Skip to content

NTSB investigations: Luscombe 8A, FL

38 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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

Where

Latest cases

Query with 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" = 'FL' 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

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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'FL' 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"

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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' 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

Run 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 ERA15LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Mount Dora, FLExcessive particulate contamination in the fuel tank, which resulted in the interruption of the fuel flow to the engine and a partial loss of power. The source of the contamination could not be determined based on the available information.Jul 11, 2015 · N28864 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Umatilla, FLA failure of the left main landing gear due to a preexisting crack and corrosion, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.Jan 7, 2012 · N77859 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA10CA225Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.Apr 10, 2010 · N1128K · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09LA520Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Arcadia, FLThe pilot's bounced takeoff roll, which resulted in a collapsed landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's overweight condition.Aug 27, 2009 · N40VS · Substantial damage NTSB ERA09LA357Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Chipley, FLA partial loss of power due to the use of automotive gasoline that contained ethanol, which was prohibited by the operating limitations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to obtain and comply with the applicable operating limitations.Jun 19, 2009 · N41915 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC08CA205Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Indiantown, FLAn inadequate annual inspection that failed to detect a damaged rudder cable which resulted in the cable's subsequent failure during takeoff.Jun 3, 2008 · N37012 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC08LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Pensacola, FLThe fatigue fracture of the tail wheel spring during takeoff.Oct 26, 2007 · N2099K · Substantial damage NTSB MIA06LA135Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Ocala, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb.Sep 3, 2006 · N71927 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL00LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Homosassa, FLThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequently exhausting his fuel supply. Factors were his failure to obtain a weather briefing, the weather conditions which included clouds and obscuration, the residence and the…Sep 30, 2000 · N2234K · Substantial damage 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.Jan 7, 1999 · N1231K · Substantial damage NTSB MIA94LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Wimauma, FLThe failure of the person removing the chock to maintain sufficient clearance from the propeller. A contributing factor was the total lack of experience by person on ground.Mar 18, 1994 · N71891 · No damage NTSB MIA89LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · St Augustine, FLFuel contamination. A related factor was the tree.Apr 12, 1989 · N311P · Substantial damage NTSB MIA82DA104Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Panama City, FLThe pilot elected to make a precautionary landing on a highway median due to low fuel and weather conditions. During the landing roll the aircraft collided with marker posts and nosed over.Apr 18, 1982 · N2144K · Substantial damage NTSB MIA80FLD05Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Plymouth, FLNov 4, 1979 · N2345K · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76DLA02Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Jacksonville, FLJul 29, 1975 · N71434 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75DLD27Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Citra, FLOct 26, 1974 · N28827 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74DLA46Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Jacksonville, FLJun 21, 1974 · N77822 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74FLA36Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Blountstown, FLMar 8, 1974 · N45452 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74DLD23Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Cypress Grdns, FLAug 29, 1973 · N1197K · Substantial damage NTSB MIA71AM107Accident · 2 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Odessa, FLJun 6, 1971 · N71759 · Destroyed NTSB MIA71DLA15Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Gainesville, FLOct 25, 1970 · N71776 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70F0152Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Melbourne, FLSep 1, 1969 · N1251K · Destroyed NTSB MIA70F0151Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Sarasota, FLAug 17, 1969 · N2099K · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68F0341Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Sarasota, FLDec 14, 1967 · N45934 · Destroyed NTSB MIA68F0233Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Mcintosh, FLOct 5, 1967 · N72075 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67D0405Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Pahokee, FLJan 22, 1967 · N2084K · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67F0115Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Titusville, FLJul 22, 1966 · N1197K · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66F0622Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8 · Dunedin, FLJun 24, 1966 · N71185 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66F0565Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Leesburg, FLMay 7, 1966 · N71776 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66F0491Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Clearwater, FLApr 12, 1966 · N45523 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66F0520Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Fort Pierce, FLMar 31, 1966 · N1439B · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66F0337Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Orlando, FLNov 27, 1965 · N1539B · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66D0320Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Chipley, FLOct 2, 1965 · N77837 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66D0108Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Palm Beach, FLJul 3, 1965 · N71543 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0807Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Gainesville, FLNov 23, 1964 · N71619 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X2933Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Palatka, FLJul 19, 1964 · N71410 · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X1319Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Bonifay, FLApr 14, 1964 · N1244B · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0940Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Deland, FLMar 15, 1964 · N1139K · Substantial damage