Has N45923 been in an accident?

Yes. N45923 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N45923?

N45923 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2450.

Has N45923 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N45923 (WPR13FA083) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N45923 — 1946 Luscombe 8A

Deregistered

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

N45923 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 2450
Manufacturer: Luscombe
Model: 8A
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor A&c65 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR13FA083Jan 3, 2013Oceano, CAFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and his improper decision to begin a low-level maneuver at an altitude that was not sufficient for recovery before ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from marijuana use.

Registration timeline

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

Oct 9, 2014deregistered — Ray Glen P

Frequently asked

Has N45923 been in an accident?: Yes. N45923 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N45923?: N45923 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2450.
Has N45923 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N45923 (WPR13FA083) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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