Flight Tracker
N1231K
1946 LUSCOMBE 8A
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
MURPHY FRANK
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
THOMASVILLE, GA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Nov 10, 2022
Airworthiness Date
May 4, 1956
Expires
Nov 30, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
LUSCOMBE
Model
8A
Year
1946
Serial Number
3958
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
86 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
65 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A0615C
Mode S Code (Octal)
50060534

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jan 7, 1999 Accident Substantial PALMETTO, FL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The failure of the wheel fairing attach bolts that resulted in the loss of control during the landing roll when the fairing became lodged under the left wheel.

NTSB ATL99LA039