# NTSB investigations: Luscombe 8F

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

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

Page 1 of 3 · 109 investigations

- [NTSB ERA25LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA180.md): Luscombe 8F · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 13, 2025 · N815B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain direction control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN23LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA170.md): Luscombe 8F · Palmer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2023 · N1113B · Substantial damage
  > 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 inadequate inspection of the rudder control system.
- [NTSB CEN21FA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA327.md): Luscombe 8F · Comstock, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 18, 2021 · N2054B · Destroyed
  > Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA20CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA028.md): Luscombe 8 · Lebanon, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2019 · N2037B · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8 · Bremen, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2019 · N1866B · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8 · Lawrenceville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2018 · N1489B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.
- [NTSB GAA18CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA061.md): Luscombe 8 · Caldwell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2017 · N1780K · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8F · Vicksburg, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2017 · N2007B · No damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8 · Elkhart, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2013 · N707HL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA271.md): Luscombe 8F · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2011 · N1459B · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8F · Shell Knob, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2010 · N9932C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA098.md): Luscombe 8F · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2007 · N882JB · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8F · Wellsville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2006 · N26324 · Substantial damage
  > 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 not possible.
- [NTSB LAX05LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA103.md): Luscombe 8F · Kapolei, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2005 · N2248B · Substantial damage
  > 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 crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC04CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA159.md): Luscombe 8F · Andover, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2004 · N803B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach. A factor was windshear.
- [NTSB LAX04LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA009.md): Luscombe 8F · Murrieta, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2003 · N1918B · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8F · Newport, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2003 · N1484B · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of a the cylinder wall.
- [NTSB CHI02LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA204.md): Luscombe 8F · Farmington, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N840B · Substantial damage
  > The locked brake and the aircraft control not being possible due to the locked brake.
- [NTSB LAX01LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA090.md): Luscombe 8F · Tombstone, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2001 · N747MP · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8F · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N1895B · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. Diverted attention was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC99LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA050.md): Luscombe L-8F · Kodiak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1999 · N45627 · Substantial damage
  > 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 maximum gross weight of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA98LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA010.md): Luscombe 8F · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1997 · N1895B · Substantial damage
  > 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 aircraft departure was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB IAD97LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA119.md): Luscombe LL-8-F · Carrollton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1997 · N1871K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA114.md): Luscombe 8F · New Town, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1997 · N1894B · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8F · Floydada, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1996 · N1907K · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8F · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1995 · N2183B · Substantial damage
  > 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 had sole access to the airplane's brakes.
- [NTSB ATL94LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA015.md): Luscombe 8F · Griffin, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1993 · N822B · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8F · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1993 · N801B · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8F · Festus, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1993 · N840B · Substantial damage
  > a fatigue failure of the tailwheel spring.
- [NTSB CHI92LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA051.md): Luscombe 8-F · Chapin, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1991 · N1871B · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Luscombe 8F · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N1113B · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper use of the brakes during landing roll.
- [NTSB MKC89LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA111.md): Luscombe 8F · Ramsey, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N2746K · Substantial damage
  > 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 runway which the aircraft contacted.
- [NTSB LAX88LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA139.md): Luscombe 8F · Lompoc, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1988 · N1374B · Substantial damage
  > During the landing roll with a crosswind of 15-20 knots, the pilot lost control of the aircraft, collided with the terrain and, approximately 200 yards off the runway, the aircraft nosed over.
- [NTSB LAX86LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA322.md): Luscombe 8F · Marble Canyon, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1986 · N2122B · Destroyed
  > Witnesses rprtd that prior to the acdnt, the plt made a low pass over a raft on the Colorado river to 'wave his wings' at the rafting group. Rprtdly, he was attempting to reverse his direction when the acft suddenly crashed in the river. A search was…
- [NTSB LAX86LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA096.md): Luscombe 8F · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1986 · N1507B · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that on approach he was 'a little high & hot' for the 5000-FT-long rwy. He said that at midfield he was 100 ft. AGL & he decided to go around. Upon applying power only 700 RPM was obtained, so he then attempted to land the acft at the end of…
- [NTSB BFO85LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA010.md): Luscombe 8F · Newburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1984 · N836B · Substantial damage
  > During ldg roll the PIC felt a vibration as the tailwheel contacted the rwy. In an effort to minimize the vibration the plt lifted the tailwheel off the rwy. The acft began to ground loop to the right toward a pole. Heavy application of the wheel brakes…
- [NTSB SEA84FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA198.md): Luscombe 8F · Levenworth, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1984 · N1509B · Destroyed
  > According to the plt, downdrafts encountered after takeoff prevented a normal climb and resulted in a collision with trees at 60 to 80 ft AGL aprx 1 mile from the arpt.
- [NTSB DEN82DA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA124.md): Luscombe 8F · Calhan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1982 · N1370B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot took off from an airport with a density altitude of about 9500 ft. after lift-off, the aircraft reached an altitude of about 100 ft AGL and then stopped climbing. The pilot initiated emergency procedures which included leaning the mixture and…
- [NTSB NYC82FHD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FHD09.md): Luscombe 8F · Essington, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 25, 1982 · N1552B · Destroyed
  > The float equipped Luscombe stalled during fanal approach to a water landing near a dock. There was considerable rotorcraft activity near the seaplane base due to the presence of the queen elizabeth ii ocean liner.
- [NTSB SEA82DYA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DYA02.md): Luscombe 8F · Howe, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1981 · N9018Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA81FYE26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FYE26.md): Luscombe 8F · Index, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1981 · N1110B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FEC11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEC11.md): Luscombe 8E · Belleville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 31, 1981 · N1430B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FHJ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FHJ17.md): Luscombe 8F · Amagansett, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1980 · N3533G · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC79DFA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DFA03.md): Luscombe 8F · Saratoga Spgs, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 19, 1978 · N1917B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC78DAG70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DAG70.md): Luscombe 8F · Homer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1978 · N1376B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN78FTE50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTE50.md): Luscombe 8F · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 3, 1978 · N3545G · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD77FLJ28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FLJ28.md): Luscombe 8F · Louisburg, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1977 · N2725K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEC34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEC34.md): Luscombe 8F · Clio, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1977 · N2225B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEC05.md): Luscombe 8F · Manchester, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 27, 1976 · N1339B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76FEM35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEM35.md): Luscombe 8E · Glen, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 11, 1976 · N1449B · Substantial damage

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8f/ntsb.md?page=2

## 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 ('8190114')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/luscombe-8f/ntsb

---
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.