Has N45508 been in an accident?

Yes. N45508 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N45508?

N45508 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2035.

N45508 — 1946 Luscombe 8A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N45508 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 2035
Manufacturer: Luscombe
Model: 8A
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C85 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA15CA193Jul 19, 2015Oxford, IAMinor
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff based on the runway and density altitude conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.

Registration timeline

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

May 30, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N45508 been in an accident?: Yes. N45508 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N45508?: N45508 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2035.

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