# Luscombe 8F - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8190114 - Manufacturer (registry): LUSCOMBE - Model: 8F - 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: 119 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8f 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 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 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB ACE-97-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-97-03): . Issued May 15, 1997 ## Registered aircraft (119, first 50) - [N1113B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1113B): [Sky Monkey Tailwheels LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20MONKEY%20TAILWHEELS%20LLC), [Richardson, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Richardson), built 1947, S/N 5740 - [N1115B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1115B): [Bradley Lawrence A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRADLEY%20LAWRENCE%20A), [Lafayette, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lafayette), S/N 5742 - [N1185B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1185B): [Smith William P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20WILLIAM%20P), [Chandler, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Chandler), built 1947, S/N 5812 - [N1366B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1366B): [Carter George E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARTER%20GEORGE%20E), [Brownwood, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brownwood), S/N 5993 - [N1372B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1372B): [Borden Lance S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BORDEN%20LANCE%20S), [Friendswood, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Friendswood), built 1948, S/N 5999 - [N1374B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1374B): [Widman Robert M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WIDMAN%20ROBERT%20M), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), S/N 6001 - [N1388B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1388B): [Schmid Nathan J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHMID%20NATHAN%20J), [Wilmington, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Wilmington), built 1948, S/N 6015 - [N1392B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1392B): [Grinder Michael C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRINDER%20MICHAEL%20C), [Fairfield, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Fairfield), built 1948, S/N 6019 - [N1411B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1411B): [Bowen Haldor S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWEN%20HALDOR%20S), [Sandpoint, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Sandpoint), built 1948, S/N 6038 - [N1414B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1414B): [Watson Bobby M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATSON%20BOBBY%20M), [Hoxie, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Hoxie), built 1948, S/N 6041 - [N1425B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1425B): [Hicks Jason F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HICKS%20JASON%20F), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), built 1948, S/N 6052 - [N1430B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1430B): [Lutz Terry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUTZ%20TERRY%20L), [Williamston, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Williamston), built 1948, S/N 6057 - [N1432B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1432B): [Spurgeon Michael R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPURGEON%20MICHAEL%20R), [Wrightwood, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Wrightwood), built 1948, S/N 6059 - [N1447B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1447B): [Smith Shawn Benjamin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20SHAWN%20BENJAMIN), [Salem, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Salem), built 1948, S/N 6074 - [N1448B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1448B): [Cook David L Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COOK%20DAVID%20L%20TRUSTEE), [Owasso, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Owasso), built 1948, S/N 6075 - [N1449B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1449B): [Zander Walter W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZANDER%20WALTER%20W), [Glendora, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Glendora), built 1948, S/N 6076 - [N1453B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1453B): [Manning Jerry C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANNING%20JERRY%20C), [Lufkin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lufkin), built 1948, S/N 6080 - [N1455B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1455B): [Martin Rand E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20RAND%20E), [Lake Stevens, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Lake%20Stevens), S/N 6082 - [N1456B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1456B): [Gregory Norbert L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREGORY%20NORBERT%20L), [Farmington, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Farmington), built 1948, S/N 6083 - [N1458B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1458B): [Perkins William Barry](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERKINS%20WILLIAM%20BARRY), [Monterey, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Monterey), built 1948, S/N 6085 - [N1459B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1459B): [Davis Jeffrey S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20JEFFREY%20S), [Oregon City, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Oregon%20City), built 1948, S/N 6086 - [N1474B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1474B): [Sanderson David K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANDERSON%20DAVID%20K), [Scotts Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Scotts%20Valley), built 1948, S/N 6101 - [N1480B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1480B): [N1480b LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N1480B%20LLC), [Wentzville, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Wentzville), built 1948, S/N 6107 - [N1490B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1490B): [Espinoza Cheryl](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ESPINOZA%20CHERYL), [Littleton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Littleton), built 1948, S/N 6117 - [N1505B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1505B): [Kulle William T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KULLE%20WILLIAM%20T), [Springfield, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Springfield), built 1948, S/N 6132 - [N1512B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1512B): [Bradley Larry A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRADLEY%20LARRY%20A), [Lafayette, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lafayette), S/N 6139 - [N1544B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1544B): [Adalias Family Farms LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADALIAS%20FAMILY%20FARMS%20LLC), [Fort Pierce, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Pierce), built 1948, S/N 6171 - [N1545B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1545B): [Mcmullen Morrell E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCMULLEN%20MORRELL%20E), [Angleton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Angleton), built 1948, S/N 6172 - [N1553B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1553B): [Gurley John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GURLEY%20JOHN%20A), [Dania Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Dania%20Beach), built 1948, S/N 6180 - [N1559B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1559B): [Beierle Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEIERLE%20MICHAEL), [Hanover Township, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Hanover%20Township), built 1948, S/N 6186 - [N1560B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1560B): [Jackson David Clark](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACKSON%20DAVID%20CLARK), [Penn Yan, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Penn%20Yan), built 1948, S/N 6187 - [N1594B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1594B): [Tinkler Sharon W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TINKLER%20SHARON%20W), [Tullahoma, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Tullahoma), built 1948, S/N 6221 - [N1674K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1674K): [La Roche Joseph F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LA%20ROCHE%20JOSEPH%20F), [Waukesha, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Waukesha), built 1946, S/N 4401 - [N1817B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1817B): [Slack Jonathan D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLACK%20JONATHAN%20D), [Bonfield, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Bonfield), built 1948, S/N 6244 - [N1840B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1840B): [Sink Lendon V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SINK%20LENDON%20V), [Lexington, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Lexington), built 1948, S/N 6267 - [N1856B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1856B): [Wallace Larry W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALLACE%20LARRY%20W), [Millsap, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Millsap), S/N 6283 - [N1865B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1865B): [Sly Duane D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLY%20DUANE%20D), [Platte, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Platte), built 1957, S/N 6292 - [N1866B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1866B): [Morrison William](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORRISON%20WILLIAM), [Nashville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Nashville), built 1948, S/N 6293 - [N1871B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1871B): [Sensor Paul A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SENSOR%20PAUL%20A), [Hampton, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Hampton), built 1948, S/N 6298 - [N1875B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1875B): [Williams William O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20WILLIAM%20O), [Oswego, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Oswego), S/N 6302 - [N1878B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1878B): [Sneed Dana L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SNEED%20DANA%20L), [Kilgore, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Kilgore), built 1948, S/N 6305 - [N1894B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1894B): [Haynes Elton E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAYNES%20ELTON%20E), [Palestine, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Palestine), built 1948, S/N 6321 - [N1897B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1897B): [Sherrod Robert W Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHERROD%20ROBERT%20W%20JR), [Burleson, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Burleson), built 1948, S/N 6324 - [N1902B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1902B): [Durham Terry](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DURHAM%20TERRY), [Parker, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Parker), built 1948, S/N 6329 - [N1916B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1916B): [Scott Olan H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOTT%20OLAN%20H), [Naples, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Naples), built 1948, S/N 6343 - [N1917B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1917B): [Craig Gearhart](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRAIG%20GEARHART), [Three Rivers, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Three%20Rivers), S/N 6344 - [N1918B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1918B): [Bauer Ryan K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAUER%20RYAN%20K), [Quincy, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Quincy), built 1950, S/N 6758 - [N1924B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1924B): [Richards Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHARDS%20THOMAS%20E), [Saint Jo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Saint%20Jo), built 1948, S/N 6351 - [N1930B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1930B): [Volkmann James P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VOLKMANN%20JAMES%20P), [Bellingham, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bellingham), S/N 6357 - [N1932B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1932B): [Kreutzfeld Kenneth F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KREUTZFELD%20KENNETH%20F), [Marblehead, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Marblehead), S/N 6359 All 119: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8f/aircraft.md ## STCs approved for it (88, 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 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 SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic 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 88: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8f/stcs.md ## NTSB investigations (109, 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 ERA25LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA180), Apr 13, 2025: Luscombe 8F (N815B), Punta Gorda, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain direction control of the airplane during the landing roll. - [NTSB CEN23LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA170), Apr 30, 2023: Luscombe 8F (N1113B), Palmer, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The installation of an unapproved rudder control cable, which resulted in a fatigue failure and subsequent loss of rudder control during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s… - [NTSB CEN21FA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA327), Jul 18, 2021: Luscombe 8F (N2054B), Comstock, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB GAA20CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA028), Oct 15, 2019: Luscombe 8 (N2037B), Lebanon, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch. - [NTSB GAA19CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA224), Apr 20, 2019: Luscombe 8 (N1866B), Bremen, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun, impact with a fence, and a nose-over. - [NTSB GAA18CA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA448), Jul 26, 2018: Luscombe 8 (N1489B), Lawrenceville, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind. - [NTSB GAA18CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA061), Nov 23, 2017: Luscombe 8 (N1780K), Caldwell, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. - [NTSB CEN17LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA135), Mar 20, 2017: Luscombe 8F (N2007B), Vicksburg, MI, no damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent contact with the propeller while hand propping the engine, which resulted in a fatal injury. - [NTSB CEN13LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA127), Jan 2, 2013: Luscombe 8 (N707HL), Elkhart, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. - [NTSB WPR11CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA271), Jun 21, 2011: Luscombe 8F (N1459B), McCall, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate spacing from the aircraft ahead of him. - [NTSB CEN10CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA313), Jun 10, 2010: Luscombe 8F (N9932C), Shell Knob, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA07LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA098), Apr 4, 2007: Luscombe 8F (N882JB), Ocala, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the left main axle during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear. A crosswind on the landing runway was a factor. - [NTSB DEN07CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA019), Nov 5, 2006: Luscombe 8F (N26324), Wellsville, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to the ingestion of the number 2 intake valve into its cylinder. Contributing factors included the pilot allowing the airspeed and altitude to drop, making a safe landing… - [NTSB LAX05LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA103), Feb 21, 2005: Luscombe 8F (N2248B), Kapolei, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for the quartering tailwind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Related factors were the tailwind and… - [NTSB NYC04CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA159), Jul 4, 2004: Luscombe 8F (N803B), Andover, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach. A factor was windshear. - [NTSB LAX04LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA009), Oct 11, 2003: Luscombe 8F (N1918B), Murrieta, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Fog and rising terrain were contributing factors. - [NTSB NYC03LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA044), Jan 26, 2003: Luscombe 8F (N1484B), Newport, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: The fatigue failure of a the cylinder wall. - [NTSB CHI02LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA204), Jul 17, 2002: Luscombe 8F (N840B), Farmington, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The locked brake and the aircraft control not being possible due to the locked brake. - [NTSB LAX01LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA090), Feb 3, 2001: Luscombe 8F (N747MP), Tombstone, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's lack of directional control on the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and inadvertent nose over. - [NTSB SEA99LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA096), Jun 26, 1999: Luscombe 8F (N1895B), Nampa, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: Directional control was not maintained. Diverted attention was a factor. - [NTSB ANC99LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA050), Apr 26, 1999: Luscombe L-8F (N45627), Kodiak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate terrain clearance during the initial climb, and the inadvertent stall/spin during the turn to avoid terrain. A factor in this accident was the pilot exceeding the allowable… - [NTSB SEA98LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA010), Nov 4, 1997: Luscombe 8F (N1895B), Boise, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to excessive taxispeed. Pressure perceived by the student pilot to expedite clearing the runway after landing in order to facilitate an… - [NTSB IAD97LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA119), Sep 5, 1997: Luscombe LL-8-F (N1871K), Carrollton, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB NYC97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA114), Jun 15, 1997: Luscombe 8F (N1894B), New Town, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in an intermittent fuel supply, and a loss of engine power. - [NTSB FTW97LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA052), Nov 29, 1996: Luscombe 8F (N1907K), Floydada, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the locked left main wheel brake. - [NTSB LAX95LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA102), Jan 13, 1995: Luscombe 8F (N2183B), Wickenburg, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT-RATED PASSENGER'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL, AND THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE PILOT-RATED PASSENGER, WHO… - [NTSB ATL94LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA015), Nov 12, 1993: Luscombe 8F (N822B), Griffin, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING FOLLOWING A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. - [NTSB CHI94LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA009), Oct 4, 1993: Luscombe 8F (N801B), Benton, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE PROXIMITY OF THE DITCH TO THE RUNWAY WAS A RELATED FACTOR. - [NTSB CHI93LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA369), Sep 18, 1993: Luscombe 8F (N840B), Festus, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: a fatigue failure of the tailwheel spring. - [NTSB CHI92LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA051), Dec 11, 1991: Luscombe 8-F (N1871B), Chapin, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILED CONNECTING ROD WHICH RESULTED IN A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. - [NTSB DEN90LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA117), May 26, 1990: Luscombe 8F (N1113B), Morgan, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE BRAKES DURING LANDING ROLL. - [NTSB MKC89LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA111), May 21, 1989: Luscombe 8F (N2746K), Ramsey, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PASSENGERS INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLIGHT CONTROLS AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE SEVERITY OF THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DITCH LOCATED SHORT OF THE… - [NTSB LAX88LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA139), Mar 27, 1988: Luscombe 8F (N1374B), Lompoc, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX86LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA322), Aug 15, 1986: Luscombe 8F (N2122B), Marble Canyon, AZ, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB LAX86LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA096), Jan 24, 1986: Luscombe 8F (N1507B), Half Moon Bay, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB BFO85LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA010), Dec 23, 1984: Luscombe 8F (N836B), Newburg, MD, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA84FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA198), Aug 12, 1984: Luscombe 8F (N1509B), Levenworth, WA, destroyed - [NTSB DEN82DA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA124), Jul 1, 1982: Luscombe 8F (N1370B), Calhan, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC82FHD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FHD09), Apr 25, 1982: Luscombe 8F (N1552B), Essington, PA, destroyed - [NTSB SEA82DYA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DYA02), Oct 15, 1981: Luscombe 8F (N9018Y), Howe, ID, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA81FYE26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FYE26), Apr 17, 1981: Luscombe 8F (N1110B), Index, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FEC11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEC11), Jan 31, 1981: Luscombe 8E (N1430B), Belleville, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC80FHJ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FHJ17), Jun 29, 1980: Luscombe 8F (N3533G), Amagansett, NY, destroyed - [NTSB NYC79DFA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DFA03), Nov 19, 1978: Luscombe 8F (N1917B), Saratoga Spgs, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC78DAG70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DAG70), Jun 4, 1978: Luscombe 8F (N1376B), Homer, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN78FTE50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTE50), May 3, 1978: Luscombe 8F (N3545G), Monte Vista, CO, destroyed - [NTSB IAD77FLJ28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FLJ28), Aug 14, 1977: Luscombe 8F (N2725K), Louisburg, NC, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77FEC34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEC34), Jun 27, 1977: Luscombe 8F (N2225B), Clio, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77FEC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEC05), Nov 27, 1976: Luscombe 8F (N1339B), Manchester, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI76FEM35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEM35), Apr 11, 1976: Luscombe 8E (N1449B), Glen, MI, substantial damage All 109: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8f/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (82, 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 20250413006279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250413006279A), Apr 13, 2025: Luscombe 8F (N815B), Punta Gorda, FL, Substantial damage. During the touchdown to roll out phase. Did a slight bounce and veered to the right approximately 20 degrees. I made Appropriate left rudder input, with no… - [Accident 20230430018379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230430018379A), Apr 30, 2023: Luscombe 8F (N1113B), Ferris, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot was practicing touch and goes when shortly after rotation pilot lost rudder control at about 50 feet AGL. Pilot iniatiated an emergency landing in an… - [Incident 20211215021169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211215021169I), Dec 15, 2021: Luscombe 8F (N1674K), Brodhead, WI, Minor damage. At 1752 we received a call from the roc informing us that an aircraft went down off the end of the runway in Brodhead WI at approximately 1645. Pilot stated… - [Accident 20210717016489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210717016489A), Jul 17, 2021: Luscombe 8F (N2054B), Del Rio, TX, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. N2054B, Luscombe 8F, crashed on a ranch 20 miles nnw Del Rio airport (drt) under unknown circumstances. Aircraft impacted the ground in a vertical attitude.… - [Incident 20200903012489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200903012489I), Sep 3, 2020: Luscombe 8F (N811B), Minot, ND, Minor damage. Pilot was taxiing to hangar/ramp area after landing when a wind gust picked up the wing resulting in a light prop strike at idle power. - [Incident 20200829017579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200829017579I), Aug 29, 2020: Luscombe 8F (N1374B), Anchorage, AK, Minor damage. Pilot flying failed to maintain directional control on landing, tire failed. Instructor was late with corrective action. - [Accident 20191015024299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191015024299A), Oct 15, 2019: Luscombe 8F (N2037B), Lebanon, NH, Substantial damage. On the afternoon of October 15, 2019 at 3:00 pm the pilot of a Luscombe aircraft, N2037B, serial number 6464, was completing a check flight after an annual… - [Accident 20190420003129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190420003129A), Apr 20, 2019: Luscombe 8F (N1866B), Bremen, AL, Substantial damage. The pilot reported that he was unable to stop after an aborted takeoff attempt. The aircraft continued beyond the runway departure threshold, skidded across a… - [Accident 20180726018239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180726018239A), Jul 26, 2018: Luscombe 8F (N1489B), Lawrenceville, VA, Substantial damage. A/c landed runway 36, pilot lost control, veered left off the runway into the grass and flipped over. Pilot suffered minor injury to hand. - [Accident 20171123021929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171123021929A), Nov 23, 2017: Luscombe 8F (N1780K), Caldwell, TX, Substantial damage. The aircraft was on right base, turning final, for runway 36, which is located on the big star cattle ranch. It is a 2400 foot, asphalt, private, unregistered,… - [Accident 20170320002809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170320002809A), Mar 20, 2017: Luscombe 8F (N2007B), Vicksburg, MI, No damage, 1 fatal. Private citizen discovered pilot deceased at scene from an apparent propeller strike after an apparent attempt to hand-prop and start aircraft before flight. - [Accident 20130102001349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130102001349A), Jan 2, 2013: Luscombe 8F (N707HL), Elkhart, IN, Substantial damage. The owner/pilot of aircraft N707HL along with an accompanying passenger was doing routine takeoffs and landings at the Mishawaka pilot?s Club using the hard… - [Incident 20121016022169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121016022169I), Oct 16, 2012: Luscombe 8F (N1414B), Greeley, CO, Minor damage. On 10/16/2012 at approximately 0820 hrs, MDT, N1414B a Luscombe model 8F aircraft sustained minor damage while landing at Greeley-Weld county (kgxy) airport,… - [Accident 20110620013999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110620013999A), Jun 20, 2011: Luscombe 8F (N1459B), Mccall, ID, Substantial damage. The pilot [privacy data omitted] was landing at Mccall in a flight of three. His Luscombe landed long, floated, and bounced. He attempted to a go-around, but… - [Incident 20110605015889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110605015889I), Jun 5, 2011: Luscombe 8F (N1480B), Chesterfield, MO, Minor damage. N1480B, piloted by [privacy data omitted] was on landing roll out on runway 26R at Spirit of saint Louis airport (ksus). The tailwheel leaf spring fractured… - [Accident 20100610035979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100610035979A), Jun 10, 2010: Luscombe 8F (N9932C), Shell Knob, MO, Substantial damage. Pilot departed Turkey Mountain Airport, Shell Knob, MO. After reaching an altitude of 300 feet AGL, the engine began to lose power. Pilot turned 180 degrees… - [Accident 20070405006289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070405006289A), Apr 5, 2007: Luscom 8F (N882JB), Ocala, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft landed on runway 18 at Ocala international airport at 6:30 pm local time. Aircraft landed on main wheels first then tail wheel shortly after,… - [Accident 20061105022949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061105022949A), Nov 5, 2006: Luscom 8F (N26324), Wellsville, KS, Substantial damage. (-23) On November 6th, 2006 at 1050 hrs local, the pilot [privacy data omitted] departed the ottawa, KS (owi) municipal airport destined to the gardner, KS… - [Accident 20050221010889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050221010889A), Feb 21, 2005: Luscom 8F (N2248B), Kapolei, HI, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot stated that just after touch down with a right crosswind and with the nose of the aircraft angled to the right he attempted to correct with the… - [Incident 20041001031039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041001031039I), Oct 1, 2004: Luscom 8F (N815B), Elma, NY, Minor damage. (-23) At 11:15 a.m. EDT on 10/1/04, the pilot and one passenger departed from lancaster, NY airport (D77), in VMC for great valley airport, (N56) on a pleasure… - [Accident 20040704022449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040704022449A), Jul 4, 2004: Luscom 8F (N803B), Andover, NJ, Substantial damage. (-23) While practicing takeoffs and landings at Aeroflex Andover airport (12N), the pilot apparently landed the aircraft hard on the left main landing gear.… - [Accident 20031011025829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031011025829A), Oct 11, 2003: Luscom 8F (N1918B), Murrieta/Temecu, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On October 11, 2003, about 0800 pacific daylight time, a Luscombe 8F, N1918B collided with terrain just after departure from the French Valley Airport… - [Accident 20030126027649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030126027649A), Jan 26, 2003: Luscom 8F (N1484B), Newport, ME, Substantial damage. (-23) On 1/26/2003 at 13:10 local time a luscomb N1484B piloted by jerry e. carlyle certificate number 1341404 as the only person aboard crashed while… - [Accident 20020717017009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020717017009A), Jul 17, 2002: Luscom 8F (N840B), Farmington, MO, No damage. (-23) The pilot landed on runway 20 at Farmington. Upon touching down, the tail wheel began to shimmy. The pilot pushed the control stick forward in an effort… - [Incident 20010718024849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010718024849I), Jul 18, 2001: Luscom 8F (N1594B), La Porte, TX, Minor damage. (-23) Student solo x-c flight ran one fuel tank dry. Student could not reposition fuel selector to the other tank. Emergency landing in a pasture, no injuries.… - [Accident 20010203001319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010203001319A), Feb 3, 2001: Luscom 8F (N747MP), Tombstone, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) The owner and pilot in command, was sitting in the right seat of the a/c and was letting his friend fly the a/c who was occupying the left seat. The… - [Accident 19990626007669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990626007669A), Jun 26, 1999: Luscom 8F (N1895B), Nampa, ID, Substantial damage. Acft veered left off the rwy on take-off and flipped over. (-23) approx. 300 feet into the takeoff, the pilot lost directional control exiting the left side of… - [Accident 19990426004069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990426004069A), Apr 26, 1999: Luscom 8F (N45627), Kodiak, AK, Substantial damage. Acft crashed on landing and sustained substantial damage, other circumstances are unknown. (.19) on April 26, 1999, at 1332 Alaska daylight time, a float… - [Accident 19971104031749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971104031749A), Nov 4, 1997: Luscom 8F (N1895B), Boise, ID, Substantial damage. (Tty) acft ground looped on landing, Boise, ID. (.4)the solo student pilot reported that as she approached to land, she knew an airliner was holding short,… - [Incident 19971101038259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971101038259I), Nov 1, 1997: Luscom 8F (N1866B), Laurel, MT, Minor damage. Narrative: the PIC attempted a landing on runway 22 with the winds variable at 10 knots gusting to 15 knots. Upon touchdown, the aircraft ground looped and… - [Accident 19970905044079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970905044079A), Sep 5, 1997: Luscom 8F (N1871K), Carrollton, OH, Substantial damage. Lost power. Nosed over landing in a field. Fuel exhaustion possibility. (.4)the pilot reported that he was 25 minutes into a 35 minute flight when the engine… - [Accident 19970615014069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970615014069A), Jun 15, 1997: Luscom 8F (N1894B), New Town, PA, Substantial damage. Aircraft made an emergency landing in a field, struck a ditch, flipped over. (.4) according to the pilot, when the airplane departed, the fuel selector was… - [Accident 19961129036889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961129036889A), Nov 29, 1996: Luscom 8F (N1907K), Floydada, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft ground looped on landing and came to rest inverted. (-23) aircraft ground looped on landing. - [Incident 19950812029479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950812029479I), Aug 12, 1995: Luscom 8F (N2119B), Greybull, WY, Minor damage. Lost directional control landing. Ground looped to avoid ditch. Nosed over. - [Accident 19950113004839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950113004839A), Jan 13, 1995: Luscom 8F (N2183B), Wickenburg, AZ, Substantial damage. Passenger pilot lost control on takeoff. Pilot tried recover but aircraft left runway hit ditch. No right brakes. - [Accident 19931112045339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931112045339A), Nov 12, 1993: Luscom 8F (N822B), Griffin, GA, Substantial damage. Lost power on initial climbout. Stalled trying turn back. Impacted near runway. Engine not available to inspect. - [Accident 19931004037839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931004037839A), Oct 4, 1993: Luscom 8F (N801B), Benton, KS, Substantial damage. Lost directional control. Veered off runway. Hit a small ditch and nosed over. - [Accident 19930918035259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930918035259A), Sep 18, 1993: Luscom 8E (N840B), Festus, MO, Substantial damage. Wheel broke off during landing, aircraft groundlooped. (-4)the pilot lost control of the airplane when the tailwheel spring failed during landing roll.… - [Accident 19911211055639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911211055639A), Dec 11, 1991: Luscom 8F (N1871B), Chapin, IA, Substantial damage. Engine threw a connecting rod en route. Landed on a road. Struck a snow drift and nosed over. - [Accident 19900526017449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900526017449A), May 26, 1990: Luscom 8F (N1113B), Morgan, UT, Substantial damage. Practicing touch and go landings. During taxi from last landing, taxied too fast and applied too much brake. - [Accident 19890521014479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890521014479A), May 21, 1989: Luscom 8F (N2746K), Ramsey, MN, Substantial damage. Passenger became ill on approach to land. Bent over and restricted controls. Landed short of runway and nosed over. - [Incident 19880903037049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880903037049I), Sep 3, 1988: Luscom 8F (N9932C), Tucson, AZ, Minor damage. During rollout, wind gust lifted wing causing right wing and prop to strike ground. - [Accident 19880327008329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880327008329A), Mar 27, 1988: Luscom 8F (N1374B), Lompoc, CA, Substantial damage. Lost control landing in a quartering strong tailwind. Veered off runway and nosed over. Wind component exceeded. - [Incident 19880207010899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880207010899I), Feb 7, 1988: Luscom 8F (N1456B), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. Taxied through snowdrifts on departure. Left wheel froze en route. Veered off runway on rollout. Airplane nosed up - [Accident 19860814042159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860814042159A), Aug 14, 1986: Luscom 8F (N2122B), Marble Canyon, AZ, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The aircraft stalled during buzzing maneuvers in a Canyon and impacted a river. - [Incident 19860517060829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860517060829I), May 17, 1986: Luscom 8F (N1014K), Denton, NC. Engine quit en route. Landed in a field. Cleaned fuel screens. Restarted engine and continued to destination. - [Accident 19860124083459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860124083459A), Jan 24, 1986: Luscom 8F (N1507B), Half Moon Bay, CA, Substantial damage. The engine failed to produce power on go around. Throttle bracket found loose. Suspect pilot misuse of the throttle - [Incident 19850517025049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850517025049I), May 17, 1985: Luscom 8F (N2178B), Elko, NV, Minor damage. Applied excessive braking during taxi. Aircraft nosed over. - [Accident 19840812040129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840812040129A), Aug 12, 1984: Luscom 8F (N1509B), Levenworth, WA, Destroyed. Experienced downdrafts after takeoff. Impacted trees. - [Incident 19820802048539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820802048539I), Aug 2, 1982: Bell 206B3 (N2116B), Roswell, NM. Engine failure en route. Autorotation successful. Failed compressor bearing. All 82: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8f/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (5) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA121115009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121115009), Nov 13, 2012: CYLINDER. CRACKED. (CAN) WHEN TEST RUNNING THE ENGINE AFTER O/H WITH NEW CYLINDERS. THE CYLINDER HEAD TEMPORARY DROPPED ON NR 3 CYLINDER AND THE ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH. THE CY - [SDR 2007FA0001033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001033), Nov 6, 2007: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND AFT FUSELAGE BULKHEAD CRACKED AT TOP OF CUTOUT FOR ELEVATOR HORN. 50 PERCENT. THIS IS WHERE THE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL STABI - [SDR 99ZZZX2924](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2924), Jul 12, 1999: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND MAIN BULKHEAD P/N 1156 CRACKED IN THE WING STRUT AREA. CAUSE UNKNOWN. - [SDR 98ZZZX345](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX345), Dec 31, 1997: HINGE FITTING. MISMANUFACTURED. A NEW FAA PMA RIGHT AILERON IS PURCHASED FROM UNIVAIR AIRCRAFT FOR INSTALLATION ON AIRCRAFT. THE AILERON WOULD NOT FIT ON THE AIRCRAFT AS RECEIVED DUE TO MISALI - [SDR CA970811007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970811007), Jul 31, 1997: PLUG PISTON PIN. WORN. (CAN) PISTON PIN PLUG IN NR2 CYLINDER CAME LOOSE AND CAUSED WEAR ON THE CYLINDER WALL. METAL WAS FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER. ALL CYLINDERS WERE REMOVED FOR INSPECT ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Silvaire 8F](https://openairdocs.org/model/silvaire-8f): 10 registered aircraft, registry code 8190154 - [Renaissance Acft 8-F](https://openairdocs.org/model/renaissance-acft-8-f): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8190101 --- 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.