Luscombe Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 433 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Jul 25, 2009 | Mount Carmel, IL | N37080 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The reason for this accident was not determined. |
| Jun 19, 2009 | Chipley, FL | N41915 | Serious (1) | substantial |
A partial loss of power due to the use of automotive gasoline that contained ethanol, which was prohibited by the operating limitations. Contributing…A partial loss of power due to the use of automotive gasoline that contained ethanol, which was prohibited by the operating limitations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to obtain and comply with the applicable operating limitations. |
| 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. |
| Apr 06, 2008 | Lincoln, ME | N2209K | Minor | substantial | The pilot-rated-passenger's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| 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. |
| Sep 29, 2007 | Ramona, CA | N2826K | Incident | substantial |
the installation and subsequent failure of an incorrect part, which jammed in one wheel's brake caliper and induced the pilot's loss of directional co…the installation and subsequent failure of an incorrect part, which jammed in one wheel's brake caliper and induced the pilot's loss of directional control. |
| Aug 31, 2007 | Reedley, CA | N1544K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. |
| Aug 10, 2007 | Mason County, TX | N71283 | Incident | substantial |
The loss of control as result of the collapsed right main landing gear during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the failure of the right ma…The loss of control as result of the collapsed right main landing gear during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the failure of the right main gear as result of corrosion. |
| Aug 03, 2007 | Polson, MT | N45486 | Incident | substantial | a flight control jam for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 20, 2007 | London, OH | N45468 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in a grou…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent collision with a taxiway sign. Factors contributing to the accident include the crosswind and the taxiway sign. |
| Jun 15, 2007 | Columbia, IL | N2850K | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, causing a ground loop, subsequent runway excursion, and left main gear collapse. …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, causing a ground loop, subsequent runway excursion, and left main gear collapse. Factors in the accident include the ground loop encountered and the depression. |
| May 25, 2007 | Elwood, IN | N2897K | Minor | substantial |
The commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed which resulted in the airplane mushing into the terrain during the simulated…The commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed which resulted in the airplane mushing into the terrain during the simulated forced landing along with the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the commercial pilot's actions. |
| May 06, 2007 | Whitefield, NH | N1960B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition. |
| May 01, 2007 | Fruitport, MI | N1120B | Serious (2) | substantial | The flight instructor failed to use carburetor heat during takeoff in icing conditions. A factor was the power line pole. |
| Apr 15, 2007 | Chippewa Falls, WI | N28428 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot intentionally leaving the airplane unoccupied during the engine start, which resulted in the unoccupied airplane traversing into a cornfield…The pilot intentionally leaving the airplane unoccupied during the engine start, which resulted in the unoccupied airplane traversing into a cornfield. A factor was the rough/uneven cornfield. |
| Apr 04, 2007 | Ocala, FL | N882JB | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the left main axle during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear. A crosswind on the landing r…The failure of the left main axle during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear. A crosswind on the landing runway was a factor. |
| Feb 17, 2007 | Compton, CA | N515SF | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A contributing factor was the passenger's interference with the pilot's m…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A contributing factor was the passenger's interference with the pilot's manipulation of the controls. |
| Jan 15, 2007 | El Paso, TX | N1190K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's foot becoming lodged behind the right rudder pedal which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. |
| Nov 05, 2006 | Wellsville, KS | N26324 | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to the ingestion of the number 2 intake valve into its cylinder. Contributing factors included the pilot allowing the airs…A loss of engine power due to the ingestion of the number 2 intake valve into its cylinder. Contributing factors included the pilot allowing the airspeed and altitude to drop, making a safe landing not possible. |