# NTSB investigations: Luscombe 8E 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 2 of 7 · 308 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB IAD98LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA011.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8B · Bluefield, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1997 · N5PL · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB NYC97LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA112.md): Luscombe LL-8-E · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1997 · N1750K · Substantial damage > The left main landing gear collapsed due to corrosion. - [NTSB FTW97LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA062.md): Luscombe 8E · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N77974 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC96LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA115.md): Luscombe 8E · Macedon, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1996 · N2189B · Substantial damage > a blocked gascolator, inadequate maintenance, and the pilot's decision to fly with a known fuel flow deficiency, which resulted in a loss of engine power, forced landing, and subsequent nose over. - [NTSB CHI95LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA275.md): Luscombe 8E · Lowell, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N1829K · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor. - [NTSB LAX95LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA247.md): Luscombe 8E · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N1050K · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB LAX95LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA055.md): Luscombe 8E · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1994 · N1217B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The other aircraft pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery and his failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB CHI94LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA285.md): Luscombe 8E · Hettinger, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1994 · N2501K · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of the wheel brakes. - [NTSB MIA94LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA140.md): Luscombe 8E · Deland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1994 · N71128 · Substantial damage > Corrosion and subsequent failure of the left main landing gear strut. - [NTSB SEA94LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA099.md): Luscombe 8E · Coalville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1994 · N2728K · Substantial damage > The failure of the connecting rod. Factors include the rough uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX94LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA161.md): Luscombe 8EZ · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1994 · N2295K · Substantial damage > the flying pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, his failure to maintain directional control, and the inadvertent entry into a ground loop. A factor in the accident was the flying pilot's lack of experience in conventional… - [NTSB LAX93LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA358.md): Luscombe 8E · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N2485K · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The rough/uneven terrain was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB FTW93LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA110.md): Luscombe 8E · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1993 · N1337B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for crosswind conditions and the subsequent loss of directional control. Factors were the gusting crosswinds and the soft wet ground - [NTSB BFO92LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA147.md): Luscombe 8E · Rochester, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N1216B · Substantial damage > The pilot's abrupt application of the brakes which resulted in the airplane nosing over. - [NTSB FTW92LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA115.md): Luscombe 8E · Acton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1992 · N2430K · Substantial damage > The excessive airspeed during the landing. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, the carburetor ice induced power loss, and the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat. - [NTSB CHI92LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA091.md): Luscombe 8E · Farrar, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1992 · N1778K · Substantial damage > Premature liftoff and poor planning by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were the tailwind and misjudged compensation for it along with the rough uneven terrain. - [NTSB CHI91LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA256.md): Luscombe 8E · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1991 · N45WB · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor contributing was improper maintenance (design change) performed by an unqualified person (pilot in command). - [NTSB CHI91FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA159.md): Luscombe 8E · Clinton, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1991 · N333LR · Substantial damage > Physical impairment of the pilot due to heart attack. - [NTSB CHI91LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA118.md): Luscombe 8E · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1991 · N1406K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment and not maintaining directional control which resulted in a ground loop. Factors relating to this accident were the gusty crosswind conditions which existed at the time. - [NTSB FTW89FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA025.md): Luscombe 8E · Port Lavaca, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1988 · N2301K · Destroyed > There were no records to indicate the non-instrument rated pilot received a pre-flight weather briefing from any weather reporting service. Witnesses in the area of the accident stated the night was dark and the ground was covered with fog. The airplane… - [NTSB NYC88LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA140.md): Luscombe 8E · Rochester, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1988 · N2047K · Substantial damage > The Luscombe 8E experienced a failure of the right main landing gear axle during a bounced landing. The failure occurred at the weld where the axle attaches to the landing gear strut. Examination of the fracture revealed a pre-existing crack that was not… - [NTSB ATL87LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA253.md): Luscombe 8E · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1987 · N2600K · Substantial damage > The plt reported a loss of power on climb out. An off arpt landing attempt resulted in impact with trees and substantial damage to the acft. Temperature and dewpoint were within the range for carburetor ice buildup. Examination of the acft revealed a cruise… - [NTSB LAX87FA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA286.md): Luscombe 8A · Oakdale, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1987 · N2098B · Destroyed > The plt & his plt-rated wife (flying in their Luscombe) & another couple (in a rented Mooney) had dinner & drank wine. By about 0015 the couples had taken off in their respective acft for a return flt home and they had each other in sight. The couple in the… - [NTSB CHI87LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA141.md): Luscombe 8E · Dodgeville, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1987 · N1402B · Substantial damage > While landing on runway 30, the pilot reported that the wind shifted from a crosswind to a tailwind. During an attempted go-around the pilot lost directional control and struck a metal utility shed prior to impacting the ground. - [NTSB MKC87LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA008.md): Luscombe 8E · Macon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1986 · N1690K · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he encountered more severe crosswinds than planned upon landing and that he tried remedial action, including a rejected landing, but it came too late. The wind was blowing from the right on the landing roll as he shut down the engine and… - [NTSB SEA86LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA118.md): Luscombe 8E · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1986 · N1312B · Substantial damage > Acft had history of water in fuel and the system was purged. During winter, the plt did not fly acft but ran the eng periodically. On the day of the accident, the plt refueled the acft, completed a normal pwr run-up and took off. Shortlyafter takeoff, a pwr… - [NTSB NYC85LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA209.md): Luscombe 8E · Carthage, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1985 · N2661K · Substantial damage > According to the pilot,while climbing to cruise, the engine began to run rough; however it did not quit. The pilot decided to return to the field for a precautionary landing. While turning onto final approach, the engine quit and the pilot attempted to glide… - [NTSB DEN85LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA157.md): Luscombe 8E · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1985 · N2669K · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during a normal landing, the right main gear folded back, followed by collapse of the left main gear. An exam revealed evidence of fatigue failure of a clevis bolt in the threaded area. - [NTSB FTW85FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA209.md): Luscombe 8E · Verden, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1985 · N2497K · Destroyed > At about 1700 CDT on 5/5/85, the acft was observed taking off at chickasha, OK. At sometime after 1700, an acft matching its description was observed flying low over a lake. A witness in that area observed it pulled up in a steep climb over the dam, until it… - [NTSB DEN85LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA030.md): Luscombe 8E · Oaks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1984 · N2759K · Substantial damage > Plt stated that immediately after touchdown, the right wheel seemed to drag. Right drift was initially corrected by use of opposite aileron to reduce weight on right wheel and rudder for directional control. However, as the acft slowed weight settled on the… - [NTSB ANC84LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA111.md): Luscombe 8E · Seldovia, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1984 · N1795K · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during landing on a 2600 ft gravel rwy nestled in the hills with variable winds. The plt had temporarily traded acft for this trip and had not flown this type of acft for the preceding 90 day period. He normally flew his Cessna 185. He was… - [NTSB DEN84LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA015.md): Luscombe 8E · Oakes, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1983 · N2759K · Substantial damage > After a brief stop at oaks, ND, for fuel, the plt took off to fly about 5 mi to his private strip in an alfalfa field. During the landing roll, the gear hit a gopher mound & the acft nosed over. - [NTSB LAX83LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA111.md): Luscombe 8A · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1983 · N1656K · Substantial damage > The acft bounced ground looped off the runway and nosed over during landing. The acft left the runway and went into grass that was about 3 feet high. When the landing gear dug into soft dirt the acft nosed over. The pilot had only about 3 hours flying time in… - [NTSB ATL83FKJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FKJ02.md): Luscombe 8E · Elba, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 8, 1983 · N1860K · Substantial damage > The plt had received a wx briefing aprx 4 hrs before departure. He stated that on arrival, the arpt beacon light was not on & patches of ground fog were in the area. During the arrival, he approached from the south, flew north over the arpt, circled to the… - [NTSB FTW82FQD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQD12.md): Luscombe 8E · Timberon, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1982 · N2996K · Destroyed > Plt stated he could not gain sufficient altitude to clear terrain. A witness observed the acft at approximately 150-200 ft AGL, well below the top of the canyon. - [NTSB CHI82DA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA258.md): Luscombe 8F · Belleville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 1982 · N5PL · Substantial damage > During the approach the acft stalled about 20 ft AGL. The plt added power but the acft touched down short of the rwy & collided with a ditch. - [NTSB MKC82DA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA090.md): Luscombe 8E · Goodland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 25, 1982 · N2497K · Substantial damage > While en route, the pilot encountered headwinds and elected to land at Goodland, Kansas to refuel. He landed on runway 12 with a crosswind from 320 degrees at 6 knots. The pilot stated that after touchdown, he got a cramp in his right leg and removed his… - [NTSB SEA82DA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA040.md): Luscombe 8E · Blaine, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 20, 1982 · N2623K · Substantial damage > Upon arrival the pilot observed the wind to be 90 degrees to the runway with an estimated velocity of 5 to 7 knots. A low pass was completed followed by a landing on runway 32. During the rollout the aircraft drifted right, the landing gear encountered… - [NTSB NYC82DA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA061.md): Luscombe 8E · Poestenkill, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 20, 1982 · N1774K · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during landing flare while holding full aft on the control stick the right wing came up and the aircraft drifted left. Full right rudder and aileron were applied but the main gear struck a snowbank along the left side of the runway and… - [NTSB NYC81DFJ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81DFJ24.md): Luscombe 8E · Nunda, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1981 · N2449K · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FEM85](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEM85.md): Luscombe 8E · Gladwin, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1981 · N2052K · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80DVA45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVA45.md): Luscombe 8-E · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1980 · N2775K · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC79DFJ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DFJ27.md): Luscombe 8E · Gasport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1979 · N2642K · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC79DCD34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCD34.md): Luscombe 8E · Oskaloosa, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1979 · N2518K · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC79FNE19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FNE19.md): Luscombe 8E · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 17, 1979 · N2476K · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI79FEX23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEX23.md): Luscombe 8E · Lanesville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1979 · N2698K · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79FUG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUG26.md): Luscombe 8E · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 24, 1979 · N2775K · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC78FER68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FER68.md): Luscombe 8E · Webster, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1978 · N1715K · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC78DCJ26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCJ26.md): Luscombe 8E · Utica, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1978 · N2458K · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78FUQ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUQ31.md): Luscombe 8E · Pearblossom, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1978 · N2056K · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=8190112&page=3 ## 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 ('8190112')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=8190112&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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