Has N1780K been in an accident?

Yes. N1780K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N1780K?

N1780K is a 1946 Luscombe 8F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 4507.

N1780K — 1946 Luscombe 8F

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

N1780K appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 4507
Manufacturer: Luscombe
Model: 8F
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C90 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA18CA061Nov 23, 2017Caldwell, TXMinor
The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Luscombe 8F).

Jun 25, 2020deregistered — Kim Jonathan S

Frequently asked

Has N1780K been in an accident?: Yes. N1780K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N1780K?: N1780K is a 1946 Luscombe 8F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 4507.

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