# NTSB investigations: Luscombe 8A: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR25LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA141.md): Luscombe 8 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2025 · N1286B · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA22LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA289.md): Luscombe 8A · Palmyra, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2022 · N1476K · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glide path to the runway. - [NTSB CEN21LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA400.md): Luscombe 8A · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2021 · N2071K · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power after takeoff due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground and the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat immediately before takeoff. - [NTSB CEN20LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA029.md): Luscombe 8A · Baldwin City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 4, 2019 · N45606 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over. - [NTSB GAA20CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA090.md): Luscombe 8 · Brogue, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2019 · N71707 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to see and avoid wires during approach to landing. - [NTSB GAA19CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA288.md): Luscombe 8 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2019 · N45729 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent left heel brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover. - [NTSB GAA19CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA127.md): Luscombe 8 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2019 · N71155 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain yaw control and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA18CA524](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA524.md): Luscombe 8 · Fulton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2018 · N1211B · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB GAA17CA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA522.md): Luscombe 8 · Westminster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2017 · N1590K · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB GAA17CA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA498.md): Luscombe 8 · Perryville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2017 · N2861K · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB ERA17FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA226.md): Luscombe 8 · Remsen, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2017 · N45851 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for him to recover. - [NTSB ERA17FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA156.md): Luscombe 8 · East Windsor, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2017 · N8554Y · Substantial damage > The flying pilot's excessive maneuvering of the airplane at a slow airspeed, which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilots' operation of the airplane over its maximum… - [NTSB CEN17FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA063.md): Piper PA28R · McKinney, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2016 · N4407T · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The other pilot's use of an alternate traffic pattern entry procedure, which resulted in his inability to see and avoid the airplane, which was flying the preferred traffic pattern, and the subsequent midair collision. - [NTSB ERA16LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA291.md): Luscombe 8 · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2016 · N71497 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA16CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA269.md): Luscombe 8 · Midland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2016 · N72087 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground-loop, main landing gear collapse and collision with terrain. - [NTSB GAA16CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA248.md): Luscombe 8 · Blue Bell, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N62925 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with a ditch. - [NTSB GAA15CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA193.md): Luscombe 8A · Oxford, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2015 · N45508 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff based on the runway and density altitude conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA15LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA265.md): Luscombe 8A · Mount Dora, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2015 · N28864 · Substantial damage > Excessive particulate contamination in the fuel tank, which resulted in the interruption of the fuel flow to the engine and a partial loss of power. The source of the contamination could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR13CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA133.md): Luscombe 8A · Lebanon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2013 · N1192K · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to compensate for a crosswind during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control. - [NTSB WPR13FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA083.md): Luscombe 8A · Oceano, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2013 · N45923 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and his improper decision to begin a low-level maneuver at an altitude that was not sufficient for recovery before ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from marijuana use. - [NTSB CEN12LA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA477.md): Luscombe 8A · Leander, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2012 · N71743 · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation, which resulted in the airplane’s reduced climb performance and subsequent impact with trees off the end of the runway. - [NTSB ERA12CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA140.md): Luscombe 8A · Umatilla, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 7, 2012 · N77859 · Substantial damage > A failure of the left main landing gear due to a preexisting crack and corrosion, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. - [NTSB ERA12FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA017.md): Luscombe 8A · Dixie, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2011 · N41907 · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the No. 2 cylinder’s connecting rod, which resulted in the disconnection of the rod and a subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN11CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA547.md): Luscombe 8 · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N2844K · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to not use all available runway length and his failure to abort the takeoff. - [NTSB CEN11FA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA420.md): Luscombe 8A · Farmdale, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N71687 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to initiate an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude that did not allow for full recovery of the airplane before ground impact. - [NTSB CEN11LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA049.md): Luscombe 8A · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2010 · N71823 · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to the unlocked engine primer. - [NTSB ERA10CA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA467.md): Luscombe 8A · Churchville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2010 · N2156K · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel valve was in the "ON" position during his preflight inspection, resulting in the loss of engine power during takeoff. - [NTSB ERA10CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA225.md): Luscombe 8A · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2010 · N1128K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop. - [NTSB ERA10LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA164.md): Luscombe 8A · Savannah, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2010 · N45976 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and inadvertent stall after takeoff. - [NTSB ERA09LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA357.md): Luscombe 8 · Chipley, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2009 · N41915 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of power due to the use of automotive gasoline that contained ethanol, which was prohibited by the operating limitations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to obtain and comply with the applicable operating limitations. - [NTSB NYC08CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA205.md): Luscombe 8A · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2008 · N37012 · Substantial damage > An inadequate annual inspection that failed to detect a damaged rudder cable which resulted in the cable's subsequent failure during takeoff. - [NTSB CHI08CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA118.md): Luscombe 8A · Remus, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2008 · N28403 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during approach due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain and a tree. - [NTSB NYC08CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA153.md): Luscombe 8A · Lincoln, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N2209K · Substantial damage > The pilot-rated-passenger's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. ## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('8190104', '8190111') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND s.aircrafts_position = x.position AND s."tier2Number" = '470' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence?model=8190104 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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