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NTSB investigations: Luscombe 8E, CA

42 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Luscombe 8E. 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" = 'CA' 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 ('8190112')) 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\" = 'CA' 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 ('8190112'))
  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" = 'CA' 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 ('8190112'))
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 LAX07CA283Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Ramona, CAthe installation and subsequent failure of an incorrect part, which jammed in one wheel's brake caliper and induced the pilot's loss of directional control.Sep 29, 2007 · N2826K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX04CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · San Jose, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.Dec 18, 2003 · N1338B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX95LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Columbia, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.Jul 9, 1995 · N1050K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX95LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Hemet, CAThe other aircraft pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery and his failure to maintain directional control.Dec 20, 1994 · N1217B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX93LA358Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Napa, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The rough/uneven terrain was a factor in this accident.Sep 19, 1993 · N2485K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX87FA286Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Oakdale, CAThe plt & his plt-rated wife (flying in their Luscombe) & another couple (in a rented Mooney) had dinner & drank wine. By about 0015 the couples had taken off in their respective acft for a return flt home and they had each other in sight. The couple in the…Aug 1, 1987 · N2098B · Destroyed NTSB LAX83LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Chino, CAThe acft bounced ground looped off the runway and nosed over during landing. The acft left the runway and went into grass that was about 3 feet high. When the landing gear dug into soft dirt the acft nosed over. The pilot had only about 3 hours flying time in…Feb 21, 1983 · N1656K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80DVA45Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8-E · Selma, CAJun 11, 1980 · N2775K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79FUG26Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Redlands, CAMar 24, 1979 · N2775K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78FUQ31Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Pearblossom, CAJun 4, 1978 · N2056K · Destroyed NTSB LAX77FUA20Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Fullerton, CAAug 21, 1977 · N2726K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77DUM33Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Pauma Valley, CAJul 24, 1977 · N1843K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77FUG26Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Daggett, CAJan 27, 1977 · N72033 · Destroyed NTSB LAX76FUG51Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Apple Valley, CAMay 9, 1976 · N1925K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76AL014Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Long Beach, CAAug 23, 1975 · N19130 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB OAK73DXQ34Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Truckee, CAJun 9, 1973 · N1764K · Substantial damage NTSB OAK73DVA21Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscomb 8E · Poplar, CASep 13, 1972 · N71936 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72FUQ90Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Pacoima, CAJun 19, 1972 · N1878K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72FUM23Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · El Cajon, CAApr 14, 1972 · N2886K · Destroyed NTSB OAK72DVA19Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Selma, CASep 3, 1971 · N1922B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71DUM35Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Julian, CAApr 24, 1971 · N2453K · Substantial damage NTSB OAK71FVG54Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Cordelia, CAFeb 13, 1971 · N1742K · Destroyed NTSB OAK71DVD13Accident · No injuriesClosedSilvaire 8E · Novato, CASep 27, 1970 · N1805K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71DUG07Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Palm Sprngs, CAAug 3, 1970 · N2018K · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69D0316Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Novato, CAMay 18, 1969 · N20682 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX68F0413Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Hntngtn Bch, CAMay 11, 1968 · N45767 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX68D0347Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · El Monte, CAMar 9, 1968 · N2722K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX68F0256Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Fullerton, CADec 20, 1967 · N2243B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX68A0016Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8E · Watts, CAAug 3, 1967 · N1687K · Destroyed NTSB OAK68D0056Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Healdsburg, CAJul 19, 1967 · N1003K · Substantial damage NTSB LAX67F0387Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Laguna Beach, CAApr 23, 1967 · N2766K · Destroyed NTSB LAX67F0274Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Piru, CAJan 13, 1967 · N1357B · Substantial damage NTSB OAK67D0173Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Novato, CANov 23, 1966 · N1350B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX67A0019Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8 · Mojave, CAAug 12, 1966 · N1837K · Substantial damage NTSB OAK67F0017Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Fresno, CAJun 16, 1966 · N2011K · Substantial damage NTSB OAK66F0238Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Chico, CAMar 22, 1966 · N1003K · Substantial damage NTSB OAK66D0092Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Livermore, CAJul 22, 1965 · N71645 · Substantial damage NTSB OAK65F0037Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Fresno, CAApr 26, 1965 · N2368K · Substantial damage NTSB OAK65F0038Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Concord, CAMar 30, 1965 · N2368K · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X1157Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Auburn, CADec 27, 1964 · N2779K · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0180Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Soledad, CAOct 7, 1964 · N45406 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0143Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Palo Alto, CAJan 4, 1964 · N2663K · 2 aircraft · Destroyed