# 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 5 of 18 · 852 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL86LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA213.md): Luscombe 8A · Ringgold, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1986 · N71713 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported he attempted to make a 180 degree turn because he realized he was getting too close to an airport while on a cross country flight. A highway patrolman said the pilot told him he became disoriented during the turn, cut the power to land, and… - [NTSB DEN86LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA186.md): Luscombe 8A · Salida, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1986 · N1272K · Substantial damage > According to the plt, upon entering the mountain pass, the acft he was piloting encountered downdrafts from which he was unable to recover. The plt stated he bled off airspeed until contact with the trees. A local flt instructor who witnessed the accident… - [NTSB NYC86LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA171.md): Luscombe 8A · Barkhanstead, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1986 · N1166B · Substantial damage > The flight took off with about seven gallons of fuel with a slight tailwind. But after about 30 minutes of flight the flight encountered a headwind. The aircraft suffered fuel exhaustion and the pilot executed a precautionary landing in a field. During ground… - [NTSB ATL86LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA091.md): Luscombe 8A · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1986 · N71633 · Substantial damage > During landing roll the pilot was unable to keep the tailwheel on the ground and the aircraft nosed over. Post crash examination of the wreckage disclosed that the brake pads were worn down to the rivets. - [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 SEA85FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA212.md): Luscombe 8A · Renton, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1985 · N2073K · Destroyed > The inexperienced, low time student pilot reported a gradual loss of power while operating his luscobe 8A aircraft on a personal, local flight. The aircraft was equipped with a stromberg carburetor whose mixture was permanently wired full open and power was… - [NTSB NYC85LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA197.md): Luscombe 8A · Coventryville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1985 · N45564 · Substantial damage > During a local flt over Coventryville, NY, the plt decided to overfly and observe a building. The plt made one pass and was about to make another when the eng began to lose pwr. While planning to land in a nearby fld, the eng regained pwr and the plt… - [NTSB SEA85LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA179.md): Luscombe 8A · Yamhill, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1985 · N1035K · Destroyed > The eng ceased operating at aprx 40 ft AGL during initial takeoff climb. Investigation disclosed the acft had been fueled with a mixture of automotive fuel and 80/87 avgas. The acft had sat on the ground for over 4 hrs with a surface tem of 95 degs f. a… - [NTSB CHI85LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA313.md): Luscombe 8A · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1985 · N2071K · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during landing. The plt said that he made a wheel lndg and after the acft slowed to 20 mph the tail lifted and the acft nosed over. - [NTSB LAX85LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA290.md): Luscombe 8A · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1985 · N39087 · Substantial damage > The pilot lost directional control,during the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing. The acft swerved off the runway as it entered a ground loop that collapsed the right landing gear strut. - [NTSB SEA85LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA144.md): Luscombe 8A · Orofino, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1985 · N25231 · Substantial damage > During strong gusting winds the private plt was attempting to give dual instruction. During short final for rwy 27 and the wind from 270 at 8 to 12 knots gusting to 18 knots an approach stall was entered into a about 50 feet AGL. Although an attempted… - [NTSB MKC85LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA117.md): Luscombe 8A · Harrison, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1985 · N71407 · Substantial damage > The acft stalled during an attempted go-around. The plt initiated the go-around while attempting to land on rwy 30 with winds from 270 degs at 40 KTS gusting to 60 KTS. The acft stalled, contacted the rwy and veered left off the rwy surface. The plt received… - [NTSB ATL85FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA169.md): Luscombe 8-A · Columbiana, AL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1985 · N28428 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The airstrip is used primarily as a gliderport and at the time of the accident, traffic was being controlled by a person on the ground using handsignals. N28428 proceeded on to the rwy to takeoff as the ultralight was on final apch. Both plts observed the… - [NTSB ATL85LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA104.md): Luscombe 8A · Suches, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1985 · N71877 · Substantial damage > After takeoff in mountainous terrain pilot used shallow climb on course. Pilot stated he failed to climb to a suitable altitude. When first ridge was cleared a downdraft was encountered. Pilot made 180 degree turn but was unable to climb above terrain. - [NTSB SEA85LYE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LYE01.md): Luscombe 8A · Cheney, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 16, 1985 · N28833 · Substantial damage > Acft was found abandoned after sustaining substantial damage in apparent lndg attempt in snow-covered marsh. Presumed pilot had expired student certificate and had registered acft to self under an alias. Circumstances of mishap unknown. - [NTSB NYC85LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA058.md): Luscombe 8A · Silver Lake, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1985 · N1907B · Substantial damage > The acft stalled and contacted the ground while maneuvering during the initial takeoff climb. The plt reported that the acft became airborne following a short takeoff ground run and upon reaching tree top level, the plt reported, 'we just mushed along.' The… - [NTSB CHI84LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA296.md): Luscombe 8A · Madison, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1984 · N1187B · Substantial damage > The pilot stated after the accident that he performed a preflight inspection of the acft and did an engine run-up before takeoff. During climbout, at an altitude of 150 feet the plt experienced an engine failure. An emergency landing was made in trees. The… - [NTSB CHI84LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA230.md): Luscombe 8A · Center Village, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1984 · N1244K · Destroyed > The plt stated that during the takeoff, the acft prematurely became airborne, then settled back onto the rwy & lifted off again. During the second lift-off, he raised the left w ing. Subsequently, the left x-wind blew the acft into a tree line beside the rwy. - [NTSB CHI84LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA170.md): Luscombe 8A · Shelbyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1984 · N1955B · Substantial damage > After a normal 3-point, full stall landing, the tailwheel equipped acft rolled a short distance, then veered to the left. The plt stated that he applied right rudder & both brakes, but the acft continued to the left. He reported that as the plane went off the… - [NTSB NYC84LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA098.md): Luscombe 8E · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1984 · N2843K · Substantial damage > The acft was decelerating at about 35 mph during roll when a gust of wind picked up the right wing and the acft veered to the right. Full power was applied to regain control and during acceleration the right main gear collapsed and the acft pivoted right and… - [NTSB LAX84LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA059.md): Luscombe 8A · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1983 · N1186B · Destroyed > During a local flt, the acft collide with terrain while the aircrew were performing low alt maneuvers. One of the occupants was an instructor plt (CFI) & the other was a private plt. Neither claimed to be the plt in command, but the private plt was the… - [NTSB LAX84LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA018.md): Luscombe 8A · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1983 · N2041B · Substantial damage > The aircraft was equipped with brakes only on the left side. During a dual instructional flt, the student was landing the acft from the left seat. On the 4th landing, the acft encountered a reported right quartering gust of wind from the rear. The acft veered… - [NTSB SEA83LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA106.md): Luscombe 8A · Cle Elum, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1983 · N71836 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a power line while flying low over a river. Reportedly the student pilot was buzzing some rafterson the yakima river when the acft collided with a power line about 25 feet AGL. The powerline was downed by the impact and the acft right… - [NTSB ATL83LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA111.md): Luscombe 8A · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1983 · N2975K · Substantial damage > The plt intended to refuel at starkville, MS, but the FBO was closed. He continued to his intended destination of raymond, MS, but was unable to turn on the rwy lights. He then diverted to Jackson, MS. The plt realized the acft was low on fuel, but didn't… - [NTSB ATL83FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA071.md): Luscombe 8A · Apex, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1982 · N76T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The Luscombe had departed the e-w rwy in an easterly direction, had reversed course & was on a straight-in apch to rwy 27. The PA-22 entered the arpt traffic via a standard left downwind & base pattern. During final the PA-22 ended up above & slightly behind… - [NTSB FTW83LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA056.md): Luscombe 8A · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1982 · N1026K · Substantial damage > Pilot used brakes to attempt to straighten aircraft veering in crosswind and aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB FTW83FRG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FRG02.md): Luscombe 8A · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 31, 1982 · N71557 · Destroyed > The pilot tookoff in gusty winds and accelerated to about 85 KTS. The aircraft then climbed steeply, stalled and crashed. - [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 DEN83LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA004.md): Luscombe 8A · La Junta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1982 · N2935K · Substantial damage > The student pilot elected to practice touch-and-go landings on runway 12. He reported that after landing, he began to set the trim and prepare to takeoff, when the tail popped up and he could hear the wind whistling. Reportedly, he applied full power, but the… - [NTSB LAX82DA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA270.md): Luscombe 8A · Kernville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 1982 · N2064B · Substantial damage > During roll-out the plt lost directional control. The plt applied hard brakes to prevent the acft from entering the water adjacent to the rwy & the acft flipped over. - [NTSB DEN82DA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA104.md): Luscombe 8A · Wendover, UT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 21, 1982 · N77947 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that during the landing roll, he applied moderate braking to avoid a long taxi distance back to the parking area. He was wearing unfamiliar boots with higher than normal heels, and while using the small heel brake peddles, the aircraft… - [NTSB DEN82DA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA123.md): Luscombe 8A · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1982 · N45564 · Substantial damage > During the landing roll, the pilot applied heavy braking and the aircraft nosed over, this occurred after he had landed longer than normal and was slowing to gain access to a taxiway. The temperature was 85 degrees fahrenheit and the asphalt runway was hot,… - [NTSB LAX82DA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA217.md): Luscombe 8A · Delano, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 12, 1982 · N2013B · Destroyed > The pilot and his daughter were on a cross-country flight when the engine lost power. During a forced landing approach to a highway, the pilot noticed some powerlines which he went under. He avoided the powerlines, but hit a truck. The crash site was located… - [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 NYC82FHD19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FHD19.md): Luscombe 8A · Bargaintown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 1982 · N28432 · Destroyed > At about 50 ft AGL after takeoff the eng lost power & the acft settled into trees. The plt stated the eng quit due to carburetor ice. The eng was tested & operated normally. - [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 MIA82DA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA104.md): Luscombe 8A · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1982 · N2144K · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to make a precautionary landing on a highway median due to low fuel and weather conditions. During the landing roll the aircraft collided with marker posts and nosed over. - [NTSB SEA82DYE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DYE03.md): Luscombe 8A · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 29, 1981 · N45651 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC82FCA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCA03.md): Luscombe 8A · Bunker, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 13, 1981 · N71130 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX82DVD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DVD01.md): Luscombe 8A · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 17, 1981 · N71376 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FEC44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEC44.md): Luscombe 8A · Farmington, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 6, 1981 · N71993 · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN81FTE63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTE63.md): Luscombe 8A · Byers, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 13, 1981 · N77810 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA123.md): Luscombe 8A · N Little Rock, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 21, 1981 · N71889 · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI81DEP39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEP39.md): Luscombe 8A · Egg Harbor, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1981 · N21996 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC81DCD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCD24.md): Luscombe 8A · Muscatine, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1981 · N25346 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FEI23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEI23.md): Luscombe 8A · Northfield, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1981 · N2029A · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81FQD28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQD28.md): Luscombe 8A · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1981 · N45740 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81DVG38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVG38.md): Luscombe 8A · Paskenta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 25, 1981 · N37081 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81DUG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUG22.md): Luscombe 8A · Searles Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 22, 1981 · N2014B · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA065.md): Luscombe 8A · Ocotillo Wells, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 22, 1981 · N1530K · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=8190104&page=6 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=8190104&page=5 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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