Fatal NTSB investigations: Luscombe 8A
94 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Luscombe 8A. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
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| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
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| 2020 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
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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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
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NTSB WPR26FA257Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportLuscombe 8A · Canton, TXOn July 14, 2026, sometime between 1252 and 1356 CDT, a Luscombe 8A, N1164K, was substantially damaged when it crashed in a field near Canton, Texas. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB WPR24FA195Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportLuscombe 8A · South Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot’s decision to continue low-altitude flight toward rising mountainous terrain in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain.NTSB WPR20FAMS2Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · Missing aircraftFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Pacific Ocean, ORUndetermined because the airplane and pilot were not located.NTSB ERA17FA226Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Remsen, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for him to recover.NTSB ERA17FA156Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8 · East Windsor, CTThe flying pilot's excessive maneuvering of the airplane at a slow airspeed, which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilots' operation of the airplane over its maximum…NTSB CEN17FA063Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · McKinney, TXThe other pilot's use of an alternate traffic pattern entry procedure, which resulted in his inability to see and avoid the airplane, which was flying the preferred traffic pattern, and the subsequent midair collision.NTSB WPR13FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Oceano, CAThe 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 ERA12FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Dixie, GAMaintenance 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 WPR11LA416Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Lincoln, CAThe passenger's accidental fall while turning the propeller by hand to start the engine.NTSB CEN11FA420Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Farmdale, OHThe 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 CEN11LA049Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Schaumburg, ILThe 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 ERA10LA164Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Savannah, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and inadvertent stall after takeoff.NTSB MIA06LA135Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Ocala, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb.NTSB ATL01FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Resaca, GAThe 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 CHI01FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Des Moines, IAThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the final turn, and the pilot's improper decision to fly the tight pattern to the closer runway. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's inadequate distance/altitude in the traffic pattern and the…NTSB CHI00LA051Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Orleans, NEthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line. The power line was a factor.NTSB CHI97LA304Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Brooklyn, MIfailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the transmission wires (inadequate visual lookout, and failing to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance from the obstruction).NTSB ATL96FA006Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Picayune, MSa worn left magneto distributor gear, which resulted in a loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.NTSB SEA95FA128Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Hubbard, ORThe failure of the maintenance personnel who rebuilt the aircraft to properly install the wing lower lift strut attachment bolts. Contributing to the accident was the failure of another maintenance person to adequately inspect the aircraft for properly…NTSB FTW94FA206Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Decatur, TXThe pilot's loss of control while maneuvering. Factors were the pilot's maneuvering at an low altitude and his lack of recent experience in make and model.NTSB LAX90FA181Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Strawberry, CAThe pilot's decision to continue VFR flight in a confined mountain pass area which was in instrument meteorological conditions; and the pilot's inflight loss of control while attempting a course reversal in the narrow confined canyon.NTSB FTW90FA091Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8-A · Baytown, TXThe pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane while maneuvering after a partial power loss during initial climb and a partially blocked exhaust system which had been inadequately maintained.NTSB CHI90DEK01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Findlay, OHPilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following engine failure due to fuel starvation, resulting in a stall/spin. Additional causes were a corroded fuel system & carburetor, improper maintenance/rebuild, operation with known deficiencies in…NTSB SEA89LA179Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Mackay, IDThe pilot failed to maintain an adequate airspeed for flight. High density altitude was a factor.NTSB LAX89LA335Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Napa, CASuicide.NTSB DEN88FA186Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Dimock, SDThe plt was giving airplane rides to some neighbors from his private airstrip. He had just taken off with a new pax. A witness reported observing the acft skimming close to the ground after liftoff, and then the acft climbed quickly. The acft then banked…NTSB ATL88FA199Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Horse Shoe, NCA witness reported that he was irrigating a newly cultivated corn field with a spray irrigation machine. He heard and then observed the accident airplane fly through or just over a gap in the trees at the northeast end of the field. The airplane proceeded to…NTSB SEA86FA213Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Pelican, AKAt about 1500 adt on 8/19/86, the plt departed on a flt to hoonak, AK. When he did not return, a search was initiated. The acft was located at 1400 adt on the following day where it had crashed on rising mountainous terrain at an elev of about 1740 ft. an…NTSB SEA86LA043Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Sloan, NVAcft 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 CHI83FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Delavan, WIThe 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 FTW82FPG13Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Parkin, ARThe 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 MKC82FCQ09Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Fredonia, KSThe 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 CHI81FEC44Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Farmington, MINTSB FTW81FA123Accident · 2 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · N Little Rock, ARNTSB LAX81FA065Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Ocotillo Wells, CANTSB FTW81FA036Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Bixby, OKNTSB NYC80FA046Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Fairview, PANTSB NYC79FA067Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Clarion, PANTSB FTW79FA090Accident · 2 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Winnsboro, LANTSB CHI79FEV22Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscomb 8A · Garrett, ILNTSB MKC78FA069Accident · 2 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Fayette, MONTSB MKC78FA068Accident · 2 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Porcupine, SDNTSB DEN78FA052Accident · 2 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Farmington, NMNTSB IAD78FA083Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Fairfield, NCNTSB FTW78FRA11Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Pearland, TXNTSB MKC77FA034Accident · 2 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Carthage, MONTSB DEN77FTC18Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Walcott, WYNTSB NYC76AN108Accident · 2 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Plainfield, VTNTSB FTW76AF098Accident · 2 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Cabot, ARNTSB OAK76AP052Accident · 2 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Watsonville, CA