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NTSB investigations: Luscombe 8A, 1985

11 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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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
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  WHERE year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1985
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  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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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 · DestroyedNTSB NYC85LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Coventryville, NYDuring a local flt over Coventryville, NY, the plt decided to overfly and observe a building. The plt made one pass and was about to make another when the eng began to lose pwr. While planning to land in a nearby fld, the eng regained pwr and the plt…Jul 28, 1985 · N45564 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Yamhill, ORThe eng ceased operating at aprx 40 ft AGL during initial takeoff climb. Investigation disclosed the acft had been fueled with a mixture of automotive fuel and 80/87 avgas. The acft had sat on the ground for over 4 hrs with a surface tem of 95 degs f. a…Jul 27, 1985 · N1035K · DestroyedNTSB CHI85LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Valparaiso, INThe acft nosed over during landing. The plt said that he made a wheel lndg and after the acft slowed to 20 mph the tail lifted and the acft nosed over.Jul 25, 1985 · N2071K · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jun 24, 1985 · N39087 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Orofino, IDDuring strong gusting winds the private plt was attempting to give dual instruction. During short final for rwy 27 and the wind from 270 at 8 to 12 knots gusting to 18 knots an approach stall was entered into a about 50 feet AGL. Although an attempted…Jun 23, 1985 · N25231 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC85LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Harrison, NEThe acft stalled during an attempted go-around. The plt initiated the go-around while attempting to land on rwy 30 with winds from 270 degs at 40 KTS gusting to 60 KTS. The acft stalled, contacted the rwy and veered left off the rwy surface. The plt received…May 30, 1985 · N71407 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85FA169Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8-A · Columbiana, ALThe airstrip is used primarily as a gliderport and at the time of the accident, traffic was being controlled by a person on the ground using handsignals. N28428 proceeded on to the rwy to takeoff as the ultralight was on final apch. Both plts observed the…May 18, 1985 · N28428 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Suches, GAAfter takeoff in mountainous terrain pilot used shallow climb on course. Pilot stated he failed to climb to a suitable altitude. When first ridge was cleared a downdraft was encountered. Pilot made 180 degree turn but was unable to climb above terrain.Feb 28, 1985 · N71877 · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB NYC85LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Silver Lake, METhe acft stalled and contacted the ground while maneuvering during the initial takeoff climb. The plt reported that the acft became airborne following a short takeoff ground run and upon reaching tree top level, the plt reported, 'we just mushed along.' The…Jan 30, 1985 · N1907B · Substantial damage