How many accidents has the Luscombe 8F had?

The NTSB has recorded 38 events involving the Luscombe 8F: 3 fatal, 3 serious, 6 minor injuries, and 26 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Luscombe 8F a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Luscombe 8F has 38 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Luscombe 8F Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 38 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

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Fatal (4 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Nov 12, 1993	GRIFFIN, GA	N822B	Serious (1)	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING FOLLOWING A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNKNOWN REASONS.
Oct 04, 1993	BENTON, KS	N801B	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE PROXIMITY OF THE DITCH TO TH… THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE PROXIMITY OF THE DITCH TO THE RUNWAY WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Sep 18, 1993	FESTUS, MO	N840B	Incident	substantial	a fatigue failure of the tailwheel spring.
May 26, 1990	MORGAN, UT	N1113B	Incident	substantial	PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE BRAKES DURING LANDING ROLL.
May 21, 1989	RAMSEY, MN	N2746K	Incident	substantial	THE PASSENGERS INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLIGHT CONTROLS AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE SEVERITY OF THE … THE PASSENGERS INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLIGHT CONTROLS AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE SEVERITY OF THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DITCH LOCATED SHORT OF THE RUNWAY WHICH THE AIRCRAFT CONTACTED.
Mar 27, 1988	LOMPOC, CA	N1374B	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 15, 1986	MARBLE CANYON, AZ	N2122B	Fatal (2)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jan 24, 1986	HALF MOON BAY, CA	N1507B	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 23, 1984	NEWBURG, MD	N836B	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 12, 1984	LEVENWORTH, WA	N1509B	Serious (1)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jul 16, 1982	BELLEVILLE, MI	N5PL	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 01, 1982	CALHAN, CO	N1370B	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 25, 1982	ESSINGTON, PA	N1552B	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending

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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