Luscombe Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 433 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2015 | Perry, OK | N2789K | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's incapacitation and subsequent loss of airplane control due to heat exhaustion. |
| Jul 19, 2015 | Oxford, IA | N45508 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff based on the runway and density altitude conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and …The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff based on the runway and density altitude conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. |
| Jul 11, 2015 | Mount Dora, FL | N28864 | Incident | substantial |
Excessive particulate contamination in the fuel tank, which resulted in the interruption of the fuel flow to the engine and a partial loss of power. T…Excessive particulate contamination in the fuel tank, which resulted in the interruption of the fuel flow to the engine and a partial loss of power. The source of the contamination could not be determined based on the available information. |
| May 29, 2015 | Churchville, MD | N2009B | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper reduction of the fuel mixture while the airplane was descending on the final leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a tota…The pilot's improper reduction of the fuel mixture while the airplane was descending on the final leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent aerodynamic stall. |
| Jan 16, 2015 | Fort Valley, GA | N1745K | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed during an approach with a simulated engine failure, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s…The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed during an approach with a simulated engine failure, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin. |
| Jul 19, 2014 | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | N77942 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that wou…The loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jun 23, 2014 | Tucson, AZ | N77917 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's use of excessive brakes during taxi, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. |
| May 29, 2014 | Galion, OH | N39092 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misapplication of brakes after landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. |
| Oct 14, 2013 | Buenos Aires, AR | LV-RTS | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 31, 2013 | Ellinwood, KS | N45957 | Incident | substantial | The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Jul 14, 2013 | Rose Hill, KS | N1837B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control. |
| Jun 13, 2013 | Orangeburg, SC | N71232 | Incident | substantial |
The inadvertent slippage of the pilot's foot off the right rudder pedal, resulting in a loss of directional control on the ground, and the pilot's ove…The inadvertent slippage of the pilot's foot off the right rudder pedal, resulting in a loss of directional control on the ground, and the pilot's overly aggressive application of wheel brakes, resulting in a nose over. |
| Mar 13, 2013 | Madera, CA | N1544K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Feb 22, 2013 | Lebanon, OR | N1192K | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to compensate for a crosswind during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control. |
| Jan 03, 2013 | Oceano, CA | N45923 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and his improper decision to begin a low-level maneuver at an altitude that was not sufficient for re…The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and his improper decision to begin a low-level maneuver at an altitude that was not sufficient for recovery before ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from marijuana use. |
| Jan 02, 2013 | Elkhart, IN | N707HL | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Nov 03, 2012 | West Bend, WI | N2368K | Minor | substantial |
The pilot‘s failure to maintain clearance from power lines at the end of the short runway, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent nose-ov…The pilot‘s failure to maintain clearance from power lines at the end of the short runway, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent nose-over of the airplane. |
| Jul 22, 2012 | Leander, TX | N71743 | Minor | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation, which resulted in the airplane’s reduced climb performance and subsequent impact …The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation, which resulted in the airplane’s reduced climb performance and subsequent impact with trees off the end of the runway. |
| Jun 23, 2012 | Mexico, MO | N1380K | Incident | substantial | The airplane's encounter with a downdraft during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| 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 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. |
| 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. |