Flight Tracker
N77989
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
LENNON DAVID K
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
HAMPTON, NH
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Dec 2, 2004
Airworthiness Date
Apr 6, 1956
Expires
Mar 31, 2029
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
LUSCOMBE
Model
8A
Year
1946
Serial Number
3716
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)
AA8E08
Mode S Code (Octal)
52507010

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

Feb 11, 2025 Accident Substantial Hampton, NH
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and subsequent aerodynamic stall.

NTSB ERA25LA115