Flight Tracker
N1977B
1948 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
STERNER ROBERT E
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
KETTLE FALLS, WA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 21, 2003
Airworthiness Date
Apr 26, 1956
Expires
Jul 31, 2027
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
LUSCOMBE
Model
8A
Year
1948
Serial Number
6404
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)
A1857B
Mode S Code (Octal)
50302573

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

May 15, 2003 Accident Substantial Colville, WA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions on landing. A contributing factor was a crosswind.

NTSB SEA03LA081