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
Jun 09, 2012 Selinsgrove, PA N2052K Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff.
May 29, 2012 Twentynine Palms, CA N2435K Incident substantial
A loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies tha…

A loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Apr 16, 2012 Winslow, AZ N25E Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Apr 03, 2012 Pittsburgh, PA N71479 Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jan 07, 2012 Umatilla, FL N77859 Incident substantial A failure of the left main landing gear due to a preexisting crack and corrosion, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.
Dec 17, 2011 Atchison, KS N71911 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.
Sep 10, 2011 Huntington, IN N71212 Incident substantial The failure of the right main landing gear strut due to internal corrosion.
Aug 18, 2011 Cowiche, WA N1444K Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power during maneuvering flight due to an exhaust valve failure.
Jun 21, 2011 McCall, ID N1459B Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain an a…

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate spacing from the aircraft ahead of him.
Mar 19, 2011 Taunton, MA N2790K Incident substantial The pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during recovery from a ground loop which resulted in a nose over.
Nov 06, 2010 Hot Springs, VA N71102 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing.
Aug 01, 2010 Zelienople, PA N4113M Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control while taking off with a gusting wind.
Jun 19, 2010 Merced, CA N1606B Incident substantial
The pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control during cruise flight due to the failure of the elevator trim tab as a result of missing hardware fo…

The pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control during cruise flight due to the failure of the elevator trim tab as a result of missing hardware for the elevator control cable bellcrank to elevator torque tube attachment bracket.
Jun 10, 2010 Shell Knob, MO N9932C Incident substantial A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Apr 10, 2010 Lakeland, FL N1128K Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.
Jan 19, 2010 Madison, GA N2750K Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a tailwind.
Aug 27, 2009 Arcadia, FL N40VS Incident substantial The pilot's bounced takeoff roll, which resulted in a collapsed landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's overweight condition.
Aug 06, 2009 Eatonville, WA N28425 Incident substantial
The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the …

The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's lack of an interconnected fuel vent system.
May 21, 2009 Ozona, TX N2450K Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Apr 22, 2009 Terrell, TX N2330K Incident substantial The failure of the landing gear due to undetected corrosion.
Oct 03, 2008 Greeley, CO N25342 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the lack of r…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the lack of remedial action from the flight instructor.
Jun 03, 2008 Indiantown, FL N37012 Incident substantial An inadequate annual inspection that failed to detect a damaged rudder cable which resulted in the cable's subsequent failure during takeoff.
Apr 30, 2008 Remus, MI N28403 Incident substantial The loss of engine power during approach due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain and a tree.
Jan 20, 2008 Brigham City, UT N71730 Incident substantial The failure of the landing gear/ski attachment assembly due to inadequate maintenance.
Oct 26, 2007 Pensacola, FL N2099K Incident substantial The fatigue fracture of the tail wheel spring during takeoff.
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.
← Luscombe For Sale All Luscombe Models
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database · About our data
View 1 Luscombe for sale ↓