Flight Tracker
N72087
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
LETKEMAN JOHN K
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
SEMINOLE, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 29, 2018
Airworthiness Date
Jan 31, 1984
Expires
May 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
LUSCOMBE
Model
8A
Year
1946
Serial Number
3514
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)
A9A71C
Mode S Code (Octal)
52323434

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 28, 2016 Accident Substantial Midland, TX
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground-loop, main landing gear collapse and collision with terrain.

NTSB GAA16CA269