Final NTSB investigations: Luscombe T-8F

13 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Luscombe T-8F. 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.

Cases per year

19652026
Final NTSB investigations: Luscombe T-8F per year, 1965–2026: 13 cases
19652
19661
19681
19691
19701
19711
19732
19851
19861
19931
20031

Latest cases

Query with SQL
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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('8190116'))
  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.

NTSB LAX03LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe T-8F · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and loss of directional control during landing.Feb 24, 2003 · N1822B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe T8F · Vernon, NJThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect an unsecured dipstick, resulting in oil starvation and the loss of engine power.Oct 14, 1993 · N1859B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe T-8F · Watkins, COWhile practicing ground reference maneuvers at 500 ft AGL a total loss of engine power was experienced. The pilot rated passenger in the rear seat performed the emergency landing while the PIC attempted to restart the engine. The landing was made on open…Mar 31, 1986 · N1593B · DestroyedNTSB FTW85LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe T8F · Frederick, OKThe plt stated his foot slipped off the right rudder pedal which allowed the acft to veer left off the rwy. The acft hit a ditch and flipped over. FAA coordinator confirmed initial notification of substantial damage to the acft.Jul 4, 1985 · N1580B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA74AS008Accident · 2 fatalClosedLuscombe T-8F · Cottage Grov, ORAug 21, 1973 · N2139B · DestroyedNTSB SEA73DYG23Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe T-8F · Cashmere, WAMar 3, 1973 · N1827B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA71DTI39Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe T-8F · Chinook, MTJun 13, 1971 · N2216B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX70FUQ38Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe T-8F · Las Cruces, CAJun 11, 1970 · N2196B · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70F0037Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe T-8F · Hillsboro, NDMay 25, 1969 · N1583B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN69D0070Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe T-8F · Rock Springs, WYJul 31, 1968 · N1859B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC66F0640Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLuscombe T-8F · Charlemont, MAApr 22, 1966 · N2168B · DestroyedNTSB DEN66F0162Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe T-8F · Greely, CONov 23, 1965 · N2176B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC65F0178Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe T8F · Shirley, MAMay 9, 1965 · N2058B · Substantial damage