Has N1489B been in an accident?

Yes. N1489B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N1489B?

N1489B is a 1948 Luscombe 8F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 6116.

N1489B — 1948 Luscombe 8F

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026

N1489B appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 24, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 6116
Manufacturer: Luscombe
Model: 8F
Year: 1948
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C90 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA18CA448Jul 26, 2018Lawrenceville, VAMinor
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1948 Luscombe 8F).

Oct 3, 2020deregistered — Justice Richard Irven

Frequently asked

Has N1489B been in an accident?: Yes. N1489B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N1489B?: N1489B is a 1948 Luscombe 8F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 6116.

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