Flight Tracker
N2071K
1947 LUSCOMBE 8A
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SALE REPORTED
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
HOXIE, AR
Status
-
Certificate Issued
-
Airworthiness Date
Jan 20, 1956
Expires
-
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
LUSCOMBE
Model
8A
Year
1947
Serial Number
4798
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

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A1AE89
Mode S Code (Octal)
50327211

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

Sep 4, 2021 Accident Substantial Fort Wayne, IN
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The total loss of engine power after takeoff due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground and the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat immediately before takeoff.

NTSB CEN21LA400
Jul 25, 1985 Accident Substantial VALPARAISO, IN
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB CHI85LA313