Flight Tracker
N71790
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
CHRISTY RONALD P
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
COVERT, MI
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Nov 13, 2018
Airworthiness Date
May 27, 1956
Expires
Nov 30, 2028
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
LUSCOMBE
Model
8A
Year
-
Serial Number
3217
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)
A999BA
Mode S Code (Octal)
52314672

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 5, 2025 Accident Substantial Newaygo, MI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during the flight which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

NTSB CEN25LA239