Luscombe Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 433 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07, 2012 | Westport, WA | N1183K | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate crosswind compensation, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll. |
| Jul 23, 2011 | Poplar Grove, IL | N2844K | Minor | substantial | The pilot's decision to not use all available runway length and his failure to abort the takeoff. |
| May 17, 2011 | Spicewood, TX | XB-11Y | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| May 03, 2011 | Apex, NC | N1902K | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s excessive application of the brakes, which caused the airplane to nose over. |
| 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. |
| Jul 04, 2010 | Tillamook, OR | N2466K | Minor | substantial |
The certified flight instructor’s selection of an inappropriate landing surface and the loss of engine power as a result of the improper use carbureto…The certified flight instructor’s selection of an inappropriate landing surface and the loss of engine power as a result of the improper use carburetor heat. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. |
| 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. |
| Jun 12, 2004 | Joliet, IL | N1970K | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and the subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control during the encounter with the standing…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and the subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control during the encounter with the standing water. Contributing factors were the standing water and the soft runway condition. |
| Mar 26, 2004 | Chiloquin, OR | C-FHUH | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a downwind turn resulting in a stall-mush and collision with the ground. Wind gusts were a factor. |
| Oct 11, 2003 | Murrieta, CA | N1918B | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Fog and rising…The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Fog and rising terrain were contributing factors. |
| 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. |
| May 18, 2001 | Apple Valley, CA | N1606B | Minor | substantial | The pilot's fuel mismanagement, which led to fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, and subsequent landing on unsuitable terrain. |
| Feb 03, 2001 | TOMBSTONE, AZ | N747MP | Minor | substantial | The pilot's lack of directional control on the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and inadvertent nose over. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Nov 24, 1997 | LINCOLN, NE | N71329 | Minor | substantial | the throttle linkage coming apart in flight, and the inadvertent stall. |
| Sep 05, 1997 | CARROLLTON, OH | N1871K | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |