How many accidents has the Luscombe had?

The NTSB has recorded 433 events involving the Luscombe : 52 fatal, 41 serious, 82 minor injuries, and 258 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Luscombe a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Luscombe has 433 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Luscombe Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 433 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

433

All Events

258

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (76 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Nov 05, 1998	CALDWELL, NJ	N2619K	Incident	substantial	The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control resulting in a ground-loop.
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 30, 1998	MONTAGUE, MI	N1968K	Minor	substantial	the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the loss of engine power. Factors to the accident w… the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the loss of engine power. Factors to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the trees.
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.
May 02, 1998	AUBURN, CA	N2435K	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat and the rough/uneven (furrowed) terrain. A contributing factor was carburetor icing conditions.
Mar 21, 1998	JEFFERSONVILLE, IN	N2648K	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a factor.
Dec 02, 1997	GRASS VALLEY, CA	N2591K	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadvertent activation of the aircraft brakes during the landing rollout.
Nov 24, 1997	LINCOLN, NE	N71329	Minor	substantial	the throttle linkage coming apart in flight, and the inadvertent stall.
Nov 04, 1997	BOISE, ID	N1895B	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to excessive taxispeed. Pressure perceived by the student pilot to expedite clearing… The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to excessive taxispeed. Pressure perceived by the student pilot to expedite clearing the runway after landing in order to facilitate an aircraft departure was a contributing factor.
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).
Sep 05, 1997	CARROLLTON, OH	N1871K	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
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.
Jun 15, 1997	NEW TOWN, PA	N1894B	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in an intermittent fuel supply, and a loss of engine power.
Jun 11, 1997	ANNAPOLIS, MD	N37095	Minor	destroyed	the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in accumulation of carburetor ice and subsequent loss of engine power. Related factors wer… the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in accumulation of carburetor ice and subsequent loss of engine power. Related factors were: carburetor icing conditions, and trees in the emergency landing area.
Jun 10, 1997	CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA	N1750K	Incident	substantial	The left main landing gear collapsed due to corrosion.
Apr 15, 1997	WAUTOMA, WI	N26SH	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper use of the throttle. Factors were a crosswind and soft terrain.
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.
Dec 11, 1996	ARDMORE, OK	N77974	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing.
Nov 29, 1996	FLOYDADA, TX	N1907K	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the locked left main wheel brake.
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.
Aug 03, 1996	DOUGLAS, AZ	N1616Z	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's inexperience in th… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's inexperience in the type aircraft.
Jul 04, 1996	CORSICANA, TX	N71973	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the high wind.

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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