Has N28403 been in an accident?

Yes. N28403 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N28403?

N28403 is a 1940 Luscombe 8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1270.

N28403 — 1940 Luscombe 8A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N28403 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 1270
Manufacturer: Luscombe
Model: 8A
Year: 1940
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor A&c65 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CHI08CA118Apr 30, 2008Remus, MINo injuries
The loss of engine power during approach due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain and a tree.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1940 Luscombe 8A).

May 31, 2013deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N28403 been in an accident?: Yes. N28403 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N28403?: N28403 is a 1940 Luscombe 8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1270.

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