# NTSB investigations: Luscombe 8A, GA

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 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 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 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 ATL95LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA125.md): Luscombe 8A/E · Williamson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1995 · N2853K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to compensate for wind conditions which resulted in a failure to maintain control of the aircraft when a windshear was encountered.
- [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 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 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 MIA77DKG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DKG26.md): Luscombe 8A · Dalton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 27, 1977 · N1448K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DKG53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKG53.md): Luscombe 8A · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 23, 1974 · N71648 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74FKG83](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FKG83.md): Luscombe 8A · Fairburn, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1973 · N2329K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DKG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DKG32.md): Luscombe 8A · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1972 · N71990 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72FKH15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FKH15.md): Luscomb 8A · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1972 · N7789K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72AM119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72AM119.md): Luscombe 8A · Nashville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 9, 1972 · N28901 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA72FKG79](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FKG79.md): Luscombe 8A · St Simons Is, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 12, 1972 · N45557 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71FKG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71FKG24.md): Luscombe 8A · Perry, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1970 · N45452 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70AM064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70AM064.md): Luscombe 8A · Brookfield, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 2, 1970 · N45505 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA70F0093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70F0093.md): Luscombe 8A · Lithonia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 4, 1969 · N2345K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0483.md): Luscombe 8A · Griffin, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 19, 1966 · N2160B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0172.md): Luscombe 8A · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1965 · N1706K · Substantial damage

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'GA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  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?model=8190104&state=GA

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