Luscombe Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 433 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 1993 | MASON CITY, IA | N2611K | Serious (1) | substantial | EXCESSIVE BRAKING BY THE DUAL STUDENT. |
| Aug 24, 1992 | SNOQUALMIE, WA | N71183 | Serious (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S NOT MAINTAINING CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT BECAUSE OF INCAPACITATION RESULTING FROM BOTH HYPOGLYCEMIA/DIET AND LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS. |
| Aug 11, 1991 | VALPARAISO, IN | N45WB | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING WAS IMPROPER MAINTENANCE (DESIGN CHANGE) PERFORMED BY AN UNQUALIFIED PERSO…THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING WAS IMPROPER MAINTENANCE (DESIGN CHANGE) PERFORMED BY AN UNQUALIFIED PERSON (PILOT IN COMMAND). |
| 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 |
| Sep 05, 1987 | BURBANK, WA | N71513 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 15, 1986 | NANTUCKET, MA | N1515B | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 14, 1985 | RENTON, WA | N2073K | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 30, 1985 | SILVER LAKE, ME | N1907B | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 12, 1984 | LEVENWORTH, WA | N1509B | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 28, 1984 | LAVEEN, AZ | N45743 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 08, 1983 | ELBA, AL | N1860K | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 26, 1982 | APEX, NC | N76T | Serious (1) | minor | Investigation pending |
| Oct 31, 1982 | SAN ANTONIO, TX | N71557 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 14, 1982 | TIMBERON, NM | N2996K | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 12, 1982 | DELANO, CA | N2013B | Serious (2) | 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.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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