Luscombe Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 433 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

433

All Events

258

Incidents

82

Minor

41

Serious

52

Fatal (76 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Nov 12, 2025 Fresno, CA N1264K Incident substantial The pilot's improper application of left brake pedal during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop.
Jul 05, 2025 Newaygo, MI N71790 Incident substantial
The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during the flight which resulted in a total loss of engine p…

The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during the flight which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Apr 18, 2025 Placerville, CA N1286B Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Apr 13, 2025 Punta Gorda, FL N815B Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain direction control of the airplane during the landing roll.
Feb 11, 2025 Hampton, NH N77989 Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attac…

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and subsequent aerodynamic stall.
Jan 27, 2025 Brush, CO N1739K Minor substantial The failure of the left main landing gear forward strut.
Jan 16, 2025 Omaha, NE N71586 Serious (1) substantial The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Sep 21, 2024 Elyria, OH N2952K Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a direct crosswind.
Aug 30, 2024 Bend, OR N71899 Incident substantial A failure of the left fuel valve, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Jun 12, 2024 South Lake Tahoe, CA N37081 Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 23, 2024 Truth or Consequences, NM N2669K Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during approach and landing that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a berm.
Sep 28, 2023 Boerne, TX N71804 Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Aug 27, 2023 Hillsboro, OR N28841 Incident substantial
The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted i…

The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.
Aug 05, 2023 General Rodriguez, OF LV-NRF Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 19, 2023 Cortez, CO N2515K Incident substantial Failure of the right main landing gear due to prolonged corrosion of the landing gear tube, which weakened the gear.
Apr 30, 2023 Palmer, TX N1113B Incident substantial
The installation of an unapproved rudder control cable, which resulted in a fatigue failure and subsequent loss of rudder control during cruise flight…

The installation of an unapproved rudder control cable, which resulted in a fatigue failure and subsequent loss of rudder control during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s inadequate inspection of the rudder control system.
Feb 20, 2023 Guthrie, OK N25342 Minor substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Feb 19, 2023 Houston, TX N2722K Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to attain/maintain lateral airplane control during landing, which resulted in an impact with the runway surface.
Nov 09, 2022 Bridgeport, TX N1855K Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of control due to a wind gust during landing.
Sep 10, 2022 Kingsbury, TX N25144 Minor substantial
A 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 …

A 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.
Jul 30, 2022 Ephratah, NY N1358K Minor substantial A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jun 25, 2022 New Market, VA N77863 Incident substantial Impact with a fence during an attempted takeoff from a short, uphill turf airstrip.
Jun 25, 2022 Palmyra, PA N1476K Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glide path to the runway.
Mar 20, 2022 Paragould, AR N1953B Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a ground loop.
Dec 13, 2021 Ellinwood, KS N1616K Incident substantial The pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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