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Luscombe T-8F

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 8190116

Manufacturer (registry)
LUSCOMBE
Model
T-8F
Registry code
8190116
Registered
25 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
86 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-694
Holder
Luscombe Aircraft Corporation

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 48

1948Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 11

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

1961In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Airframe · Luscombe T-8F

SAIB ACE-97-03Issued May 15, 1997
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Registered aircraft · 25

N1576BBennett Robert M · Felton, DEBuilt 1948 · S/N 6203N1583BColvin Clu D · Big Cabin, OKBuilt 1948 · S/N 6210N1589BWomack Thomas G · Lonoke, ARBuilt 1948 · S/N 6216
See all 25 registered aircraft
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NTSB investigations · 13

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

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

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

NTSB LAX03LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe T-8F · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and loss of directional control during landing.Feb 24, 2003 · N1822B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe T8F · Vernon, NJThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect an unsecured dipstick, resulting in oil starvation and the loss of engine power.Oct 14, 1993 · N1859B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe T-8F · Watkins, COWhile practicing ground reference maneuvers at 500 ft AGL a total loss of engine power was experienced. The pilot rated passenger in the rear seat performed the emergency landing while the PIC attempted to restart the engine. The landing was made on open…Mar 31, 1986 · N1593B · DestroyedNTSB FTW85LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe T8F · Frederick, OKThe plt stated his foot slipped off the right rudder pedal which allowed the acft to veer left off the rwy. The acft hit a ditch and flipped over. FAA coordinator confirmed initial notification of substantial damage to the acft.Jul 4, 1985 · N1580B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA74AS008Accident · 2 fatalClosedLuscombe T-8F · Cottage Grov, ORAug 21, 1973 · N2139B · DestroyedNTSB SEA73DYG23Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe T-8F · Cashmere, WAMar 3, 1973 · N1827B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA71DTI39Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe T-8F · Chinook, MTJun 13, 1971 · N2216B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX70FUQ38Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe T-8F · Las Cruces, CAJun 11, 1970 · N2196B · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70F0037Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe T-8F · Hillsboro, NDMay 25, 1969 · N1583B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN69D0070Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe T-8F · Rock Springs, WYJul 31, 1968 · N1859B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC66F0640Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLuscombe T-8F · Charlemont, MAApr 22, 1966 · N2168B · DestroyedNTSB DEN66F0162Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe T-8F · Greely, CONov 23, 1965 · N2176B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC65F0178Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe T8F · Shirley, MAMay 9, 1965 · N2058B · Substantial damage
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  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 ('8190116')
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FAA incident reports · 7

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

Accident 20030223002929ALuscom T8F · El Cajon, CA(.19) On February 23, 2003, about 1611 pacific standard time, a Luscombe T-8F, N1822B, operated by the pilot, collided with terrain during an attempted go-around following an aborted landing at the Gillespie field, El Cajon, California. The airplane was…Feb 23, 2003 · N1822B · Substantial damageAccident 19931014039459ALuscom T8F · Vernon, NJLost oil pressure. Engine failed. Nosed over on forced landing. Dipstick laying loose. Lost oil through oil filler.Oct 14, 1993 · N1859B · Substantial damageIncident 19911023052759ILuscom T8F · New Paitz, NYPilot lost directional control of aircraft on a downwind landing. Braked hard and nosed over.Oct 23, 1991 · N2246B · Minor damageAccident 19860331011069ALuscom T8F · Watkins, COEngine quit while practicing maneuvers. Hard downwind landing on rolling terrain. Suspect fuel problem.Mar 31, 1986 · N1593B · DestroyedAccident 19850704030129ALuscom T8F · Frederick, OKFoot slipped off rudder pedal during rollout and directional control was lost. Struck a ditch and flipped inverted.Jul 4, 1985 · N1580B · Substantial damageAccident 19730821027319ALuscom T8F · Cottage Grov, ORAcrobatic flt at lo alt. Rolled inverted aft tkofAug 21, 1973 · N2139B · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19730303002999ALuscom T8F · Cashmere, WAPIC rear seat,both plts on ctls.Mar 3, 1973 · N1827B · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 71

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

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

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Luscombe/Pedersen T-8F1 registered aircraftRegistry code 8190117
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