Flight Tracker
N45886
1946 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
CRAIG RICHARD L
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
SONOMA, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 23, 2026
Airworthiness Date
-
Expires
Apr 30, 2033
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
LUSCOMBE
Model
8A
Year
1946
Serial Number
2413
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)
A59363
Mode S Code (Octal)
51311543

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

Jul 7, 2026 Accident Substantial Novato, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB WPR26LA251
Dec 26, 1999 Accident Substantial GUALALA, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The student pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush and a collision with the ground.

NTSB LAX00LA057