N28461 — 1940 Luscombe 8A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N28461 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 1328
- Manufacturer
- Luscombe
- Model
- 8A
- Year
- 1940
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor A&c65 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Smutny John — Auburn, WA
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s inadequate engine hand propping procedure which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with a fueling station.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1940 Luscombe 8A).
- Jun 24, 2021registered — Smutny John
Frequently asked
- Has N28461 been in an accident?
- Yes. N28461 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
- What kind of aircraft is N28461?
- N28461 is a 1940 Luscombe 8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1328.
- Who is N28461 registered to?
- N28461 is registered to Smutny John of Auburn, WA. Registration status: active.
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