Luscombe 8A — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026
There are 2,883 Luscombe 8A airframes on record (built 1921–1981), 893 currently registered. 76 have one or more NTSB accident records (78 records total, 11 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 24, 2026.
Recent Luscombe 8A accidents
The pilot's improper application of left brake pedal during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop.
The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during the flight which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and subsequent aerodynamic stall.
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a direct crosswind.
The pilot’s decision to continue low-altitude flight toward rising mountainous terrain in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain.
Improper spacing of the magneto’s breaker point contact assemblies, which led to a loss of engine ignition during cruise flight and resulted in a total loss of engine power.