N2790K — 1947 Luscombe 8E
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026
N2790K appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 5517
- Manufacturer
- Luscombe
- Model
- 8E
- Year
- 1947
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor C85 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Thomson James W — Narragansett, RI
Accident & incident history
The pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during recovery from a ground loop which resulted in a nose over.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1947 Luscombe 8E).
- Feb 15, 1996registered — Thomson James W
Frequently asked
- Has N2790K been in an accident?
- Yes. N2790K appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
- What kind of aircraft is N2790K?
- N2790K is a 1947 Luscombe 8E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 5517.
- Who is N2790K registered to?
- N2790K is registered to Thomson James W of Narragansett, RI. Registration status: active.
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