Flight Tracker
N1859B
LUSCOMBE T-8F
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
KRUSE ADAM L
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
WEISER, ID
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 30, 2025
Airworthiness Date
May 11, 1956
Expires
Jul 31, 2032
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
LUSCOMBE
Model
T-8F
Year
-
Serial Number
6286
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
86 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
95 hp

Live Flight Status

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

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A156D4
Mode S Code (Octal)
50253324

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

Oct 14, 1993 Accident Substantial VERNON, NJ
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect an unsecured dipstick, resulting in oil starvation and the loss of engine power.

NTSB NYC94LA012