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
Nov 01, 2003 Lawrenceburg, TN N9929C Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout resulting in the airplane veering to the right and collapsing the left main lan…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout resulting in the airplane veering to the right and collapsing the left main landing gear with a side load.
Sep 24, 2003 Bremerton, WA N9913C Incident substantial Aircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll which resulted in the aircraft nosing over.
Aug 21, 2003 Macon, MO N25342 Incident substantial
The pilot's improper use of the rudder, which resulted in directional control not being maintained during the landing. A factor to the accident was t…

The pilot's improper use of the rudder, which resulted in directional control not being maintained during the landing. A factor to the accident was the crosswind gust.
Aug 16, 2003 Longmont, CO N1614K Incident substantial Separation of the landing gear tire valve stem resulting in the left main tire deflating, and the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control.
May 15, 2003 Colville, WA N1977B Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions on landing. A contributing factor was a crosswind.
Mar 30, 2003 Sturtevant, WI N45799 Incident substantial
The student pilot's abrupt liftoff resulting in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed followed by a stall. Also causal was the instructor's inade…

The student pilot's abrupt liftoff resulting in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed followed by a stall. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision.
Feb 24, 2003 El Cajon, CA N1822B Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and loss of directional control during landing.
Nov 03, 2002 Fairbanks, AK N1933B Incident substantial The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the nose over of the airplane.
Jul 18, 2002 Cordova, AK N45796 Incident substantial The pilot's selection of an unsuitable runway for takeoff, which precipitated an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain.
Jul 17, 2002 Farmington, MO N840B Incident substantial The locked brake and the aircraft control not being possible due to the locked brake.
Jan 18, 2002 Wahoo, NE N71677 Incident substantial The student, who was a private pilot, used excessive braking during the landing roll.
Dec 07, 2001 Haltom City, TX N1212B Incident substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
Nov 26, 2001 Olympia, WA N1577K Incident substantial Directional control not maintained during the landing roll. Factors include main gear overload and standing water on the runway.
Nov 25, 2001 Harrisonville, MO N77869 Incident substantial directional control not maintained be the pilot during landing rollout. The ditch was a contributing factor.
Nov 04, 2001 MILLBROOK, NY N1147B Incident substantial pilot's inadvertent activation of the right brake during landing roll-out , which caused the airplane to nose over. A factor was the crosswind.
Oct 31, 2001 Bellaire, MI N1243K Incident substantial the unsuitable terrain for landing selected by the pilot. A factor was the soft terrain.
Jun 09, 2001 Longmont, CO N1614K Incident substantial the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the tailwind.
May 31, 2001 Salem, OR N1389B Incident substantial Loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was tall grass in the landing area.
Jan 16, 2001 North Platte, NE N2953K Incident substantial
The inadvertent ground loop. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot selected the wrong runway on which to land, the quartering tailwind,…

The inadvertent ground loop. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot selected the wrong runway on which to land, the quartering tailwind, the icy runway, and the snow bank which the airplane contacted.
Sep 15, 2000 TACOMA, WA N77948 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors include a gusting crosswind.
Jul 27, 2000 KINGFISHER, OK N71620 Incident destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the downdraft weather condition.
Jul 08, 2000 WESTMINSTER, MD N1155B Incident substantial
the delayed corrective action by the flight instructor. Factors were the failure of the private pilot to maintain directional control, his failure to…

the delayed corrective action by the flight instructor. Factors were the failure of the private pilot to maintain directional control, his failure to use the brakes, and the lack of brakes on the right side for the flight instructor.
Jun 11, 2000 SANTA FE, NM N25222 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was gusty wind conditions.
Jun 06, 2000 GREENVILLE, TX N45880 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.
Apr 16, 2000 GALVESTON, TX N25270 Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the pilot attempting to takeoff with the elevator and ailerons locked by the passenger …

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the pilot attempting to takeoff with the elevator and ailerons locked by the passenger side seatbelt.
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.
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