# NTSB investigations: Luscombe 8A, MO

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 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 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 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 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 CHI03LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA292.md): Luscombe 8A · Macon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2003 · N25342 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the rudder, which resulted in directional control not being maintained during the landing. A factor to the accident was the crosswind gust.
- [NTSB CHI02LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA039.md): Luscombe 8A · Harrisonville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2001 · N77869 · Substantial damage
  > directional control not maintained be the pilot during landing rollout. The ditch was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI98LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA232.md): Luscombe 8A · Chillicothe, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N71306 · Substantial damage
  > the improper use of the engine starting procedure. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's lack of recent experience, the aircraft not being tied down, the utility pole and guy wire.
- [NTSB MKC88DCA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88DCA03.md): Luscombe 8A · Painton, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 1988 · N1404K · Destroyed
  > Pilot did not maintian the proper decent rate on the final approach to the airport.
- [NTSB MKC88LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA034.md): Luscombe 8-A · Chillicothe, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1987 · N71288 · Substantial damage
  > During a ldg attempt, acft touched down and swerved abruptly. Loss of control was experienced by PIC, and acft made a 180 degree turn on the runway. PIC stated the brakes may have been frozen, as he had taxied thru standing water during departure.
- [NTSB MKC82FCA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCA03.md): Luscombe 8A · Bunker, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 13, 1981 · N71130 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80FCA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FCA28.md): Luscombe 8A · Kennett, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1980 · N71877 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA069.md): Luscombe 8A · Fayette, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 11, 1978 · N28828 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC77FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FA034.md): Luscombe 8A · Carthage, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 18, 1977 · N71272 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC77DCG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCG04-201696.md): Luscombe 8A · Carthage, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 17, 1976 · N1108B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FCG41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCG41.md): Luscombe 8A · Independence, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 3, 1976 · N71372 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC72DCG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DCG28.md): Luscombe 8E · Waldron, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1971 · N1356K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DCG60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCG60.md): Luscombe 8A · Nevada, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 2, 1971 · N71756 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70FCG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70FCG01.md): Luscombe 8A · Drexel, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 3, 1970 · N45672 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70D0014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70D0014.md): Luscombe 8A · Festus, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 11, 1969 · N1321B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0065-108803.md): Luscombe 8A · Mountain View, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1968 · N1325B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67A0024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67A0024.md): Luscombe 8E · Eolia, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 18, 1966 · N1208B · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC67D0151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0151.md): Luscombe 8A · Lone Jack, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1966 · N45792 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67F0235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67F0235.md): Luscombe 8A · Fenton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 28, 1966 · N28586 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC66D0580](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66D0580.md): Luscombe 8A · Aurora, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 28, 1966 · N1231K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC66F0175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66F0175.md): Luscombe 8A · Excelsior Sps, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1965 · N1004K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0179.md): Luscombe 8A · Blythedale, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1964 · N45545 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2755](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2755.md): Luscombe 8A · Curryville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1964 · N1978B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1442.md): Luscombe 8A · Buffalo, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1964 · N71348 · 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" = 'MO' 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=MO

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