# Fatal NTSB investigations: Luscombe 8A 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. Page 1 of 2 · 94 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR26FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA257.md): Luscombe 8A · Canton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 14, 2026 · N1164K · Substantial damage > On July 14, 2026, sometime between 1252 and 1356 CDT, a Luscombe 8A, N1164K, was substantially damaged when it crashed in a field near Canton, Texas. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB WPR24FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA195.md): Luscombe 8A · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 12, 2024 · N37081 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to continue low-altitude flight toward rising mountainous terrain in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. - [NTSB WPR20FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FAMS2.md): Luscombe 8 · Pacific Ocean, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Missing aircraft · Final report · Feb 12, 2020 · N77875 · Destroyed > Undetermined because the airplane and pilot were not located. - [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 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 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 WPR11LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA416.md): Luscombe 8 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N45725 · No damage > The passenger's accidental fall while turning the propeller by hand to start the engine. - [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 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 MIA06LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA135.md): Luscombe 8A · Ocala, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2006 · N71927 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb. - [NTSB ATL01FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA082.md): Luscombe 8A · Resaca, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2001 · N71917 · Substantial damage > The certificated flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a turning maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor was the loading of the airplane over maximum gross weight. - [NTSB CHI01FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA026.md): Luscombe 8A · Des Moines, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2000 · N71134 · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the final turn, and the pilot's improper decision to fly the tight pattern to the closer runway. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's inadequate distance/altitude in the traffic pattern and the… - [NTSB CHI00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA051.md): Luscombe 8A · Orleans, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1999 · N1363K · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line. The power line was a factor. - [NTSB CHI97LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA304.md): Luscombe 8A · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1997 · N1269K · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the transmission wires (inadequate visual lookout, and failing to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance from the obstruction). - [NTSB ATL96FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA006.md): Luscombe 8E · Picayune, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1995 · N71590 · Substantial damage > a worn left magneto distributor gear, which resulted in a loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. - [NTSB SEA95FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA128.md): Luscombe 8A · Hubbard, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1995 · N719JX · Destroyed > The failure of the maintenance personnel who rebuilt the aircraft to properly install the wing lower lift strut attachment bolts. Contributing to the accident was the failure of another maintenance person to adequately inspect the aircraft for properly… - [NTSB FTW94FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA206.md): Luscombe 8A · Decatur, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1994 · N71347 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering. Factors were the pilot's maneuvering at an low altitude and his lack of recent experience in make and model. - [NTSB LAX90FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA181.md): Luscombe 8A · Strawberry, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N71653 · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight in a confined mountain pass area which was in instrument meteorological conditions; and the pilot's inflight loss of control while attempting a course reversal in the narrow confined canyon. - [NTSB FTW90FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA091.md): Luscombe 8-A · Baytown, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1990 · N1410K · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane while maneuvering after a partial power loss during initial climb and a partially blocked exhaust system which had been inadequately maintained. - [NTSB CHI90DEK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEK01.md): Luscombe 8A · Findlay, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 12, 1989 · N45895 · Destroyed > Pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following engine failure due to fuel starvation, resulting in a stall/spin. Additional causes were a corroded fuel system & carburetor, improper maintenance/rebuild, operation with known deficiencies in… - [NTSB SEA89LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA179.md): Luscombe 8A · Mackay, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1989 · N71756 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain an adequate airspeed for flight. High density altitude was a factor. - [NTSB LAX89LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA335.md): Luscombe 8A · Napa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1989 · N77969 · Destroyed > Suicide. - [NTSB DEN88FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA186.md): Luscombe 8A · Dimock, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1988 · N71572 · Destroyed > The plt was giving airplane rides to some neighbors from his private airstrip. He had just taken off with a new pax. A witness reported observing the acft skimming close to the ground after liftoff, and then the acft climbed quickly. The acft then banked… - [NTSB ATL88FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA199.md): Luscombe 8A · Horse Shoe, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1988 · N1144B · Destroyed > A witness reported that he was irrigating a newly cultivated corn field with a spray irrigation machine. He heard and then observed the accident airplane fly through or just over a gap in the trees at the northeast end of the field. The airplane proceeded to… - [NTSB SEA86FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA213.md): Luscombe 8A · Pelican, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1986 · N45830 · Destroyed > At about 1500 adt on 8/19/86, the plt departed on a flt to hoonak, AK. When he did not return, a search was initiated. The acft was located at 1400 adt on the following day where it had crashed on rising mountainous terrain at an elev of about 1740 ft. an… - [NTSB SEA86LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA043.md): Luscombe 8A · Sloan, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1986 · N41926 · Destroyed > Acft was observed performing low-level aerobatics, failed to complete pull-out from second consecutive overhead maneuver, striking ground in 20-30 degree nose-low attitude. No evidence of pre-impact mechanical failure or malfunction found in acft structure,… - [NTSB CHI83FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA016.md): Luscombe 8A · Delavan, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1982 · N1094K · Destroyed > The airport manager stated that the aircraft had been flying for about 45 min when it returned to the airport. He reported that the pilot made a low pass over the runway, as if he was checking the wind for landing. He saw the pilot start to climb and enter a… - [NTSB FTW82FPG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPG13.md): Luscombe 8A · Parkin, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 24, 1982 · N71153 · Destroyed > The pilot departed presidents isle, TN with about 1/4 tank of fuel (3.5 gal) and proceeded en route with a planned stop at wynne, AR for fuel. Prior to reaching wynne, heavy rain was encountered and a landing was made at a private airport near Parkin, AR. The… - [NTSB MKC82FCQ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCQ09.md): Luscombe 8A · Fredonia, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 9, 1982 · N2248K · Destroyed > The aircraft crashed after taking off on a test flight. A witness reported that the aircraft was in a steep angle of climb, and the nose pitched down as the pilot was making a left turn. The witness reported that the pilot had been adjusting the magnetos… - [NTSB CHI81FEC44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEC44.md): Luscombe 8A · Farmington, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 6, 1981 · N71993 · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW81FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA123.md): Luscombe 8A · N Little Rock, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 21, 1981 · N71889 · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX81FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA065.md): Luscombe 8A · Ocotillo Wells, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 22, 1981 · N1530K · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW81FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA036.md): Luscombe 8A · Bixby, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 18, 1981 · N1331B · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC80FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FA046.md): Luscombe 8A · Fairview, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 16, 1980 · N71667 · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC79FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA067.md): Luscombe 8A · Clarion, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 28, 1979 · N1159B · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW79FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA090.md): Luscombe 8A · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 29, 1979 · N45950 · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI79FEV22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEV22.md): Luscomb 8A · Garrett, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 26, 1979 · N2381 · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC78FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA069.md): Luscombe 8A · Fayette, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 11, 1978 · N28828 · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC78FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA068.md): Luscombe 8A · Porcupine, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 1, 1978 · N2177B · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN78FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FA052.md): Luscombe 8A · Farmington, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 20, 1978 · N45694 · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD78FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA083.md): Luscombe 8A · Fairfield, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 14, 1978 · N71956 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW78FRA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRA11.md): Luscombe 8A · Pearland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 18, 1977 · N1285K · 2 aircraft · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC77FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FA034.md): Luscombe 8A · Carthage, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 18, 1977 · N71272 · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN77FTC18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77FTC18.md): Luscombe 8A · Walcott, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 3, 1977 · N71257 · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC76AN108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN108.md): Luscombe 8A · Plainfield, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 5, 1976 · N1083K · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW76AF098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF098.md): Luscombe 8A · Cabot, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 6, 1976 · N28744 · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK76AP052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76AP052.md): Luscombe 8A · Watsonville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 3, 1976 · N2718K · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=8190104&fatal=1&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_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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND 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')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=8190104 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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