCKEBERG%20LEROY%20A), [Sanford, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Sanford), built 1946, S/N 3889 - [N1183K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1183K): [Robinson Stephanie L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBINSON%20STEPHANIE%20L), [Ventura, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ventura), built 1946, S/N 3910 - [N1199B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1199B): [Bowen Allan R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWEN%20ALLAN%20R), [Brockport, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Brockport), S/N 5826 - [N1201K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1201K): [Villaurrutia Carlos](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VILLAURRUTIA%20CARLOS), [Mcallen, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mcallen), built 1946, S/N 3928 - [N1216B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1216B): [Brown Carl E Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20CARL%20E%20JR), [Milan, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Milan), S/N 5843 - [N1235K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1235K): [Wheeler Brian K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHEELER%20BRIAN%20K), [Landenberg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Landenberg), built 1946, S/N 3962 - [N1268K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1268K): [Danielson Bradley K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DANIELSON%20BRADLEY%20K), [Sunburg, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Sunburg), built 1946, S/N 3995 - [N1273K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1273K): [Whitlock Paul H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITLOCK%20PAUL%20H), [Kent, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kent), S/N 4000 - [N1298B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1298B): [Jury Steven T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JURY%20STEVEN%20T), [Fresno, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fresno), built 1947, S/N 5925 - [N1302B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1302B): [Sns Flyers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SNS%20FLYERS%20LLC), [Salinas, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Salinas), built 1948, S/N 5929 - [N130RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130RH): [Hendry Rickey William](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENDRY%20RICKEY%20WILLIAM), [Apple Springs, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Apple%20Springs), S/N 5935 - [N1314B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1314B): [Hildebrant Steven C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILDEBRANT%20STEVEN%20C), [Newborn, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Newborn), built 1948, S/N 5941 - [N1337B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1337B): [Lerille Mark J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LERILLE%20MARK%20J), [Lafayette, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Lafayette), S/N 5964 - [N1346B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1346B): [Fugate David W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FUGATE%20DAVID%20W), [Hamilton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hamilton), built 1948, S/N 5973 - [N1347B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1347B): [Corley Charles P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORLEY%20CHARLES%20P), [Wesley Chapel, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Wesley%20Chapel), built 1948, S/N 5974 - [N1350B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1350B): [Heiderscheidt Sam T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEIDERSCHEIDT%20SAM%20T), [Hector, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Hector), built 1948, S/N 5977 - [N1353B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1353B): [Shaw James J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHAW%20JAMES%20J), [Loranger, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Loranger), built 1948, S/N 5980 - [N1354B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1354B): [Stieber Joe](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STIEBER%20JOE), [Brownwood, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brownwood), built 1948, S/N 5981 - [N1357B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1357B): [Hall Frederick R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALL%20FREDERICK%20R), [Marana, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Marana), S/N 5984 - [N1358B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1358B): [Boyko Seth](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOYKO%20SETH), [Ruso, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Ruso), S/N 5985 - [N1360B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1360B): [Mcmillian Custom Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCMILLIAN%20CUSTOM%20SERVICE%20INC), [Waynesboro, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Waynesboro), built 1948, S/N 5987 - [N1381B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1381B): [James Dennis](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAMES%20DENNIS), [Pleasant Grove, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Pleasant%20Grove), S/N 6008 - [N1390B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1390B): [Sowers Harry D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOWERS%20HARRY%20D), [S Bloomingvil, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/S%20Bloomingvil), built 1948, S/N 6017 - [N1398K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1398K): [Inola, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Inola), built 1946, S/N 4125, Sale reported - [N1400B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1400B): [Iler Elden](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ILER%20ELDEN), [Van Nuys, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Van%20Nuys), S/N 6027 - [N1401B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1401B): [Summers Greg D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUMMERS%20GREG%20D), [Sheridan, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Sheridan), built 1948, S/N 6028 - [N1402B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1402B): [Slys Aircraft Service](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLYS%20AIRCRAFT%20SERVICE), [Platte, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Platte), built 1948, S/N 6029 - [N1406B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1406B): [Badenhorse Frans](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BADENHORSE%20FRANS), [Hawthorne, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hawthorne), built 1948, S/N 6033 - [N1407B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1407B): [Aufdencamp Timothy E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUFDENCAMP%20TIMOTHY%20E), [Bloomdale, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Bloomdale), built 1948, S/N 6034 - [N1416B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1416B): [Gould Aaron J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOULD%20AARON%20J), [Aptos, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Aptos), built 1948, S/N 6042 - [N1418B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1418B): [Grewell Ronald V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREWELL%20RONALD%20V), [West Carrollton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/West%20Carrollton), built 1948, S/N 6045 - [N1419B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1419B): [Hattan John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HATTAN%20JOHN%20A), [Goddard, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Goddard), built 1948, S/N 6046 - [N1420B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1420B): [Weber Joel A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEBER%20JOEL%20A), [Goddard, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Goddard), built 1948, S/N 6047 - [N1442B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1442B): [Williams Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20MICHAEL), [Hartsville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Hartsville), built 1948, S/N 6069 - [N1444B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1444B): [Poklar Norman](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POKLAR%20NORMAN), [Mount Orab, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Mount%20Orab), S/N 6071 - [N1454B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1454B): [Withrow Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WITHROW%20THOMAS%20E), [Lewisburg, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Lewisburg), S/N 6081 - [N1463B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1463B): built 1945, S/N 6090, Registration pending - [N1467B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1467B): [Nielsen Jeffrey S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIELSEN%20JEFFREY%20S), [Ashland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Ashland), S/N 6094 - [N1492B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1492B): [Castle Pines, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Castle%20Pines), S/N 6119, Registration pending - [N1520B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1520B): [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 1948, S/N 6147, Registration pending, canceled - [N1521B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1521B): [Anderson Andrew A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20ANDREW%20A), [Bates City, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Bates%20City), S/N 6148 All 326: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8e/aircraft.md ## STCs approved for it (96, first 50) - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics 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 SA00215NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00215NY): Installation of CAVU Model AM100 AVMIX engine fuel/air mixture setting system.. CAVU Products Limited - [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 SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.. Aviation Products Systems Inc. - [STC SA00940LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00940LA): Installation of overhead inertia reel shoulder harnesses for pilot and passenger.. Luscombe Aircraft Corporation - [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly.. Steve's Aircraft - [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 SA01092WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01092WI): 3-point Lap Belt-Shoulder Harness Restraint System installation using inertia reel.. 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 SA01135WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01135WI): Design change to modify Skylight Window Panel to use fitted window stripping for better weatherproofing, corrosion protection, and ease of installation and replacement.. Renaissance Aircraft LLC - [STC SA01158WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01158WI): Installation of Aero Enhancements UV250-1 Supplemental Instrument Panel Lightning System.. Aero Enhancements Inc. - [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC - [STC SA01251SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01251SE): The manufacture of a Sunvisor System.. Rosen Sunvisor Systems LLC - [STC SA01256SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01256SE): Installation of BAS, Inc. shoulder harness with inertia reel. BAS Inc - [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc. - [STC SA01768SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01768SE): Installation of an oil cooler system.. Steve's Aircraft - [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 SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA01944CH (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH%20(1%20OF%202)): Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227.. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. - [STC SA01967WI (2 OF3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI%20(2%20OF3)): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications 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 - [STC SA02097NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02097NY): Descriptive data pertaining to this design change are considered inadequate for duplication in other products. This approval is limited to only the installation made in LUSCOMBE, 8E, Serial Number 5236. Installation of Continental 0-200-A Engine, Cessna 60 Amp Alternator, and McCauley 1A100 MCM Propeller.. Dunbar Airmotive Ltd - [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 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 SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02283AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283AK): Installation of a 30 amp permanent magnet generator system.. Endowment Enterprises LLC - [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 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 SA02508LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02508LA): Installation of a MTV-11-C/188-17f 2-blade, 74 inch diameter, constant speed propeller, with lightweight composite blade construction and associated hardware. Edward R Warnock - [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP.. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC - [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics - [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 SA02658SE (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International 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 SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd - [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd. - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA04776NY (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY%20(1%20OF%202)): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc. - [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 SA09470SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09470SC): Installation of Starter Indicator light system.. Texas Skyways Inc All 96: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8e/stcs.md ## NTSB investigations (310, newest 50) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN26LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA169), Apr 19, 2026: Luscombe 8E (N1398K), Meeker, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inability to maintain climb performance and clearance from terrain due to the airplane’s encounter with windshear during takeoff. - [NTSB CEN25LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA089), Jan 27, 2025: Luscombe 8E (N1739K), Brush, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the left main landing gear forward strut. - [NTSB WPR24LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA102), Feb 23, 2024: Luscombe 8E (N2669K), Truth or Consequences, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during approach and landing that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a berm. - [NTSB CEN23LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA208), May 19, 2023: Luscombe 8E (N2515K), Cortez, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the right main landing gear due to prolonged corrosion of the landing gear tube, which weakened the gear. - [NTSB CEN23LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA118), Feb 19, 2023: Luscombe 8E (N2722K), Houston, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to attain/maintain lateral airplane control during landing, which resulted in an impact with the runway surface. - [NTSB CEN23LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA033), Nov 9, 2022: Luscombe 8E (N1855K), Bridgeport, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control due to a wind gust during landing. - [NTSB ERA21FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA142), Feb 28, 2021: Luscombe 8E (N2960K), Jupiter, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which led to an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection… - [NTSB ERA19TA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA222), Jul 2, 2019: Luscombe 8 (N2352K), Sevierville, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and right main landing gear collapse. - [NTSB GAA18CA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA568), Sep 15, 2018: Luscombe 8 (N2619K), Millbrook, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the other pilot to yield to traffic established on the taxiway, which resulted in a ground collision. - [NTSB CEN18LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA362), Aug 31, 2018: Luscombe 8 (N2305K), New Carlisle, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to carburetor ice. - [NTSB GAA18CA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA456), Jul 30, 2018: Luscombe 8 (N2022K), Pottsville, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB GAA17CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA066), Nov 12, 2016: Luscombe 8 (N2604K), Conway, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop. - [NTSB GAA17CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA038), Oct 15, 2016: Luscombe 8 (N1750K), Wilmington, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB GAA16CA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA476), Sep 10, 2016: Luscombe 8 (N1263K), Juneau, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the foot pad cover… - [NTSB WPR16LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA141), Jul 17, 2016: Luscombe 8A (N2759K), Minden, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of a main landing gear leg during takeoff due to corrosion, which resulted in a nose-over during the subsequent landing on a grassy area. - [NTSB CEN15LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA381), Aug 23, 2015: Luscombe 8 (N1406K), Pontiac, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing with a left quartering tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to conduct a go-around because of a loss of… - [NTSB CEN15LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA313), Jul 22, 2015: Luscombe 8E (N2789K), Perry, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's incapacitation and subsequent loss of airplane control due to heat exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA15FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA103), Jan 16, 2015: Luscombe 8 (N1745K), Fort Valley, GA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed during an approach with a simulated engine failure, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent… - [NTSB CEN13CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA042), Nov 3, 2012: Luscombe 8E (N2368K), West Bend, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot‘s failure to maintain clearance from power lines at the end of the short runway, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent nose-over of the airplane. - [NTSB ERA12CA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA403), Jun 9, 2012: Luscombe 8E (N2052K), Selinsgrove, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff. - [NTSB WPR12CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA175), Apr 16, 2012: Luscombe 8E (N25E), Winslow, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB WPR12CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA159), Apr 7, 2012: Luscombe 8E (N1183K), Westport, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate crosswind compensation, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB CEN12CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA117), Dec 17, 2011: Luscombe 8E (N71911), Atchison, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA11CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA281), May 3, 2011: Luscombe 8E (N1902K), Apex, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s excessive application of the brakes, which caused the airplane to nose over. - [NTSB ERA11CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA199), Mar 19, 2011: Luscombe 8E (N2790K), Taunton, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during recovery from a ground loop which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB WPR10CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA334), Jul 4, 2010: Luscombe 8E (N2466K), Tillamook, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The certified flight instructor’s selection of an inappropriate landing surface and the loss of engine power as a result of the improper use carburetor heat. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB CEN10LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA012), Oct 11, 2009: Luscombe 8E (N1536B), Weeping Water, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the stuck exhaust valve resulting in the partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN09CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA310), May 21, 2009: Luscombe 8E (N2450K), Ozona, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. - [NTSB LAX08CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA051), Jan 20, 2008: Luscombe 8E (N71730), Brigham City, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the landing gear/ski attachment assembly due to inadequate maintenance. - [NTSB LAX07CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA283), Sep 29, 2007: Luscombe 8E (N2826K), Ramona, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the installation and subsequent failure of an incorrect part, which jammed in one wheel's brake caliper and induced the pilot's loss of directional control. - [NTSB CHI06CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA259), Sep 10, 2006: Luscombe 8E (N2020B), Dodgeville, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot encountering unsuitable terrain during the precautionary landing. A factor was the ditch the pilot encountered. - [NTSB ANC06LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA094), Jul 20, 2006: Luscombe 8E (N2438K), Willow, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during landing, which resulted in an undershoot and an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB ATL05CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA129), Jun 16, 2005: Luscombe 8E (N37GH), Orangeburg, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. - [NTSB CHI04CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA153), Jun 12, 2004: Luscombe 8E (N1970K), Joliet, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and the subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control during the encounter with the standing water. Contributing factors were the standing… - [NTSB LAX04CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA070), Dec 18, 2003: Luscombe 8E (N1338B), San Jose, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. - [NTSB SEA04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA008), Oct 18, 2003: Luscombe 8E (N1806K), Spanaway, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude resulting in an undershoot of the runway and collision with a fence. A fence was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB CHI04LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA003), Oct 3, 2003: Luscombe 8E (N1909K), Orange City, IA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance from the trees while manuevering at a low altitude. A factor was the trees. - [NTSB DEN03LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA144), Aug 16, 2003: Luscombe 8E (N1614K), Longmont, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: Separation of the landing gear tire valve stem resulting in the left main tire deflating, and the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB ATL02FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA101), May 17, 2002: Luscombe LL-8-E (N71344), Olar, SC, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The in-flight separation of the elevator push-pull control tube that resulted in a loss of flight control and subsequent collision with the ground. - [NTSB IAD02LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA010), Nov 4, 2001: Luscombe 8A (N1147B), Millbrook, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: pilot's inadvertent activation of the right brake during landing roll-out , which caused the airplane to nose over. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI02LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA017), Oct 31, 2001: Luscombe LL-8-E (N1243K), Bellaire, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the unsuitable terrain for landing selected by the pilot. A factor was the soft terrain. - [NTSB DEN01LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA115), Jun 9, 2001: Luscombe 8E (N1614K), Longmont, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the tailwind. - [NTSB CHI01LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA065), Jan 16, 2001: Luscombe 8E (N2953K), North Platte, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadvertent ground loop. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot selected the wrong runway on which to land, the quartering tailwind, the icy runway, and the snow bank which the… - [NTSB DEN00LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA107), Jun 11, 2000: Luscombe 8E (N25222), Santa Fe, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB DEN00LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA031), Dec 25, 1999: Luscombe 8E (N1941B), San Luis, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/mush. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in mountain flying, the high density altitude, and downdraft… - [NTSB FTW99LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA159), Jun 4, 1999: Luscombe 8E (N2680K), New Iberia, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB FTW99LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA128), May 1, 1999: Luscombe 8E (N2638K), Conroe, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blocked fuel vent. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB IAD99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA017), Nov 5, 1998: Luscombe LL-8-C (N2619K), Caldwell, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control resulting in a ground-loop. - [NTSB CHI98LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA183), May 30, 1998: Luscombe 8E (N1968K), Montague, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the loss of engine power. Factors to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the trees. - [NTSB CHI98LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA111), Mar 21, 1998: Luscombe 8E (N2648K), Jeffersonville, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a factor. All 310: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8e/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (205, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20260419007099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260419007099A), Apr 19, 2026: Luscombe 8E (N1398K), Meeker, CO, Substantial damage. On April 19, 2026 a pilot flying a Luscombe. 8E, with registration number [privacy data omitted] departed a private grass strip approximately 23NM to the south… - [Accident 20250127000519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250127000519A), Jan 27, 2025: Luscombe 8E (N1739K), Brush, CO, Substantial damage. On January 27, 2025, a Luscombe LL-8-E, incurred substantial damage during the landing rollout at the Brush Municipal Airport (7V5). After touchdown and at… - [Incident 20240623007859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240623007859I), Jun 23, 2024: Luscombe 8E (N27RD), Stevensville, MT, Minor damage. On takeoff roll, pilot attempted to compensate for the gusty cross winds and mismanaged the controls. The aircraft corrected hard left and the right gear… - [Accident 20240223001269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240223001269A), Feb 23, 2024: Luscombe 8E (N2669K), Truth Or Conseq, NM, Substantial damage. On February 23, 2024, at 0845 MST, a Luscombe 8E, silvaire deluxe, performed a ground loop during its landing roll while attempting a touch and go at Truth Or… - [Accident 20230518008749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230518008749A), May 18, 2023: Luscombe 8E (N2515K), Cortez, CO, Substantial damage. On 5/18/2023 a Luscombe aircraft, [privacy data omitted], had a RH gear failure while landing in Cortez, colo. Two pilots were on board for a familiarization… - [Accident 20230219001449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230219001449A), Feb 19, 2023: Luscombe 8E (N2722K), Houston, TX, Substantial damage. On 02/23/2023, an operations inspector interviewed the pilot. The pilot stated that the approach and landing to runway 15 were normal and that there was a… - [Accident 20221109019039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221109019039A), Nov 9, 2022: Luscombe 8E (N1855K), Bridgeport, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft landed and veered off the left side of runway - [Accident 20210228002999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210228002999A), Feb 28, 2021: Luscombe 8E (N2960K), Jupiter, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Part 91 operator, operating 1947 Luscombe, model 8E, serial number 5687 and registration number N2960K. Two pilots on board take off form Tailwinds Airport… - [Incident 20201230021829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201230021829I), Dec 30, 2020: Luscombe 8E (N1811K), Reno, NV, Minor damage. When landing at domicile airport after a VFR cross-country flight, both cleveland hydraulic brakes were locked upon touchdown. The aircraft skidded for… - [Accident 20190702009009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190702009009A), Jul 2, 2019: Luscombe 8E (N2352K), Sevierville, TN, Substantial damage. Pilot was practicing landing on the last landing after touch down he encountered a tail wheel shimmy. He applied back pressure to the yoke the shimmy got… - [Accident 20180915016291A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180915016291A), Sep 15, 2018: Luscombe 8E (N2619K), Lagrangeville, NY, Substantial damage. On Saturday, September 15, 2018 at N44 Sky Acres Airport, at approximately 1430 local time, [privacy data omitted] was returning from a flight in Luscombe,… - [Incident 20180911021002I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180911021002I), Sep 11, 2018: Luscombe 8E (N2057K), Ann Arbor, MI, Minor damage. At approximately 1812 EST on 09/11/2018 a Cessna 172, N3544B, was positioned in the run-up area before the hold short line of runway 6 when a Luscombe 8E… - [Accident 20180831012689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180831012689A), Aug 31, 2018: Luscombe 8E (N2305K), New Carlisle, OH, Destroyed. Aircraft departed runway 27. Pilot reported the engine immediately started running rough and at approximately 150FT AGL the engine stopped. Pilot initiated a… - [Accident 20180730018359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180730018359A), Jul 30, 2018: Luscombe 8E (N2022K), Pottsville, PA, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Had successfully completed 6 previous landings, two at keller brothers airport (08N), two at grimes airport (8N1), and two at Schuylkill… - [Incident 20180602006839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180602006839I), Jun 2, 2018: Luscombe 8E (N2657K), Paragould, AR, Minor damage. On June 2, 2018, at approximately 16:15 CST, a Luscombe aircraft registration N2657K holding a standard airworthiness certificate, departed Kirk Field (kpgr)… - [Accident 20161112018449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161112018449A), Nov 12, 2016: Luscombe 8E (N2604K), Conway, AR, Substantial damage. On Saturday, November 12, 2016 at approximately 08:25 local central standard time, a Luscombe 8E, registration number N2604K, veered off of the runway after a… - [Accident 20161015021869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161015021869A), Oct 15, 2016: Luscombe 8E (N1750K), Wilmington, OH, Substantial damage. On October 15, 2016 at 0915 EDT, a luccombe 8E, N1750K, [privacy data omitted], had a hard landing and ground loop while landing at clinton county airport,… - [Accident 20160910017129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160910017129A), Sep 10, 2016: Luscombe 8E (N1263K), Juneau, WI, Substantial damage. The mishap aircraft was conducting a wheel landing on runway 26 at the Dodge County Airport. The weather was VFR, and winds were reported as 280 at 9, gusting… - [Accident 20160717025349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160717025349A), Jul 17, 2016: Luscombe 8E (N2759K), Minden, NV, Substantial damage. During take off rotation, the pilot heard a noise that seemed to be coming from landing gear. Once airborne, the passenger observed the right wheel, including… - [Accident 20150823018989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150823018989A), Aug 23, 2015: Luscombe 8E (N1406K), Waterford, MI, Substantial damage. Approaching ptk, the pilot brought up the ATIS. He found it difficult to pick out the wind information due to the excessive information on the air show that… - [Accident 20150720014369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150720014369A), Jul 20, 2015: Luscombe 8E (N2789K), Perry, OK, Destroyed. Witness statement: " aircraft taxied to north end of rnwy 17 . Heard aircraft engine go to to full throttle. Aircraft proceeded down rnwy until approximately… - [Incident 20150322004809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150322004809I), Mar 22, 2015: Luscombe 8E (N1929K), Halifax County, VA, Minor damage. A/c made an emergency landing in open pasture when the engine cowling came open in flight. The a/c's tail came up while landing and caused it to flip over in… - [Incident 20150125000569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150125000569I), Jan 25, 2015: Luscombe 8E (N1406K), Waterford, MI, Minor damage. Upon landing on runway 9L aircraft experienced a slight bounce or skip and was on only the left main landing gear then blown by a 0-40 quartering crosswind,… - [Accident 20150116000289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150116000289A), Jan 16, 2015: Luscombe 8E (N1745K), Fort Valley, GA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On 01/16/2015, at approximately 11:15 local time CFI and student were involved in an aircraft crash at Cameron field airpark (GA81). The outcome of the… - [Incident 20140309004759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140309004759I), Mar 9, 2014: Luscombe 8E (N2522K), Greenville, SC, Minor damage. During landing rollout the aircraft started veering to the left and off the runway, the pilot in command applied the right brake and right rudder pedal to… - [Incident 20140308003499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140308003499I), Mar 8, 2014: Luscombe 8E (N1959K), Wiscasset, ME, Minor damage. Pilot entered downwind for 07 (winds were calm to variable at 4 knots).pilot did a regular traffic pattern and landed on 07 and started roll out. The plane… - [Incident 20130626011979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130626011979I), Jun 26, 2013: Luscombe 8E (N2045K), Long Beach, CA, Minor damage. After landing RWY25R, pilot encountered a left brake lock and nosed over. - [Accident 20121103024049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121103024049A), Nov 3, 2012: Luscombe 8E (N2368K), Horicon, WI, Substantial damage. On November 3, 2012, at 1240 cdst a luscome 8E, N2368K, ground looped after an aborted takeoff from a private strip near horican, WI. The commerical rated… - [Accident 20120609012739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120609012739A), Jun 9, 2012: Luscombe 8E (N2052K), Selinsgrove, PA, Substantial damage. Aircraft airborne on takeoff, pilot stalled aircraft approximately 10' AGL over grass between runway and taxiway. Aircraft right wing 35 degrees low, and nose… - [Accident 20120416007329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120416007329A), Apr 16, 2012: Luscombe 8E (N25E), Winslow, AZ, Substantial damage. On April 16, 2012 about 1230 mountain standard time, a Luscombe 8E, N25E, was substantially damaged when it encountered a gust of wind upon landing at the… - [Accident 20120407004699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120407004699A), Apr 7, 2012: Luscombe 8E (N1183K), Westport, WA, Substantial damage. On April 7, 2012 at 1400 pacific daylight time, a Luscombe 8E, N1183K, registered to and operated by [privacy data omitted], holder of private pilot… - [Accident 20111217029379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111217029379A), Dec 17, 2011: Luscombe 8E (N71911), Atchison, KS, Substantial damage. The private pilot was flying his personally owned Luscombe 8E on a part 91 pleasure flight. After completing his local area flight, the pilot was landing on… - [Accident 20110503007109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110503007109A), May 3, 2011: Luscombe 8E (N1902K), Apex, NC, Substantial damage. At approximately 1415 on 05/03/11, N1902K landed at NC11, a private grass air field. On roll out pilot applied brakes and aircraft nosed over with propeller… - [Accident 20110319003529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110319003529A), Mar 19, 2011: Luscombe 8E (N2790K), East Taunton, MA, Substantial damage. Pilot had landed runway 30 and had rolled out with all three gears on the ground for approximately 200-300 feet when a wind gust from the north caused the… - [Accident 20100703038949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100703038949A), Jul 3, 2010: Luscombe 8E (N2466K), Tillamook, OR, Substantial damage. On July 3, 2010, at approximately 7:15 pm, N2466K, a Luscombe 8E made a low approach to a grass strip at the Tillamook Airport (tmk). The main landing gear and… - [Accident 20091011050329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091011050329A), Oct 11, 2009: Luscombe 8E (N1536B), Weeping Water, NE, Destroyed. The pilot of N1536B accomplished a preflight and fueled his recently purchased Luscombe 8E for a 35 minute flight in daylight visual meteorological conditions.… - [Accident 20090520053939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090520053939A), May 20, 2009: Luscombe 8E (N2450K), Ozona, TX, Substantial damage. During initial take-off in a tail wheel airplane, the pilot decided to do an immediate wheel landing, but he bounced. He then reduced power and settled back to… - [Accident 20080119000229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080119000229A), Jan 19, 2008: Luscom 8E (N71730), Brigham City, UT, Substantial damage. (-23) The shock cords on the skis are in poor condition and weak. The shock cords are designed to keep the nose of the ski in a position to allow the trailing… - [Accident 20070929022999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070929022999A), Sep 29, 2007: Luscom 8E (N2826K), Ramona, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) The owner/student pilot recently purchased the aircraft in order to receive instruction and obtain his private pilot certificate. The owner/student pilot… - [Incident 20070913022919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070913022919I), Sep 13, 2007: Luscom 8E (N2419K), Show Low, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) While conducting high speed taxis, pilot felt a slight crosswind. He then applied his brakes resulting in the aircraft ground looping. Pilot stated that… - [Accident 20060910026589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060910026589A), Sep 10, 2006: Luscom 8E (N2020B), Dodgeville, WI, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot indicates he left brodhead, WI, at approximately 0830. While enroute to veroqua, WI, he encountered IMC weather. The local weather was… - [Accident 20060720014659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060720014659A), Jul 20, 2006: Luscom 8E (N2438K), Willow, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) The Private pilot departed birchwood airport (bpcw) at 0820 LCL for a Private airstrip approximately 6 miles east of the Willow airport (paou). While… - [Incident 20060426011169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060426011169I), Apr 26, 2006: Luscom 8E (N1216B), South Woodstock, CT, Minor damage. (-23) While landing on runway 19 with estimated winds of 10 to 15 knots, variable at 230 to 270 degrees the pilot in command lost directional control. The… - [Incident 20060201000569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060201000569I), Feb 1, 2006: Luscom 8E (N1976K), Salome, AZ, Minor damage. (-23) After making a full stall landing with his Luscombe, the pilot [privacy data omitted] detected the tail wheel began to shimmy violently. The pilot… - [Accident 20050616011349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050616011349A), Jun 16, 2005: Luscom 8E (N37GH), Orangeburg, SC, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot reported that on rollout after landing on runway 23 a sudden gust of wind caused him to lose directional control. The aircraft veered off the… - [Incident 20041113030099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041113030099I), Nov 13, 2004: Luscom 8E (N2415K), Fayetteville, AR, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot was taxiing to hangar and experienced a sudden gusting tailwind. Aircraft tipped forward onto nose. Pilot was counseled by an operations aviation… - [Accident 20040612012389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040612012389A), Jun 12, 2004: Luscom 8E (N1970K), Joliet, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft flipped over on runway 22 when pilot tried to takeoff on turf runway that was saturated with water. When aircraft approached lift off speed, it… - [Accident 20031218035369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031218035369A), Dec 18, 2003: Luscom 8E (N1338B), San Jose, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) N1338B was on a personal solo flight from hollister municipal airport (3O7) to Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara county airport (krhv). The aircraft made a… - [Accident 20031018027469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031018027469A), Oct 18, 2003: Luscom 8E (N1806K), Spanaway, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) The aircraft clipped a cyclone fence on approach then flipped over. Witness reports indicate the aircraft may have been too low during approach. Witness… - [Incident 20031005037789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031005037789I), Oct 5, 2003: Luscom 8E (N1567K), Moundridge, KS, Minor damage. (-23) On July 1, 2004, andrew peters reported that, during an instructional flight on October 5, 2003 at the mounridge municipal airport (47K) in a 1946… All 205: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8e/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (10) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2018FA0000059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000059), Feb 15, 2018: BATTERY. LEAKING. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, ELT D CELL BATTERIES LEAKING ACID. 3 CELLS WERE BAD. BATTERIES SPECIFIED, BASED ON THEIR QUALITY WHEN E-01 ELT DESIGNED. BATTERIES WER - [SDR 2014FA0000160](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000160), Mar 9, 2014: BRAKE ASSY. FAILED. LEFT BRAKE LOCKED UP DURING LANDING ROLLOUT. LT BRAKE DISC CLIPS WERE BROKEN, SHEARED OFF AND APPEARED TO JAM THE BRAKE ASSY. - [SDR 2013FA0000407](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000407), Jun 26, 2013: BRAKE ASSY. BENT. WHILE PULLING OFF THE RUNWAY AND TURNING OFF TO THE TAXIWAY, THE BRAKES WERE GENTLY APPLIED, THE LT BRAKE GRABBED AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. DISASSEMBLY OF THE BR - [SDR 2008FA0000301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000301), Apr 18, 2008: MUFF. FAILED. AFTER A FLIGHT, IT WAS NOTED THAT A PORTION OF SCAT HOSE WAS HANGING FROM THE BOTTOM OF COWLING OPENING. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CARBURETOR HEAT F - [SDR ZN3R200601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZN3R200601), Feb 24, 2006: APU. FAILED. APU N793 HAD AN ENGINE GENERATOR INOPERATIVE AND WAS FLYING WITH THE APU PROVIDING SECOND SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL POWER PER THE MEL. WHEN ITS APU SHUTDOWN IN-FLIGH - [SDR 97ZZZX2895](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2895), Jun 18, 1997: GEAR LEG. FAILED. PRIVATE PILOT REPORTED DURING LANDING ROLL, 20 TO 25 KNOTS, APPLIED LIGHT BRAKING. ACFT THEN VEERED TO THE RT INTO A GROUND LOOP. LT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. EXAMIN - [SDR 97ZZZX2884](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2884), Jun 11, 1997: CONNECTOR SPRING. BROKEN. PILOT AT TAKEOFF NOTICED AIRCRAFT FELT STRANGE IN THE TAIL SECTION/TAIL WHEEL. TAIL WAS OFF THE GROUND, PILOT SET TAIL BACK ON GROUND, AIRCRAFT TOOK HARD SHARP - [SDR 96ZZZX3365](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3365), May 31, 1996: SKIN. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND ON WING SKIN (LOWER) CAUSED BY MOUSE NEST. AIRCRAFT INACTIVE FOR 4 YEARS. INSTALLED WING INSPECTION KIT. - [SDR 95ZZZX2264](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2264), Apr 24, 1995: FUEL SYSTEM. WATER CONTAM. LOST ENGINE POWER DURING TAKEOFF AT 200 FEET AGL. AIRCRAFT DESTROYED. FOUND WATER IN GASCOLATOR. BOTH FUEL FILL CAPS LEAKING. FUEL FILL CAPS DID NOT PROVIDE A T - [SDR 95ZZZX2262](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2262), Mar 28, 1995: FITTING. CRACKED. DURING AN INSPECTION, SLIGHT LOOSNESS NOTICED IN THE HORIZ STABILIZER. FURTHER DISASSEMBLY SHOWED FORWARD FITTING CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH NEAR RT BOLT HOLE. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Luscombe/Hankins 8E](https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-hankins-8e): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8190113 --- 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.