Luscombe Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 433 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 03, 2001 | TOMBSTONE, AZ | N747MP | Minor | substantial | The pilot's lack of directional control on the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and inadvertent nose over. |
| 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. |
| Nov 25, 2000 | ANTLERS, OK | N45537 | Minor | substantial | the loss of engine power resulting from carburetor icing conditions. |
| Nov 03, 2000 | Des Moines, IA | N71134 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the final turn, and the pilot's improper decision to fly the tight pattern to the closer runway. Fa…The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the final turn, and the pilot's improper decision to fly the tight pattern to the closer runway. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's inadequate distance/altitude in the traffic pattern and the stall. |
| Sep 30, 2000 | HOMOSASSA, FL | N2234K | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequently exhausting his fuel supply. Factors were his failure to obta…The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequently exhausting his fuel supply. Factors were his failure to obtain a weather briefing, the weather conditions which included clouds and obscuration, the residence and the tree. |
| 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. |
| Feb 26, 2000 | SELMA, CA | N1544K | Incident | substantial | The failure and separation of the right landing gear axle during taxi from landing for undetermined reasons. |
| Dec 26, 1999 | GUALALA, CA | N45886 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush and a collision with the ground. |
| Dec 25, 1999 | ORLEANS, NE | N1363K | Fatal (1) | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line. The power line was a factor. |
| Dec 25, 1999 | SAN LUIS, CO | N1941B | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/mush. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in mountain f…The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/mush. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in mountain flying, the high density altitude, and downdraft weather conditions. |
| Sep 26, 1999 | GRAN MARAIS, MN | N65353 | Minor | substantial | the downwind turn, stall, mush, due to the pilot's decision to turn and failure to maintain flying speed. |
| Jun 26, 1999 | NAMPA, ID | N1895B | Incident | substantial | Directional control was not maintained. Diverted attention was a factor. |
| Jun 04, 1999 | NEW IBERIA, LA | N2680K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent ground loop. |
| May 01, 1999 | CONROE, TX | N2638K | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blocked fuel vent. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Apr 26, 1999 | KODIAK, AK | N45627 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate terrain clearance during the initial climb, and the inadvertent stall/spin during the turn to avoid terrain. A factor in this …The pilot's inadequate terrain clearance during the initial climb, and the inadvertent stall/spin during the turn to avoid terrain. A factor in this accident was the pilot exceeding the allowable maximum gross weight of the airplane. |
| Apr 06, 1999 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N39091 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors in the accident were snow showers and snow-covered terrain. |
| Mar 29, 1999 | ADA, OK | N1212B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's excessive application of the wheel brakes. |
| Mar 27, 1999 | DAHLONEGA, GA | N1766K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Jan 19, 1999 | SCHAUMBURG, IL | N2197B | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the snowbank which the airplane contac…the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the snowbank which the airplane contacted. |
| Jan 07, 1999 | PALMETTO, FL | N1231K | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the wheel fairing attach bolts that resulted in the loss of control during the landing roll when the fairing became lodged under the le…The failure of the wheel fairing attach bolts that resulted in the loss of control during the landing roll when the fairing became lodged under the left wheel. |