# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA15LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA228.md): Luscombe 8A · Churchville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2015 · N2009B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper reduction of the fuel mixture while the airplane was descending on the final leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR14LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA300.md): Luscombe 8A · Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2014 · N77942 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR14CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA266.md): Luscombe 8A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2014 · N77917 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's use of excessive brakes during taxi, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB CEN13CA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA453.md): Luscombe 8A · Ellinwood, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2013 · N45957 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA286.md): Luscombe 8A · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2013 · N71232 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent slippage of the pilot's foot off the right rudder pedal, resulting in a loss of directional control on the ground, and the pilot's overly aggressive application of wheel brakes, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR13CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA150.md): Luscombe 8A · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2013 · N1544K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [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 CEN12CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA391.md): Luscombe 8A · Mexico, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2012 · N1380K · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with a downdraft during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA269.md): Luscombe 8A · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2012 · N71479 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [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 CEN11CA661](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA661.md): Luscombe 8A · Huntington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2011 · N71212 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear strut due to internal corrosion.
- [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 WPR11LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA391.md): Luscombe 8A · Cowiche, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N1444K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during maneuvering flight due to an exhaust valve failure.
- [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 ERA11CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA053.md): Luscombe 8A · Hot Springs, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N71102 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing.
- [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 ERA10LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA121.md): Luscombe 8A · Madison, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2010 · N2750K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA10CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA117.md): Luscombe 8 · Springfield, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2010 · N2111K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around after a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA520.md): Luscombe 8A · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N40VS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's bounced takeoff roll, which resulted in a collapsed landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's overweight condition.
- [NTSB WPR09LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA390.md): Luscombe 8A · Eatonville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2009 · N28425 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's lack of an interconnected fuel vent system.
- [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 CEN09CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA001.md): Luscombe 8A · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N25342 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the lack of remedial action from the flight instructor.
- [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.
- [NTSB NYC08LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA021.md): Luscombe 8A · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · N2099K · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the tail wheel spring during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX07CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA289.md): Luscombe 8A · Reedley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2007 · N1544K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA206.md): Luscombe 8A · Mason County, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2007 · N71283 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control as result of the collapsed right main landing gear during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the failure of the right main gear as result of corrosion.
- [NTSB CHI07CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA175.md): Luscombe 8A · London, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2007 · N45468 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent collision with a taxiway sign. Factors contributing to the accident include the…
- [NTSB CHI07CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA171.md): Luscombe 8A · Columbia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2007 · N2850K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, causing a ground loop, subsequent runway excursion, and left main gear collapse. Factors in the accident include the ground loop encountered and the depression.
- [NTSB CHI07CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA156.md): Luscombe 8A · Elwood, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N2897K · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed which resulted in the airplane mushing into the terrain during the simulated forced landing along with the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the commercial pilot's actions.
- [NTSB NYC07CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA110.md): Luscombe 8A · Whitefield, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2007 · N1960B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI07LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA126.md): Luscombe 8A · Fruitport, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2007 · N1120B · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor failed to use carburetor heat during takeoff in icing conditions. A factor was the power line pole.
- [NTSB CHI07CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA101.md): Luscombe 8A · Chippewa Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2007 · N28428 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot intentionally leaving the airplane unoccupied during the engine start, which resulted in the unoccupied airplane traversing into a cornfield. A factor was the rough/uneven cornfield.
- [NTSB LAX07CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA088.md): Luscombe 8A · Compton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2007 · N515SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A contributing factor was the passenger's interference with the pilot's manipulation of the controls.
- [NTSB DFW07CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA057.md): Luscombe 8A · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2007 · N1190K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's foot becoming lodged behind the right rudder pedal which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.
- [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 CHI06CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA251.md): Luscombe 8A · Elwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2006 · N28403 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane nosed over as a result of the pilot's excessive braking after he failed to attain the proper touchdown point and failed to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI06CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA194.md): Luscombe 8A · Marine City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2006 · N1026K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the partial blocked carburetor fuel screen which resulted in partial fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with…
- [NTSB CHI06LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA165.md): Luscombe 8A · Bowling Green, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2006 · N2890K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fatigue fracture of the number two cylinder exhaust valve during initial climb after takeoff. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain (cornfield) encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX05CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA256.md): Luscombe 8A · Benson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2005 · N71780 · Substantial damage
  > the non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DFW05CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA143.md): Luscombe 8A · Wagoner, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2005 · N28784 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing and attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ATL05CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA057.md): Luscombe 8A · Lexington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N45524 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over. A factor was the tailwind.

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

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