# Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8190120 - Manufacturer (registry): SILVAIRE - Model: LUSCOMBE 8A - 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 - Registered aircraft: 92 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/silvaire-luscombe-8a 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. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (92, first 50) - [N1071K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1071K): [Leavitt Craig](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEAVITT%20CRAIG), [Spicewood, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Spicewood), built 1946, S/N 3798 - [N1112K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1112K): [Daphna Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAPHNA%20INC), [Middletown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Middletown), built 1946, S/N 3839 - [N1132B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1132B): [Hager Bill E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAGER%20BILL%20E), [Parma, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Parma), built 1947, S/N 5759 - [N1137K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1137K): [Self Edwin C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SELF%20EDWIN%20C), [Columbia, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Columbia), built 1946, S/N 3864 - [N1138B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1138B): [Hahola James J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAHOLA%20JAMES%20J), [Easton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Easton), S/N 5765 - [N1140B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1140B): [Fisher F Louise](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FISHER%20F%20LOUISE), [Three Rivers, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Three%20Rivers), built 1947, S/N 5767 - [N1162B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1162B): [Wilson Dyle B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILSON%20DYLE%20B), [Trenton, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Trenton), built 1947, S/N 5789 - [N1225K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1225K): [Shenk Robert D DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHENK%20ROBERT%20D%20DBA), [Harrisonburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Harrisonburg), built 1946, S/N 3952 - [N1289B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1289B): [Shamrock Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHAMROCK%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Seabrook, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Seabrook), S/N 5916 - [N1306K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1306K): [Billester Stephen E M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BILLESTER%20STEPHEN%20E%20M), [Parker, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Parker), built 1946, S/N 4033 - [N1316K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1316K): [Crawford Larry G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRAWFORD%20LARRY%20G), [California, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/California), S/N 4043 - [N1330K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1330K): [Smith William D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20WILLIAM%20D), [Live Oak, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Live%20Oak), built 1946, S/N 4057 - [N1381K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1381K): [Lundberg Joseph A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUNDBERG%20JOSEPH%20A), [Richfield, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Richfield), built 1946, S/N 4108 - [N1433K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1433K): [Thompson Frank L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMPSON%20FRANK%20L), [Weiser, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Weiser), built 1946, S/N 4160 - [N1447K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1447K): [Cargile Lonnie J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARGILE%20LONNIE%20J), [Neosho, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Neosho), built 1946, S/N 4174 - [N1561K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1561K): [Lemay Tony J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEMAY%20TONY%20J), [Seminole, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Seminole), S/N 4288 - [N1623K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1623K): [Cochrane Thomas F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COCHRANE%20THOMAS%20F), [Appleton, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Appleton), S/N 4350 - [N1985B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1985B): [Fisher Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FISHER%20AIR%20LLC), [Cardington, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Cardington), S/N 6412 - [N1986B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1986B): [Lafayette, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Lafayette), S/N 6413, Sale reported - [N20696](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20696): [Zoch Lori R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZOCH%20LORI%20R), [Port Orange, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Orange), built 1938, S/N 850 - [N2094K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2094K): [Goodwin Sidney G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOODWIN%20SIDNEY%20G), [Coeur D Alene, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Coeur%20D%20Alene), S/N 4821 - [N2100K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2100K): [Bobka Christian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOBKA%20CHRISTIAN), [Apple Valley, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Apple%20Valley), built 1947, S/N 4827 - [N2118K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2118K): [Schwalm Brian R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHWALM%20BRIAN%20R), [Cedar Springs, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Cedar%20Springs), built 1947, S/N 4845 - [N2120K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2120K): [Wilcox Gerald B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILCOX%20GERALD%20B), [Leakey, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Leakey), built 1947, S/N 4847 - [N2205K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2205K): [Hannemann James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANNEMANN%20JAMES%20R), [Mercer, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Mercer), built 1947, S/N 4932 - [N22074](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22074): [Page D Nelson](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAGE%20D%20NELSON), [Eugene, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Eugene), built 1939, S/N 900 - [N2218K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2218K): [Estaban Granwel G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ESTABAN%20GRANWEL%20G), [Johnson City, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Johnson%20City), built 1947, S/N 4945 - [N2219K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2219K): [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 4946 - [N2242K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2242K): [Collins Dennis](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLLINS%20DENNIS), [Overgaard, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Overgaard), S/N 4969 - [N224Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N224Z): [Hoffman Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOFFMAN%20ROBERT), [Pennsboro, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Pennsboro), built 1946, S/N 2190 - [N23002](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23002): [Hudson Ollie C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUDSON%20OLLIE%20C), [Talkeetna, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Talkeetna), S/N 929 - [N23003](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23003): [Jendras Louis F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JENDRAS%20LOUIS%20F), [Broomfield, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Broomfield), built 1939, S/N 926 - [N2311K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2311K): [Callis Richard S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CALLIS%20RICHARD%20S), [Homer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Homer), built 1947, S/N 5038 - [N25159](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25159): [Jeffrey P Mcauley Dmd Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JEFFREY%20P%20MCAULEY%20DMD%20INC), [Midland City, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Midland%20City), S/N 1083 - [N25363](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25363): [Wells Michael H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELLS%20MICHAEL%20H), [Loveland, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Loveland), built 1940, S/N 1239 - [N25396](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25396): [Self Edwin C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SELF%20EDWIN%20C), [Columbia, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Columbia), built 1940, S/N 1263 - [N2559K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2559K): [Adamo Christopher L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ADAMO%20CHRISTOPHER%20L), [Port Charlotte, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Charlotte), S/N 5286 - [N2592](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2592): [Obrien A Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OBRIEN%20A%20SCOTT), [Santa Rosa Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Rosa%20Valley), built 1938, S/N 805 - [N2608K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2608K): [Swanson Gregory R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWANSON%20GREGORY%20R), [Huntsville, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Huntsville), built 1947, S/N 5335 - [N2820K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2820K): [Watson Bobby M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATSON%20BOBBY%20M), [Hoxie, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Hoxie), built 1947, S/N 5547 - [N28437](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28437): [Handerson Ron Sr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANDERSON%20RON%20SR), [Sitka, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Sitka), built 1940, S/N 1304 - [N28466](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28466): [Bushnell Lloyd A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUSHNELL%20LLOYD%20A), [Silverton, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Silverton), built 1940, S/N 1333 - [N28545](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28545): [Kittle Stacy S Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KITTLE%20STACY%20S%20JR), [Angels Camp, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Angels%20Camp), built 1940, S/N 1374 - [N28567](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28567): [Gillette Robert C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILLETTE%20ROBERT%20C), [Stone Lake, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Stone%20Lake), S/N 1396 - [N28621](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28621): [Webb Mark R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEBB%20MARK%20R), [Delmar, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Delmar), built 1940, S/N 1450 - [N28754](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28754): [Wood Jeffrey A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOOD%20JEFFREY%20A), [Madera, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Madera), built 1940, S/N 1515 - [N28790](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28790): [Lavin Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAVIN%20MICHAEL), [Odessa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Odessa), S/N 1551 - [N2896K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2896K): [Bas Part Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAS%20PART%20SALES%20LLC), [Greeley, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greeley), built 1947, S/N 5623 - [N2916K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2916K): [Daphna Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAPHNA%20INC), [Middletown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Middletown), built 1947, S/N 5643 - [N2976K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2976K): [Mason John M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MASON%20JOHN%20M), [Kimberly, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Kimberly), built 1947, S/N 5703 All 92: https://openairdocs.org/model/silvaire-luscombe-8a/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (61, newest 50) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB WPR25LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA185), Jun 20, 2025: Silvaire Luscombe 8A (N28545), San Andreas, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing roll following an encounter with a dust devil. - [NTSB ERA25LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA159), Mar 27, 2025: Silvaire Luscombe 8A (N28790), New Port Richey, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the exhaust system, which allowed exhaust gases to enter the induction system from cracks in the exhaust manifold, resulting in a total loss of engine… - [NTSB WPR24LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA294), Aug 30, 2024: Luscombe 8 (N71899), Bend, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: A failure of the left fuel valve, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR23LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA198), May 20, 2023: Silvaire Luscombe 8A (N71983), Clovis, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The airplane’s uncontrollable descent and forced landing for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB GAA19CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA301), Jun 1, 2019: Luscombe 8 (N2689K), Heber, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN18LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA209), Jun 1, 2018: Luscombe 8A (N72066), Longview, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat for takeoff, which resulted in an interruption of continuous fuel flow to the engine and a loss of engine power during climb. Also causal was the lack of… - [NTSB GAA17CA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA403), Jul 6, 2017: Luscombe 8 (N45609), Grand Island, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. - [NTSB GAA16CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA193), Apr 19, 2016: Silvaire Luscombe 8A (N28437), Burlington, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and ground loop. - [NTSB WPR15FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA258), Sep 7, 2015: Silvaire Luscombe 8A (N4948E), Creswell, OR, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to return to the runway shortly after takeoff, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical… - [NTSB GAA15CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA182), Jul 3, 2015: Silvaire Luscombe 8A (N71108), Llano, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain. - [NTSB GAA15CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA160), Jun 26, 2015: Silvaire Luscombe 8A (N28437), Anacortes, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over. - [NTSB ERA12FA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA491), Aug 1, 2012: Silvaire Luscombe 8A (N2761K), St. Petersburg, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed after a partial loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which… - [NTSB ERA10CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA334), Jun 26, 2010: Silvaire Luscombe 8A (N1516B), Gordonsville, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control, and his excessive braking during the landing rollout. - [NTSB WPR09CA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA424), Aug 28, 2009: Silvaire Luscombe 8A (N2218K), Sandy, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to continue the landing rather than execute a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and altitude during the approach. - [NTSB SEA05CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA166), Aug 7, 2005: Luscombe 8A (N2094K), Otis Orchards, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control as a result of excessive braking while landing, which resulted in the nose over. - [NTSB MIA88LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA174), May 21, 1988: Luscombe 8A (N45980), Geneva, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA85FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA170), May 15, 1985: Silvaire Luscombe 8A (N71909), Astatula, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW84LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA233), May 16, 1984: Luscombe 8A (N45906), Colcord, OK, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC83LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA195), Jul 28, 1983: Luscombe 8A (N1289B), Hunter, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FHJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FHJ07), May 25, 1981: Luscombe 8A (N71983), East Moriches, NY, destroyed - [NTSB MIA81FLA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FLA07), Dec 7, 1980: Luscombe 8A (N45503), Macclenny, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80FRG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FRG05), Oct 28, 1979: Luscombe 8A (N1209K), Fredericksburg, TX, destroyed - [NTSB SEA77FYE18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYE18), May 15, 1977: Luscombe 8A (N1289K), Alderwood Mnr, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN76FTE99](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76FTE99), Sep 17, 1976: Luscombe 8E (N1492K), Loma, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC76DHA53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76DHA53), Sep 12, 1976: Luscombe 8A (N45960), Sterling, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD76FIG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FIG28), Sep 7, 1976: Luscombe 8E (N1205K), Mitchellville, MD, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX76DUJ96](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUJ96), Jul 5, 1976: Luscombe 8A (N71751), Bullhead City, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC75DAG88](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75DAG88), Apr 19, 1975: Luscombe 8A (N23002), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI74FEI45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEI45), Jun 11, 1974: Luscombe 8E (N39095), Garrettsvl, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA74AM030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM030), Oct 10, 1973: Luscombe 8A (N45915), Natchez, MS, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW74DPJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DPJ05), Aug 6, 1973: Luscombe 8A (N72004), Optima, OK, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX73FUG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUG25), Nov 17, 1972: Luscombe 8A (N28545), Chino, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC72FER64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72FER64), Jun 10, 1972: Luscombe 8A (N71782), Circle Pines, MN, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX72FUQ58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUQ58), Jan 25, 1972: Luscombe 8A (N45828), New Cuyama, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW72FPM16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FPM16), Nov 30, 1971: Luscombe 8A (N1561K), Cleveland, OK, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW72FRJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FRJ10), Sep 18, 1971: Luscombe 8A (N2758K), Tyler, TX, destroyed - [NTSB MIA71DKW03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71DKW03), Jul 23, 1970: Luscombe 8A (N717M), Elizabethton, TN, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK70D0054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70D0054), Jun 29, 1969: Luscombe 8A (N45609), Boulder City, NV, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA69D0096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0096), Jul 13, 1968: Luscombe 8A (N45503), Longwood, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI68D0689](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0689), Apr 13, 1968: Luscombe 8A (N45472), Troy, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI68F0575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0575), Feb 7, 1968: Luscombe 8A (N2911K), Owosso, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB DIA68D0148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68D0148), Jan 14, 1968: Luscombe 8A (N1112K), Newport News, VA, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC68D0368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0368), Dec 1, 1967: Luscombe 8A (N71382), Fostoria, KS, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI68F0431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0431), Aug 4, 1967: Luscombe 8A (N4948E), Long Grove, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC68D0021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0021), May 21, 1967: Luscombe 8A (N1381K), Siren, WI, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC67F0348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0348), Oct 10, 1966: Luscombe 8A (N45807), Richmond, VA, destroyed - [NTSB FTW67A0036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67A0036), Sep 18, 1966: Luscombe 8A (N25380), Holly Ridge, LA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC67D0213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67D0213), Aug 12, 1966: Luscombe 8A (N71810), New Dorp, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN67D0034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67D0034), Jun 25, 1966: Luscombe 8A (N28567), Santa Rosa, NM, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN66D0208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66D0208), Jan 15, 1966: Luscombe 8A (N45460), Quemado, NM, substantial damage All 61: https://openairdocs.org/model/silvaire-luscombe-8a/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (44) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20250327013249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250327013249A), Mar 27, 2025: Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A (N28790), New Port Richey, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot was conducting a test flight, he STATE3D that he suffered engine power loss, he used carb heat and added throttle. But still couldnt increase engine… - [Accident 20230520005839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230520005839A), May 20, 2023: Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A (N71983), Texico, NM, Substantial damage. On may 20, 2023, at 09:30, a Luscombe L8 aircraft bearing registration number [privacy data omitted], registered to the private owner, experienced a loss of… - [Incident 20200409004509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200409004509I), Apr 9, 2020: Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A (N71965), Palm Coast, FL, Minor damage. The pilot stated he had a quartering right tailwind and approximately half way down the taxiway took a gust to the tail. This caused the aircraft to veer to… - [Incident 20200328003069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200328003069I), Mar 28, 2020: Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A (N71899), Asotin, WA, Minor damage. During the roll out phase of landing the aircraft went beyond the normal use portion of the grass runway. Once the aircraft encountered soft ground the main… - [Accident 20190601005579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190601005579A), Jun 1, 2019: Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A (N2689K), Heber City, UT, Substantial damage. Practicing touch and goes at Heber City Airport, touch down aircraft started drifting to the left added power settled off the runway, right main landing gear… - [Accident 20180601024599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180601024599A), Jun 1, 2018: Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A (N72066), Longview, TX, Destroyed. The accident aircraft departed a private grass strip (3TS0) at 0715 for a local flight with two souls on board. When the aircraft reached 200 feet above ground… - [Accident 20170706010549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170706010549A), Jul 6, 2017: Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A (N45609), Grand Island, NE, Substantial damage. Training flight for tail wheel endorsement. First takeoff of the day, second instructional hop for that student. (Previously started recieving endorsement over… - [Accident 20160418003929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160418003929A), Apr 18, 2016: Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A (N28437), Burlington, WA, Substantial damage. After landing on rnwy 29, PIC states his foot slipped off of brake pedal and aircraft veered off the rnwy to the left. The right gear leg folded underneath the… - [Accident 20150907015349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150907015349A), Sep 7, 2015: Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A (N4948E), Creswell, OR, Destroyed, 2 fatal. N4948E, a Luscombe 8A airplane, departed runway 33 at Hobby Field, Oregon (77S) on September 7, 2015. The pilot in command occupied the left seat and his… - [Accident 20150703014159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150703014159A), Jul 3, 2015: Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A (N71108), Llano, TX, Substantial damage. Upon landing the aircraft weather vaned downwind, ran off the paved runway , entered the grass along the runway and experienced a failure of the left then… - [Accident 20150626009039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150626009039A), Jun 26, 2015: Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A (N28437), Anacortes, WA, Substantial damage. During crosswind landing on runway 18 at Anacortes, WA airport, pilot drifted slightly to the left of centerline and corrected back to the center of the… - [Accident 20120801017459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120801017459A), Aug 1, 2012: Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A (N2761K), Saint Petersbur, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft stalled and crashed on takeoff. Investigation of the engine and airframe did not reveal any discrepancies which would be causal. The aircraft had a… - [Incident 20120520008339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120520008339I), May 20, 2012: Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A (N71642), Mc Neil Island, WA, No damage. The pilot was in level cruise at about 1500 MSL when he suffered a noticeable loss of power from his engine. He reported that he turned on carb heat and… - [Incident 20111023026679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111023026679I), Oct 23, 2011: Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A (N45609), Rockwood, TN, Minor damage. On December 2, 2011, aircraft was found parked on ramp at the Rockwood, Tennessee airport. Aircraft had damage and from conversation with FBO operator/witness,… - [Accident 20100626037009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100626037009A), Jun 26, 2010: Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A (N1516B), Gordonsville, VA, Substantial damage. The student pilot was practicing landings on runway 23 in VMC conditions with a light crosswind from the left. According to the pilot at about 1100 local, on… - [Accident 20090828016479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090828016479A), Aug 28, 2009: Silvai LUSCOMBE8A (N2218K), Sandy, OR, Substantial damage. (-23) While attempting to land at Sandy River Airport, a grass strip of approximately 2100 feet, the pilot was waived off by an ultralight pilot and police… - [Incident 20090531008689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090531008689I), May 31, 2009: Silvai LUSCOMBE8A (N2976K), Twin Falls, ID, No damage. (-23) Pilot stated that during engine run-up prior to take off he noticed that when he applied carburetor heat the engine RPM dropped more than normal. The… - [Accident 20050807017149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050807017149A), Aug 7, 2005: Luscom 8A (N2094K), Otis Orchards, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) Subsequent to an otherwise normal approach, the airman conducted a normal landing, and upon initial touchdown, began application of the brakes. The… - [Incident 20020708018869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020708018869I), Jul 8, 2002: Luscom 8A (N2218K), Hubbard, OR, Minor damage. (-23) According to PIC, he aborted the take off at 30 ft AGL due to no indicated airspeed. During resulting landing, the right main gear collapsed and a/c… - [Incident 19951022038299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951022038299I), Oct 22, 1995: Luscom 8A (N71542), Bushnell, IL, Minor damage. Narrative: on October 22, 1995, on a VFR flight from amana, Iowa, to Bushnell, Illinois, the aircraft had an engine failure and landed in a bean field… - [Incident 19940617022309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940617022309I), Jun 17, 1994: Luscom 8A (N45975), Dayton, OH, Minor damage. Unable become airborne after 15OO feet of runway. Wind gust similar to micro burst from thunderstorm. - [Incident 19940416023229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940416023229I), Apr 16, 1994: Luscom 8A (N1985B), Fort Worth, TX, Minor damage. Landed hard on runway. Strong gusty crosswind a factor. - [Incident 19930327009789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930327009789I), Mar 27, 1993: Luscom 8A (N71983), Manchester, NH, Minor damage. Pilot lost control after touchdown. Veered left. Departed runway. Hit snow drift and overturned. - [Incident 19921106048599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921106048599I), Nov 6, 1992: Luscom 8A (N224Z), Springdale, AR, Minor damage. Student applied excessive brakes while taxiing. Aircraft nosed over. - [Incident 19901006055779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901006055779I), Oct 6, 1990: Luscom 8A (N71125), Camden, SC, Minor damage. Left gear hit raised lip of taxiway after touchdown on grass. Left gear failed. - [Incident 19890806049829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890806049829I), Aug 6, 1989: Luscom 8A (N72013), Wilmot, WI, Minor damage. Applied excessive brakes on rollout . Pressure caused aircraft to nose over and stop inverted. - [Accident 19880521015769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880521015769A), May 21, 1988: Luscom 8A (N45980), Geneva, FL, Substantial damage. High sink rate on final. Hit a tree and landed short of runway. Blamed turbulence but wind was light. - [Incident 19861122071259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861122071259I), Nov 22, 1986: Luscom 8A (N1449K), Westerly, MA, Minor damage. Wind tipped taxiing aircraft up on its nose, damaging propeller. - [Accident 19850515017069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850515017069A), May 15, 1985: Luscom 8A (N71909), Astatula, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot made crop dusting type pass and pulled up steeply. Aircraft stalled and impacted ground virtually nose first. - [Accident 19840516076239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840516076239A), May 16, 1984: Luscom 8A (N45906), Colcord, OK, Substantial damage. High grass impeded downwind westerly takeoff. Ppowerlines at east end. Struck wire fence and fence post. - [Accident 19830728038729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830728038729A), Jul 28, 1983: Luscom 8A (N1289B), Hunter, NY, Substantial damage. Ground looped the aircraft on landing when pilot applied brakes unevenly as aircraft swerved on uneven surface. - [Accident 19810525028539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810525028539A), May 25, 1981: Luscom 8A (N71983), East Moriches, NY, Substantial damage. Aircraft encountered downdraft during takeoff and crashed into another aircraft at end of runway. - [Accident 19801207076399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801207076399A), Dec 7, 1980: Luscom 8A (N45503), Macclenny, FL, Substantial damage. Pilot lost control & aircraft crashed during takeoff due to bolt coming out of rudder horn. - [Accident 19791028037859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791028037859A), Oct 28, 1979: Luscom 8A (N1209K), Fredericksburg, TX, Destroyed. Airplane lost rudder & vertical stabilizer in level flight. Aircraft went into a flat spin to the ground. - [Incident 19780124004629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780124004629I), Jan 24, 1978: Luscom 8A (N1162B), Elmwood, WI, Minor damage. Main gear broke thru ice while taxiing on snow covered taxiway. Damage to prop, cowling, engine mount. - [Accident 19770515011739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770515011739A), May 15, 1977: Luscom 8A (N1289K), Alderwood Mnr, WA, Substantial damage. Plt installed C85 eng,improper carb adjustment. Eng quit in climb,again in turn twd arpt. - [Accident 19760917031099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760917031099A), Sep 17, 1976: Luscom 8E (N1492K), Loma, CO, Substantial damage. Open field practice. - [Accident 19760912028819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760912028819A), Sep 12, 1976: Luscom 8A (N45960), Sterling, PA, Substantial damage. L gr struck a ditch at the bottom of the bank. - [Accident 19760907029209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760907029209A), Sep 7, 1976: Luscom 8A (N1205K), Mitchellville, MD, Substantial damage. Acft became airborne drg high speed taxi. - [Accident 19760705023429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760705023429A), Jul 5, 1976: Luscom 8A (N71751), Bullhead City, AZ, Substantial damage. Go-around into rising terrain. - [Accident 19750419015659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750419015659A), Apr 19, 1975: Luscom 8A (N23002), Talkeetna, AK, Substantial damage. Rwy slushy. L brake locked. - [Accident 19740611027199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740611027199A), Jun 11, 1974: Luscom 8A (N39095), Garrettsvl, OH, Substantial damage. Enctrd turbc,regained nml attitude dtmnd acft was without power. Abt 8 oz water found sediment bowl - [Accident 19731010037639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731010037639A), Oct 10, 1973: Luscom 8A (N45915), Natchez, MS, Destroyed. Eng cut out on tkof,plt cont flt. Lost ctl drg attmptd ret to fld. - [Accident 19730806023929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730806023929A), Aug 6, 1973: Luscom 8A (N72004), Optima, OK, Substantial damage. Lo oil press plt made precautry lnd on dirt road stall 15 ft hi swerve hit ditch. --- 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.