# NTSB investigations: Luscombe 8E

A list on [Luscombe 8E](https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8e.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 7 · 308 investigations

- [NTSB CEN26LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA169.md): Luscombe 8E · Meeker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2026 · N1398K · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8E · Brush, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 27, 2025 · N1739K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear forward strut.
- [NTSB WPR24LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA102.md): Luscombe 8E · Truth or Consequences, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 23, 2024 · N2669K · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8E · Cortez, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 19, 2023 · N2515K · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8E · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 19, 2023 · N2722K · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8E · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2022 · N1855K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control due to a wind gust during landing.
- [NTSB ERA21FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA142.md): Luscombe 8E · Jupiter, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 28, 2021 · N2960K · Substantial damage
  > 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 of the airplane, resulting in an unsecured engine cowl that…
- [NTSB ERA19TA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA222.md): Luscombe 8 · Sevierville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jul 2, 2019 · N2352K · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8 · Millbrook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2018 · N2619K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8 · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2018 · N2305K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB GAA18CA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA456.md): Luscombe 8 · Pottsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2018 · N2022K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA066.md): Luscombe 8 · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2016 · N2604K · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8 · Wilmington, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N1750K · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8 · Juneau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2016 · N1263K · Substantial damage
  > 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 slipping off the right rudder pedal during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR16LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA141.md): Luscombe 8A · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2016 · N2759K · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2015 · N1406K · Substantial damage
  > 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 engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN15LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA313.md): Luscombe 8E · Perry, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2015 · N2789K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation and subsequent loss of airplane control due to heat exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA15FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA103.md): Luscombe 8 · Fort Valley, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2015 · N1745K · Substantial damage
  > 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 aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN13CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA042.md): Luscombe 8E · West Bend, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2012 · N2368K · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8E · Selinsgrove, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N2052K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR12CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA175.md): Luscombe 8E · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2012 · N25E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA159.md): Luscombe 8E · Westport, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2012 · N1183K · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8E · Atchison, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2011 · N71911 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA11CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA281.md): Luscombe 8E · Apex, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2011 · N1902K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive application of the brakes, which caused the airplane to nose over.
- [NTSB ERA11CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA199.md): Luscombe 8E · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N2790K · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8E · Tillamook, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2010 · N2466K · Substantial damage
  > 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 flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB CEN10LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA012.md): Luscombe 8E · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2009 · N1536B · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8E · Ozona, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N2450K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA051.md): Luscombe 8E · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2008 · N71730 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear/ski attachment assembly due to inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB LAX07CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA283.md): Luscombe 8E · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N2826K · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8E · Dodgeville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2006 · N2020B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot encountering unsuitable terrain during the precautionary landing. A factor was the ditch the pilot encountered.
- [NTSB ANC06LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA094.md): Luscombe 8E · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2006 · N2438K · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8E · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N37GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI04CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA153.md): Luscombe 8E · Joliet, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2004 · N1970K · Substantial damage
  > 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 water and the soft runway condition.
- [NTSB LAX04CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA070.md): Luscombe 8E · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2003 · N1338B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA008.md): Luscombe 8E · Spanaway, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N1806K · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8E · Orange City, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2003 · N1909K · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8E · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2003 · N1614K · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe LL-8-E · Olar, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2002 · N71344 · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8A · Millbrook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2001 · N1147B · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe LL-8-E · Bellaire, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2001 · N1243K · Substantial damage
  > the unsuitable terrain for landing selected by the pilot. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB DEN01LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA115.md): Luscombe 8E · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N1614K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI01LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA065.md): Luscombe 8E · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2001 · N2953K · Substantial damage
  > 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 airplane contacted.
- [NTSB DEN00LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA107.md): Luscombe 8E · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2000 · N25222 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN00LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA031.md): Luscombe 8E · San Luis, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1999 · N1941B · Substantial damage
  > 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 weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW99LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA159.md): Luscombe 8E · New Iberia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1999 · N2680K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB FTW99LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA128.md): Luscombe 8E · Conroe, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1999 · N2638K · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe LL-8-C · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1998 · N2619K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control resulting in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB CHI98LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA183.md): Luscombe 8E · Montague, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1998 · N1968K · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8E · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1998 · N2648K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a factor.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('8190112')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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