N72087 — 1946 Luscombe 8A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026
N72087 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 3514
- Manufacturer
- Luscombe
- Model
- 8A
- Year
- 1946
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor A&c65 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Letkeman John K — Seminole, TX
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground-loop, main landing gear collapse and collision with terrain.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Luscombe 8A).
- May 29, 2018registered — Letkeman John K
Frequently asked
- Has N72087 been in an accident?
- Yes. N72087 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
- What kind of aircraft is N72087?
- N72087 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 3514.
- Who is N72087 registered to?
- N72087 is registered to Letkeman John K of Seminole, TX. Registration status: active.
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