Luscombe 8A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 216 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2023 | Boerne, TX | N71804 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Feb 20, 2023 | Guthrie, OK | N25342 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Jul 30, 2022 | Ephratah, NY | N1358K | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 04, 2021 | Fort Wayne, IN | N2071K | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power after takeoff due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground and the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor he…The total loss of engine power after takeoff due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground and the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat immediately before takeoff. |
| May 24, 2021 | Skaneateles, NY | N1331K | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over event. |
| Jun 03, 2017 | Rexberg, ID | N1627K | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information which resulted in a landing short of the runway. |
| Jul 17, 2016 | Minden, NV | N2759K | Minor | substantial | The failure of a main landing gear leg during takeoff due to corrosion, which resulted in a nose-over during the subsequent landing on a grassy area. |
| Jul 19, 2015 | Oxford, IA | N45508 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff based on the runway and density altitude conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and …The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff based on the runway and density altitude conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. |
| May 29, 2015 | Churchville, MD | N2009B | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper reduction of the fuel mixture while the airplane was descending on the final leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a tota…The pilot's improper reduction of the fuel mixture while the airplane was descending on the final leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent aerodynamic stall. |
| 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. |
| 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 06, 2008 | Lincoln, ME | N2209K | Minor | substantial | The pilot-rated-passenger's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 04, 2001 | Fort Bragg, CA | N28882 | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while making a precautionary landing resulting in an inadvertent stall. |
| Nov 25, 2000 | ANTLERS, OK | N45537 | Minor | substantial | the loss of engine power resulting from carburetor icing conditions. |
| Sep 30, 2000 | HOMOSASSA, FL | N2234K | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequently exhausting his fuel supply. Factors were his failure to obta…The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequently exhausting his fuel supply. Factors were his failure to obtain a weather briefing, the weather conditions which included clouds and obscuration, the residence and the tree. |
| Sep 26, 1999 | GRAN MARAIS, MN | N65353 | Minor | substantial | the downwind turn, stall, mush, due to the pilot's decision to turn and failure to maintain flying speed. |
| Nov 24, 1997 | LINCOLN, NE | N71329 | Minor | substantial | the throttle linkage coming apart in flight, and the inadvertent stall. |
| 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. |
| Jun 20, 1993 | BEACH CITY, OH | N71155 | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND HIS DIVERTED ATTENTION WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH THE GR…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND HIS DIVERTED ATTENTION WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. |