Flight Tracker
N71983
SILVAIRE 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
CLARK MARK D
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
SOMERTON, AZ
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 12, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Jun 11, 1957
Expires
Jan 31, 2033
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
SILVAIRE
Model
LUSCOMBE 8A
Year
-
Serial Number
3410
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)
A9A108
Mode S Code (Octal)
52320410

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

May 20, 2023 Accident Substantial Clovis, NM
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The airplane’s uncontrollable descent and forced landing for reasons that could not be determined.

NTSB WPR23LA198