Luscombe Safety Record

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

433

All Events

258

Incidents

82

Minor

41

Serious

52

Fatal (76 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 10, 1989 NAPA, CA N77969 Fatal (1) destroyed SUICIDE.
Jun 30, 1989 SEBEWAING, MI N2154K Minor substantial PILOT'S INATTENTIVE AIRCRAFT HANDLING WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO DETECT AND PREVENT THE AIRCRAFT'S DESCENT INTO THE WHEAT FIELD.
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.
May 13, 1989 BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV N2943K Incident substantial INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITION BY THE PILOT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE WIND GUSTS ENCOUNTERED DURING LANDING FLARE.
Apr 12, 1989 ST AUGUSTINE, FL N311P Incident substantial FUEL CONTAMINATION. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE TREE.
Nov 27, 1988 PORT LAVACA, TX N2301K Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 15, 1988 HOUSTON, TX N1639B Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 28, 1988 PAINTON, MO N1404K Serious (1) destroyed PILOT DID NOT MAINTIAN THE PROPER DECENT RATE ON THE FINAL APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT.
Aug 24, 1988 DOYLESTOWN, PA N1203K Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 20, 1988 DILLINGHAM, AK N2542K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 18, 1988 DIMOCK, SD N71572 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 10, 1988 PLYMOUTH, MA N2232K Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 23, 1988 BURLESON, TX N25236 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 22, 1988 HORSE SHOE, NC N1144B Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 03, 1988 GRANTSVILLE, UT N71646 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 21, 1988 GENEVA, FL N45980 Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 15, 1988 ROCHESTER, NY N2047K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 27, 1988 LOMPOC, CA N1374B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 26, 1987 CHILLICOTHE, MO N71288 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 10, 1987 CARTERSVILLE, GA N2600K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 05, 1987 BURBANK, WA N71513 Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 17, 1987 JUNEAU, AK N2507K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 01, 1987 OAKDALE, CA N2098B Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 31, 1987 SELMA, CA N1017K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 18, 1987 LONDON, OH N1029K Incident substantial 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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