Flight Tracker
N45468
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
CORNETT JOHN R JR
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
LEXINGTON, KY
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 25, 2008
Airworthiness Date
Mar 31, 1956
Expires
Oct 31, 2027
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
LUSCOMBE
Model
8A
Year
1946
Serial Number
1995
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&C75 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
75 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)
A58443
Mode S Code (Octal)
51302103

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

Jun 20, 2007 Accident Substantial London, OH
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent collision with a taxiway sign. Factors contributing to the accident include the crosswind and the taxiway sign.

NTSB CHI07CA175