Flight Tracker
N71261
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
MAGNUSON LLOYD W
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
OPELOUSAS, LA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 30, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Sep 30, 1955
Expires
Jul 31, 2033
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
LUSCOMBE
Model
8A
Year
1946
Serial Number
2688
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)
A986BF
Mode S Code (Octal)
52303277

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 28, 2018 Accident Substantial Eunice, LA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on approach to land.

NTSB GAA18CA244