Luscombe 8A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 216 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 01, 1998 | CHILLICOTHE, MO | N71306 | Incident | substantial |
the improper use of the engine starting procedure. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's lack of recent experience, the ai…the improper use of the engine starting procedure. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's lack of recent experience, the aircraft not being tied down, the utility pole and guy wire. |
| May 27, 1998 | PAXSON, AK | N1322B | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to a failure of the engine's number 3 intake valve. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landi…A loss of engine power due to a failure of the engine's number 3 intake valve. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Nov 24, 1997 | LINCOLN, NE | N71329 | Minor | substantial | the throttle linkage coming apart in flight, and the inadvertent stall. |
| Sep 27, 1997 | BROOKLYN, MI | N1269K | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the transmission wires (inadequate visual lookout, and failing to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance fro…failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the transmission wires (inadequate visual lookout, and failing to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance from the obstruction). |
| Jul 03, 1997 | SEMINOLE, TX | N71381 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions. A factor was the prevailing quartering tailwind. |
| Mar 27, 1997 | KAKE, AK | N1295K | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with t…The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area, the pilot's becoming lost/disoriented, and rocks and boulders in the emergency landing area. |
| Mar 22, 1997 | ARLINGTON, WA | N1184K | Incident | substantial |
Landing long (improper touchdown point) and collapse of the main landing gear during an intentional swerve or groundloop. Factors include excessive a…Landing long (improper touchdown point) and collapse of the main landing gear during an intentional swerve or groundloop. Factors include excessive airspeed on approach. |
| Feb 22, 1997 | MORGAN, UT | N77947 | Incident | substantial | Disconnection of the mixture control wire wound cable sheath. A factor was the abrupt, elevated edge of the highway pavement. |
| Nov 24, 1996 | CHARLOTTE, NC | N1378K | Incident | substantial | failure of the pilot maintain directional control of the aircraft, while landing. The proximity of trees was a related factor. |
| Oct 26, 1996 | EL CAJON, CA | N71643 | Incident | substantial | unfavorable weather condition(s), which caused the aircraft to descend at a rate that exceeded its climb capability. |
| Jul 04, 1996 | CORSICANA, TX | N71973 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the high wind. |
| Jun 03, 1996 | GREENVILLE, MI | N2887K | Incident | substantial |
foreign material, probably due to improper maintenance, which blocked the main fuel metering jet of the carburetor, and resulted in fuel starvation an…foreign material, probably due to improper maintenance, which blocked the main fuel metering jet of the carburetor, and resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. |
| Feb 13, 1996 | PUYALLUP, WA | N71836 | Incident | substantial |
the owner's failure to comply with requirements for annual inspections of the airplane, and the debonding of the right brake lining and subsequent jam…the owner's failure to comply with requirements for annual inspections of the airplane, and the debonding of the right brake lining and subsequent jamming of the lining into the right main wheel. |
| Nov 25, 1995 | KUTZTOWN, PA | N1109K | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing roll resulting in the airplane nosing over. |
| Jul 02, 1995 | WILLIAMSON, GA | N2853K | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHEN A WINDSHEAR WAS …THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHEN A WINDSHEAR WAS ENCOUNTERED. |
| Jun 25, 1995 | HUBBARD, OR | N719JX | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE FAILURE OF THE MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WHO REBUILT THE AIRCRAFT TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE WING LOWER LIFT STRUT ATTACHMENT BOLTS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE …THE FAILURE OF THE MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WHO REBUILT THE AIRCRAFT TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE WING LOWER LIFT STRUT ATTACHMENT BOLTS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF ANOTHER MAINTENANCE PERSON TO ADEQUATELY INSPECT THE AIRCRAFT FOR PROPERLY SECURED BOLTS. |
| Jun 24, 1995 | HAMPSHIRE, IL | N2086K | Serious (2) | substantial | the pilot's failure to attain liftoff speed. A factor in the accident was the ditch. |
| Jun 09, 1995 | FARMINGTON, NM | N1143B | Incident | substantial | FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. |
| Mar 25, 1995 | ZANESVILLE, OH | N45631 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing after landing. Related factors were the unfavorable (gusty) wind condition, and…the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing after landing. Related factors were the unfavorable (gusty) wind condition, and the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions. |
| Sep 24, 1994 | BYERS, CO | N71245 | Incident | substantial |
FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE DURING APPROACH TO LANDING. A FACTOR WAS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN MAKE, MODEL, AND TYPE OF AIRCRAF…FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE DURING APPROACH TO LANDING. A FACTOR WAS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN MAKE, MODEL, AND TYPE OF AIRCRAFT. |
| Jun 21, 1994 | DECATUR, TX | N71347 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE MANEUVERING. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S MANEUVERING AT AN LOW ALTITUDE AND HIS LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN MAKE AND M…THE PILOT'S LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE MANEUVERING. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S MANEUVERING AT AN LOW ALTITUDE AND HIS LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN MAKE AND MODEL. |
| Jun 09, 1994 | PEORIA, IL | N72009 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's misjudged landing flare. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot allowing the airplane to descend at an excessive rate. |
| Mar 18, 1994 | WIMAUMA, FL | N71891 | Serious | — |
THE FAILURE OF THE PERSON REMOVING THE CHOCK TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FROM THE PROPELLER. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE TOTAL LACK OF EXPERIEN…THE FAILURE OF THE PERSON REMOVING THE CHOCK TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FROM THE PROPELLER. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE TOTAL LACK OF EXPERIENCE BY PERSON ON GROUND. |
| Oct 07, 1993 | BRISTOL, IN | N71492 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's abrupt maneuver (intentional swerve) and main gear collapse during the landing roll on a short grass strip. |
| Sep 01, 1993 | KIJIK RIVER, AK | N71585 | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE DURING THE LOW PASS. |