Luscombe Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 433 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2011 | Atchison, KS | N71911 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll. |
| Oct 08, 2011 | Dixie, GA | N41907 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the No. 2 cylinder’s connecting rod, which resulted in the disconnection of the rod and a subsequent …Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the No. 2 cylinder’s connecting rod, which resulted in the disconnection of the rod and a subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Sep 10, 2011 | Huntington, IN | N71212 | Incident | substantial | The failure of the right main landing gear strut due to internal corrosion. |
| Aug 18, 2011 | Lincoln, CA | N45725 | Fatal (1) | — | The passenger's accidental fall while turning the propeller by hand to start the engine. |
| Aug 18, 2011 | Cowiche, WA | N1444K | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during maneuvering flight due to an exhaust valve failure. |
| 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. |
| Jun 26, 2011 | Farmdale, OH | N71687 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's decision to initiate an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude that did not allow for full recovery of the airplane before ground impact. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Nov 01, 2010 | Schaumburg, IL | N71823 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot did not maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the…The pilot did not maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to the unlocked engine primer. |
| Oct 11, 2010 | Clarrisa, MN | N72060 | Serious (1) | substantial | The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| 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. |
| Aug 01, 2010 | Zelienople, PA | N4113M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control while taking off with a gusting wind. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Mar 05, 2010 | Savannah, GA | N45976 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and inadvertent stall after takeoff. |
| Jan 19, 2010 | Madison, GA | N2750K | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a tailwind. |
| Jan 18, 2010 | Springfield, TN | N2111K | Serious (1) | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around after a bounced landing. |
| Oct 11, 2009 | Weeping Water, NE | N1536B | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the stuck exhaust valve resulting in the parti…The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the stuck exhaust valve resulting in the partial loss of engine power. |
| 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. |