Luscombe 8A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 216 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2014 | Tucson, AZ | N77917 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's use of excessive brakes during taxi, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. |
| Jul 31, 2013 | Ellinwood, KS | N45957 | Incident | substantial | The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Jun 13, 2013 | Orangeburg, SC | N71232 | Incident | substantial |
The inadvertent slippage of the pilot's foot off the right rudder pedal, resulting in a loss of directional control on the ground, and the pilot's ove…The inadvertent slippage of the pilot's foot off the right rudder pedal, resulting in a loss of directional control on the ground, and the pilot's overly aggressive application of wheel brakes, resulting in a nose over. |
| Mar 13, 2013 | Madera, CA | N1544K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Feb 22, 2013 | Lebanon, OR | N1192K | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to compensate for a crosswind during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control. |
| Jan 03, 2013 | Oceano, CA | N45923 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and his improper decision to begin a low-level maneuver at an altitude that was not sufficient for re…The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and his improper decision to begin a low-level maneuver at an altitude that was not sufficient for recovery before ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from marijuana use. |
| Jul 22, 2012 | Leander, TX | N71743 | Minor | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation, which resulted in the airplane’s reduced climb performance and subsequent impact …The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation, which resulted in the airplane’s reduced climb performance and subsequent impact with trees off the end of the runway. |
| Jun 23, 2012 | Mexico, MO | N1380K | Incident | substantial | The airplane's encounter with a downdraft during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Apr 03, 2012 | Pittsburgh, PA | N71479 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jan 07, 2012 | Umatilla, FL | N77859 | Incident | substantial | A failure of the left main landing gear due to a preexisting crack and corrosion, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. |
| Oct 08, 2011 | Dixie, GA | N41907 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the No. 2 cylinder’s connecting rod, which resulted in the disconnection of the rod and a subsequent …Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the No. 2 cylinder’s connecting rod, which resulted in the disconnection of the rod and a subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Sep 10, 2011 | Huntington, IN | N71212 | Incident | substantial | The failure of the right main landing gear strut due to internal corrosion. |
| Aug 18, 2011 | Cowiche, WA | N1444K | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during maneuvering flight due to an exhaust valve failure. |
| Jun 26, 2011 | Farmdale, OH | N71687 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's decision to initiate an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude that did not allow for full recovery of the airplane before ground impact. |
| Nov 06, 2010 | Hot Springs, VA | N71102 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. |
| Nov 01, 2010 | Schaumburg, IL | N71823 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot did not maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the…The pilot did not maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to the unlocked engine primer. |
| Sep 01, 2010 | Churchville, MD | N2156K | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel valve was in the "ON" position during his preflight inspection, resulting in the loss of engine power duri…The pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel valve was in the "ON" position during his preflight inspection, resulting in the loss of engine power during takeoff. |
| Apr 10, 2010 | Lakeland, FL | N1128K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop. |
| Mar 05, 2010 | Savannah, GA | N45976 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and inadvertent stall after takeoff. |
| Jan 19, 2010 | Madison, GA | N2750K | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a tailwind. |
| Aug 27, 2009 | Arcadia, FL | N40VS | Incident | substantial | The pilot's bounced takeoff roll, which resulted in a collapsed landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's overweight condition. |
| Aug 06, 2009 | Eatonville, WA | N28425 | Incident | substantial |
The 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 …The 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. |
| Oct 03, 2008 | Greeley, CO | N25342 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the lack of r…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the lack of remedial action from the flight instructor. |
| Jun 03, 2008 | Indiantown, FL | N37012 | Incident | substantial | An inadequate annual inspection that failed to detect a damaged rudder cable which resulted in the cable's subsequent failure during takeoff. |
| Apr 30, 2008 | Remus, MI | N28403 | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power during approach due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain and a tree. |