NTSB investigations: Luscombe 8A
46 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Luscombe 8A, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - on ground/water”. 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
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2007 | 8 |
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('8190104', '8190111')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 260))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 260))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB LAX07CA289Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Reedley, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing.NTSB DFW07LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Mason County, TXThe loss of control as result of the collapsed right main landing gear during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the failure of the right main gear as result of corrosion.NTSB CHI07CA175Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · London, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent collision with a taxiway sign. Factors contributing to the accident include the…NTSB CHI07CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Columbia, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, causing a ground loop, subsequent runway excursion, and left main gear collapse. Factors in the accident include the ground loop encountered and the depression.NTSB NYC07CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Whitefield, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB CHI07CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Chippewa Falls, WIThe pilot intentionally leaving the airplane unoccupied during the engine start, which resulted in the unoccupied airplane traversing into a cornfield. A factor was the rough/uneven cornfield.NTSB LAX07CA088Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Compton, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A contributing factor was the passenger's interference with the pilot's manipulation of the controls.NTSB DFW07CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · El Paso, TXThe pilot's foot becoming lodged behind the right rudder pedal which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.NTSB LAX05CA256Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Benson, AZthe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB DFW05CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Wagoner, OKThe pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing and attempted go-around.NTSB MIA05LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Brookhaven, MSThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in the airplane ground looping.NTSB SEA04CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Nampa, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include the pilot's very low total time in this make and model aircraft (one hour), and the soft terrain the aircraft encountered along the side of the runway.NTSB CHI03LA295Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Maquoketa, IAThe pilot's excessive use of the brake system, which resulted in directional control not being maintained during the landing. A factor to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB CHI03LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Macon, MOThe 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 SEA03LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Colville, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions on landing. A contributing factor was a crosswind.NTSB CHI02LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Harrisonville, MOdirectional control not maintained be the pilot during landing rollout. The ditch was a contributing factor.NTSB SEA00LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Tacoma, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors include a gusting crosswind.NTSB NYC00LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Westminster, MDthe delayed corrective action by the flight instructor. Factors were the failure of the private pilot to maintain directional control, his failure to use the brakes, and the lack of brakes on the right side for the flight instructor.NTSB FTW00LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Greenville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB FTW99LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Ada, OKThe pilot's excessive application of the wheel brakes.NTSB CHI99LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Schaumburg, ILthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the snowbank which the airplane contacted.NTSB ATL99LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8-A · Palmetto, FLThe failure of the wheel fairing attach bolts that resulted in the loss of control during the landing roll when the fairing became lodged under the left wheel.NTSB CHI98LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Chillicothe, MOthe 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 FTW97LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Seminole, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions. A factor was the prevailing quartering tailwind.NTSB SEA97LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Arlington, WALanding long (improper touchdown point) and collapse of the main landing gear during an intentional swerve or groundloop. Factors include excessive airspeed on approach.NTSB MIA97LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Charlotte, NCfailure of the pilot maintain directional control of the aircraft, while landing. The proximity of trees was a related factor.NTSB FTW95LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Farmington, NMFailure by the pilot to maintain directional control.NTSB CHI93LA100Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Mason City, IAExcessive braking by the dual student.NTSB ANC93LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe SL8 · Anchorage, AKThe failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control of his airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot in commands improper taxi speed.NTSB LAX92LA392Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Columbia, CAThe failure of the student to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the low speed portion of the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the lack of brake pedals at the instructor's seat position on the right side of the cockpit.NTSB SEA92LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Rawlins, WYAn inadequate weather evaluation. Factors to the accident were: gusts and crosswind.NTSB CHI91LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Lake Geneva, WIAircraft control was not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were a quartering tailwind.NTSB LAX91LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Bakersfield, CAThat the pilot failed to properly compensate for the wind conditions. Contributing to this accident was the existing crosswind.NTSB DEN90LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Logan, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper use of the wheel brakes. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.NTSB BFO90LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Frederick, MDThe pilot failed to maintain directional control, and used excessive braking trying to regain control.NTSB NYC89LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Ithaca, NYA loss of control on takeoff due to improper takeoff techniques.NTSB MKC88LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8-A · Chillicothe, MODuring 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 ATL87LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · London, OHThe pilot was making a planned refueling stop at madison county airport. He stated he made a normal pattern entry, approach and landing. During the roll out the aircraft groundlooped to the right and departed the runway. Investigation revealed no preimpact…NTSB LAX87LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Riverside, CAA Luscombe 8A ground looped on landing roll. The pilot indicated that during the landing roll after his third landing he heard a 'pop' sound. The aircraft veered right, collapsing the left main landing gear and damaging the left wing. After the accident the…NTSB LAX85LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · San Jose, CAThe 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 CHI84LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Shelbyville, ILAfter 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 NYC84LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Bedford, MAThe 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 LAX84LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Casa Grande, AZThe 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 DEN83LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · La Junta, COThe 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 LAX82DA270Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Kernville, CADuring 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 DEN82DA104Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Wendover, UTThe 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…