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NTSB investigations: Luscombe 8A, TX

56 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.

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Phase of flight

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Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Luscombe 8A, TX per year, 1964–2026: 56 cases
1964	4
1965	6
1966	3
1967	1
1968	4
1969	2
1970	2
1971	1
1972	4
1973	2
1974	2
1975	1
1977	1
1978	1
1981	1
1982	1
1988	1
1990	1
1991	1
1994	1
1997	1
2000	1
2001	1
2007	2
2012	1
2016	2
2017	2
2018	1
2020	1
2022	1
2023	1
2026	2

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' 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\" = 'TX' 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" = 'TX' 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 CEN27LA032AccidentClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openLuscombe 8A · Fredericksburg, TXOct 23, 2026 · N1329K 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…Jul 14, 2026 · N1164K · Substantial damage NTSB CEN23LA426Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Boerne, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Sep 28, 2023 · N71804 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN22LA423Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Kingsbury, TXA total loss of engine power due to a failure of the ignition switch from carbon tracking, which resulted in a forced landing and a subsequent impact with trees.Sep 10, 2022 · N25144 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN21LA085Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Manvel, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during his attempted landing and his loss of situational awareness that led to him to misidentify a pipeline field for the landing airpark.Dec 10, 2020 · N2238K · Substantial damage NTSB GAA18CA205Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Vernon, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landingApr 5, 2018 · N71617 · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA522Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Westminster, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.Sep 6, 2017 · N1590K · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA510Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Angleton, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.Aug 19, 2017 · N71971 · Substantial damage 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.Dec 31, 2016 · N4407T · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB GAA16CA269Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Midland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground-loop, main landing gear collapse and collision with terrain.May 28, 2016 · N72087 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12LA477Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Leander, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation, which resulted in the airplane’s reduced climb performance and subsequent impact with trees off the end of the runway.Jul 22, 2012 · N71743 · Substantial damage 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.Aug 10, 2007 · N71283 · Substantial damage 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.Jan 15, 2007 · N1190K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW02LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Haltom City, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Dec 7, 2001 · N1212B · Substantial damage 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.Jun 6, 2000 · N45880 · Substantial damage 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.Jul 3, 1997 · N71381 · Substantial damage 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.Jun 21, 1994 · N71347 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW92LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Southlake, TXThe pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor was improper airspeed prior to touchdown which resulted in a hard landing.Dec 7, 1991 · N45722 · Substantial damage 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.Apr 7, 1990 · N1410K · Destroyed NTSB FTW88DPA05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Burleson, TXThe airplane was on downwind when the pilot pulled on the carburetor heat and reduced the RPM. When he reapplied power, the engine would not respond. During the forced landing, the pilot got the airplane on the airport but hit the right wing and tailwheel on…Jul 23, 1988 · N25236 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83FRG02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportLuscombe 8A · San Antonio, TXThe pilot tookoff in gusty winds and accelerated to about 85 KTS. The aircraft then climbed steeply, stalled and crashed.Oct 31, 1982 · N71557 · Destroyed NTSB FTW81FQD28Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · El Paso, TXJun 28, 1981 · N45740 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79FPD05Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Clifton, TXDec 29, 1978 · N45497 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78FRA11Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Pearland, TXDec 18, 1977 · N1285K · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB FTW75FPA26Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Plano, TXMay 19, 1975 · N1462K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74FQD22Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Fabens, TXMay 12, 1974 · N45740 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74DRA34Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Shepherd, TXMar 30, 1974 · N77913 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74DRG44Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · New Braunfels, TXDec 23, 1973 · N45722 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73DRJ39Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Lufkin, TXJun 5, 1973 · N1706K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73DPD02Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Hurst, TXJul 16, 1972 · N45713 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72AF002Accident · 2 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Devers, TXJul 11, 1972 · N71246 · Destroyed NTSB FTW72AF056Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Houston, TXFeb 23, 1972 · N1277K · Destroyed NTSB FTW72FRA35Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscomb 8A · Sugar Land, TXJan 22, 1972 · N45816 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71DRG75Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Bandera, TXFeb 1, 1971 · N2853K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70DRA21Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Addicks, TXMay 30, 1970 · N71332 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70FPD14Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Saginaw, TXMay 27, 1970 · N45890 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70D0230Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Houston, TXSep 26, 1969 · N73851 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70F0247Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Saches, TXSep 6, 1969 · N71976 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69F0091Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Bonham, TXAug 2, 1968 · N20690 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69D0089Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Eagle Pass, TXJul 6, 1968 · N25368 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68F0436Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Waco, TXJan 27, 1968 · N45670 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68A0071Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Arlington, TXJan 14, 1968 · N71957 · Destroyed NTSB FTW67D0592Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Houston, TXMay 9, 1967 · N45939 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0132Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Gonzalez, TXAug 9, 1966 · N77908 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0083Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Caddo Mills, TXJul 4, 1966 · N1702K · Destroyed NTSB FTW67F0060Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Crowley, TXJun 23, 1966 · N28598 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0428Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Bowie, TXDec 5, 1965 · N45404 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66D0280Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Friendswood, TXSep 11, 1965 · N25251 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0221Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Sherman, TXAug 9, 1965 · N45495 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0055Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Smithfield, TXJun 15, 1965 · N77847 · Destroyed