Flight Tracker
N28437
1940 SILVAIRE 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
HANDERSON RON SR
Registrant Type
Partnership
Location
SITKA, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 11, 2024
Airworthiness Date
Sep 7, 1955
Expires
Mar 31, 2031
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
SILVAIRE
Model
LUSCOMBE 8A
Year
1940
Serial Number
1304
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)
A2DFB8
Mode S Code (Octal)
50557670

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

Apr 19, 2016 Accident Substantial Burlington, WA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and ground loop.

NTSB GAA16CA193
Jun 26, 2015 Accident Substantial Anacortes, WA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.

NTSB GAA15CA160