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NTSB investigations: Luscombe 8A, WA

36 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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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" = 'WA' 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\" = 'WA' 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" = 'WA' 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 WPR21LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Port Townsend, WAThe pilot’s inadequate engine hand propping procedure which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with a fueling station.Mar 29, 2021 · N28461 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR11LA391Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Cowiche, WAA partial loss of engine power during maneuvering flight due to an exhaust valve failure.Aug 18, 2011 · N1444K · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09LA390Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Eatonville, WAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's lack of an interconnected fuel vent system.Aug 6, 2009 · N28425 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA03LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Colville, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions on landing. A contributing factor was a crosswind.May 15, 2003 · N1977B · Substantial damage 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.Sep 15, 2000 · N77948 · Substantial damage 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.Mar 22, 1997 · N1184K · Substantial damage NTSB SEA96LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Puyallup, WAthe owner's failure to comply with requirements for annual inspections of the airplane, and the debonding of the right brake lining and subsequent jamming of the lining into the right main wheel.Feb 13, 1996 · N71836 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA92LA188Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Snoqualmie, WAThe pilot's not maintaining control of the aircraft because of incapacitation resulting from both hypoglycemia/diet and loss of consciousness.Aug 24, 1992 · N71183 · Destroyed NTSB SEA92LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Vancouver, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent.Mar 15, 1992 · N1127B · Substantial damage NTSB SEA87LA181Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Burbank, WAWhile on a local pleasure flight the pilot made a 30 degree, banked turn at reduced power. The aircraft entered a stall and descended to the ground. The aircraft has no stall warning system.Sep 5, 1987 · N71513 · Destroyed NTSB SEA86LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Rosalia, WADuring climb out the acft entered a departure stall. The acfts left wing dropped and the acft came to rest 90 degrees from its departure heading. This acft has no stall warning system.Aug 3, 1986 · N1886B · Substantial damage NTSB SEA85FA212Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Renton, WAThe inexperienced, low time student pilot reported a gradual loss of power while operating his luscobe 8A aircraft on a personal, local flight. The aircraft was equipped with a stromberg carburetor whose mixture was permanently wired full open and power was…Sep 14, 1985 · N2073K · Destroyed NTSB SEA85LYE01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Cheney, WAAcft was found abandoned after sustaining substantial damage in apparent lndg attempt in snow-covered marsh. Presumed pilot had expired student certificate and had registered acft to self under an alias. Circumstances of mishap unknown.Feb 16, 1985 · N28833 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA83LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Cle Elum, WAThe acft collided with a power line while flying low over a river. Reportedly the student pilot was buzzing some rafterson the yakima river when the acft collided with a power line about 25 feet AGL. The powerline was downed by the impact and the acft right…May 21, 1983 · N71836 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA82DYE03Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Friday Harbor, WANov 29, 1981 · N45651 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA77DYE23Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Orcas Island, WAJun 12, 1977 · N72041 · Destroyed NTSB SEA76DYE42Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Port Orchard, WAMay 23, 1976 · N71629 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA76FYE33Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Maple Valley, WAApr 4, 1976 · N1202B · Substantial damage NTSB SEA76FYC14Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Vancouver, WAAug 26, 1975 · N2267K · Substantial damage NTSB SEA76DYG41Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Lyons Ferry, WAJun 8, 1975 · N1089K · Substantial damage NTSB SEA74DYE24Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Auburn, WAOct 17, 1973 · N28461 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA73ASO13Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Ellensburg, WANov 28, 1972 · N1170B · Destroyed NTSB SEA72AS052Accident · 5 fatalClosedCessna 182J · Port Angeles, WAJun 1, 1972 · N3380F · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB SEA72FYG09Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Newport, WASep 5, 1971 · N28443 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA71AS012Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Bremerton, WAAug 30, 1970 · N28480 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB SEA70AS029Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Mead, WAJan 31, 1970 · N71395 · Destroyed NTSB SEA70D0085Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Snohomish, WASep 7, 1969 · N28436 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA69D0260Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Alderwd Mnor, WAApr 30, 1969 · N71715 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA68F0196Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Renton, WANov 2, 1967 · N28425 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA68A0023Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Olympia, WASep 3, 1967 · N71865 · Destroyed NTSB SEA68D0105Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Deer Park, WAAug 28, 1967 · N28833 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA67D0237Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · College Pl., WAFeb 2, 1967 · N2087K · Substantial damage NTSB SEA66F0145Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Goldbar, WAOct 11, 1965 · N1157K · Destroyed NTSB SEA66F0085Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Deer Park, WAAug 7, 1965 · N25229 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA65A0052Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Mead, WAApr 23, 1965 · N28416 · Destroyed NTSB SEA65F0031Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Mead, WAMar 28, 1965 · N1115K · Substantial damage