Luscombe 8A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 216 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 06, 2008 | Lincoln, ME | N2209K | Minor | substantial | The pilot-rated-passenger's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Oct 26, 2007 | Pensacola, FL | N2099K | Incident | substantial | The fatigue fracture of the tail wheel spring during takeoff. |
| Aug 31, 2007 | Reedley, CA | N1544K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. |
| Aug 10, 2007 | Mason County, TX | N71283 | Incident | substantial |
The loss of control as result of the collapsed right main landing gear during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the failure of the right ma…The loss of control as result of the collapsed right main landing gear during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the failure of the right main gear as result of corrosion. |
| Jun 20, 2007 | London, OH | N45468 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in a grou…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent collision with a taxiway sign. Factors contributing to the accident include the crosswind and the taxiway sign. |
| Jun 15, 2007 | Columbia, IL | N2850K | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, causing a ground loop, subsequent runway excursion, and left main gear collapse. …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, causing a ground loop, subsequent runway excursion, and left main gear collapse. Factors in the accident include the ground loop encountered and the depression. |
| May 25, 2007 | Elwood, IN | N2897K | Minor | substantial |
The commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed which resulted in the airplane mushing into the terrain during the simulated…The commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed which resulted in the airplane mushing into the terrain during the simulated forced landing along with the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the commercial pilot's actions. |
| May 06, 2007 | Whitefield, NH | N1960B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition. |
| May 01, 2007 | Fruitport, MI | N1120B | Serious (2) | substantial | The flight instructor failed to use carburetor heat during takeoff in icing conditions. A factor was the power line pole. |
| Apr 15, 2007 | Chippewa Falls, WI | N28428 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot intentionally leaving the airplane unoccupied during the engine start, which resulted in the unoccupied airplane traversing into a cornfield…The pilot intentionally leaving the airplane unoccupied during the engine start, which resulted in the unoccupied airplane traversing into a cornfield. A factor was the rough/uneven cornfield. |
| Feb 17, 2007 | Compton, CA | N515SF | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A contributing factor was the passenger's interference with the pilot's m…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A contributing factor was the passenger's interference with the pilot's manipulation of the controls. |
| Jan 15, 2007 | El Paso, TX | N1190K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's foot becoming lodged behind the right rudder pedal which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. |
| Sep 03, 2006 | Elwell, MI | N28403 | Incident | substantial |
The airplane nosed over as a result of the pilot's excessive braking after he failed to attain the proper touchdown point and failed to perform a go-a…The airplane nosed over as a result of the pilot's excessive braking after he failed to attain the proper touchdown point and failed to perform a go-around. |
| Sep 03, 2006 | Ocala, FL | N71927 | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb. |
| Jul 20, 2006 | Marine City, MI | N1026K | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to the partial blocked carburetor fuel screen which resulted in partial fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain…A loss of engine power due to the partial blocked carburetor fuel screen which resulted in partial fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred. |
| Jun 24, 2006 | Bowling Green, MO | N2890K | Serious (1) | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to fatigue fracture of the number two cylinder exhaust valve during initial climb after takeoff. A contributing factor w…The loss of engine power due to fatigue fracture of the number two cylinder exhaust valve during initial climb after takeoff. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain (cornfield) encountered during the forced landing. |
| Aug 07, 2005 | Otis Orchards, WA | N2094K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control as a result of excessive braking while landing, which resulted in the nose over. |
| Aug 02, 2005 | Benson, AZ | N71780 | Incident | substantial | the non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| May 31, 2005 | Wagoner, OK | N28784 | Incident | substantial | The pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing and attempted go-around. |
| Mar 06, 2005 | Lexington, NC | N45524 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's excessive braking during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over. A factor was the tailwind. |
| Feb 16, 2005 | Brookhaven, MS | N39057 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in the airplane ground…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in the airplane ground looping. |
| Aug 27, 2004 | Nampa, ID | N1983B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include the pilot's very low total time in this make and model ai…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include the pilot's very low total time in this make and model aircraft (one hour), and the soft terrain the aircraft encountered along the side of the runway. |
| Jul 21, 2004 | Merrill, WI | N45628 | Minor | substantial |
The dual student's failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb after takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.…The dual student's failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb after takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A contributing factor was that all available runway was not used for takeoff due to the touch-and-go operation. An additional factor was the swamp terrain encountered. |
| Aug 30, 2003 | Maquoketa, IA | N1954B | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's excessive use of the brake system, which resulted in directional control not being maintained during the landing. A factor to the acciden…The pilot's excessive use of the brake system, which resulted in directional control not being maintained during the landing. A factor to the accident was the crosswind. |
| Aug 21, 2003 | Macon, MO | N25342 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper use of the rudder, which resulted in directional control not being maintained during the landing. A factor to the accident was t…The pilot's improper use of the rudder, which resulted in directional control not being maintained during the landing. A factor to the accident was the crosswind gust. |