Flight Tracker
N71492
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
ADKINS DWAIN L
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
SYCAMORE, IL
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 20, 2004
Airworthiness Date
Jul 14, 1956
Expires
Mar 31, 2027
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
LUSCOMBE
Model
8A
Year
1946
Serial Number
2919
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)
A98E97
Mode S Code (Octal)
52307227

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

Oct 7, 1993 Accident Substantial BRISTOL, IN
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the pilot's abrupt maneuver (intentional swerve) and main gear collapse during the landing roll on a short grass strip.

NTSB CHI94LA008