N40VS — 1940 Luscombe 8A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026
N40VS appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 1306
- Manufacturer
- Luscombe
- Model
- 8A
- Year
- 1940
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor A&c65 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Dale David J — North Fort Myers, FL
Accident & incident history
The pilot's bounced takeoff roll, which resulted in a collapsed landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's overweight condition.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1940 Luscombe 8A).
- Dec 6, 2016registered — Dale David J
Frequently asked
- Has N40VS been in an accident?
- Yes. N40VS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
- What kind of aircraft is N40VS?
- N40VS is a 1940 Luscombe 8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1306.
- Who is N40VS registered to?
- N40VS is registered to Dale David J of North Fort Myers, FL. Registration status: active.
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