How many accidents has the Luscombe had?

The NTSB has recorded 433 events involving the Luscombe : 52 fatal, 41 serious, 82 minor injuries, and 258 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Luscombe a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Luscombe has 433 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Luscombe Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 433 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

433

All Events

258

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (76 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Oct 26, 1996	EL CAJON, CA	N71643	Incident	substantial	unfavorable weather condition(s), which caused the aircraft to descend at a rate that exceeded its climb capability.
Aug 03, 1996	DOUGLAS, AZ	N1616Z	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's inexperience in th… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's inexperience in the type aircraft.
Jul 04, 1996	CORSICANA, TX	N71973	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the high wind.
Jun 03, 1996	GREENVILLE, MI	N2887K	Incident	substantial	foreign material, probably due to improper maintenance, which blocked the main fuel metering jet of the carburetor, and resulted in fuel starvation an… foreign material, probably due to improper maintenance, which blocked the main fuel metering jet of the carburetor, and resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.
May 24, 1996	MACEDON, NY	N2189B	Incident	substantial	a blocked gascolator, inadequate maintenance, and the pilot's decision to fly with a known fuel flow deficiency, which resulted in a loss of engine po… a blocked gascolator, inadequate maintenance, and the pilot's decision to fly with a known fuel flow deficiency, which resulted in a loss of engine power, forced landing, and subsequent nose over.
May 14, 1996	CALHAN, CO	N1690B	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was a gusting cross-wind.
Feb 13, 1996	PUYALLUP, WA	N71836	Incident	substantial	the owner's failure to comply with requirements for annual inspections of the airplane, and the debonding of the right brake lining and subsequent jam… the owner's failure to comply with requirements for annual inspections of the airplane, and the debonding of the right brake lining and subsequent jamming of the lining into the right main wheel.
Nov 25, 1995	KUTZTOWN, PA	N1109K	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing roll resulting in the airplane nosing over.
Oct 01, 1995	ROLLA, MO	N272Y	Incident	substantial	mechanical failure of the left brake.
Aug 06, 1995	LOWELL, IN	N1829K	Incident	substantial	a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
Jul 09, 1995	COLUMBIA, CA	N1050K	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.
Jul 02, 1995	WILLIAMSON, GA	N2853K	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHEN A WINDSHEAR WAS … THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHEN A WINDSHEAR WAS ENCOUNTERED.
Jun 09, 1995	FARMINGTON, NM	N1143B	Incident	substantial	FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Mar 25, 1995	ZANESVILLE, OH	N45631	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing after landing. Related factors were the unfavorable (gusty) wind condition, and… the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing after landing. Related factors were the unfavorable (gusty) wind condition, and the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions.
Dec 20, 1994	HEMET, CA	N1217B	Incident	substantial	The other aircraft pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery and his failure to maintain directional control.
Sep 24, 1994	BYERS, CO	N71245	Incident	substantial	FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE DURING APPROACH TO LANDING. A FACTOR WAS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN MAKE, MODEL, AND TYPE OF AIRCRAF… FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE DURING APPROACH TO LANDING. A FACTOR WAS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN MAKE, MODEL, AND TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.
Aug 14, 1994	HETTINGER, ND	N2501K	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper use of the wheel brakes.
Jun 09, 1994	PEORIA, IL	N72009	Incident	substantial	the pilot's misjudged landing flare. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot allowing the airplane to descend at an excessive rate.
Apr 13, 1994	COALVILLE, UT	N2728K	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE CONNECTING ROD. FACTORS INCLUDE THE ROUGH UNEVEN TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FORCED LANDING.
Mar 12, 1994	PRESCOTT, AZ	N2295K	Incident	substantial	the flying pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, his failure to maintain directional control, and the inadvertent entr… the flying pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, his failure to maintain directional control, and the inadvertent entry into a ground loop. A factor in the accident was the flying pilot's lack of experience in conventional landing gear aircraft.
Oct 07, 1993	BRISTOL, IN	N71492	Incident	substantial	the pilot's abrupt maneuver (intentional swerve) and main gear collapse during the landing roll on a short grass strip.
Oct 04, 1993	BENTON, KS	N801B	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE PROXIMITY OF THE DITCH TO TH… THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE PROXIMITY OF THE DITCH TO THE RUNWAY WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Sep 19, 1993	NAPA, CA	N2485K	Incident	substantial	THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN WAS A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT.
Sep 18, 1993	FESTUS, MO	N840B	Incident	substantial	a fatigue failure of the tailwheel spring.
Aug 06, 1993	DILLINGHAM, AK	N2542K	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN.

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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