Single-engine piston

N71245

1946 Luscombe 8A

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1946
Serial
2672
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Continental O-200 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Olathe, KS
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Registration record

N71245 on the FAA register

Type
1946 Luscombe 8A
Serial
2672
Engines
Continental O-200 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Olathe, KS
Certificate issued
2021-05-05
Airworthiness date
1969-08-18
Registration expires
2028-05-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal
Mode S (hex)
A9867D
Mode S (octal)
52303175
Seats (type)
2
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
182 nm
Cruise (type)
78 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2028-05-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2021-05-05
    Certificate of registration issued as N71245.
  • 1994-09-24
    Accident at Byers, CO; damage: substantial.
  • 1970-05-23
    Accident at Littleton,Colo, 06; damage: substantial.
  • 1970-01-24
    Accident at Englewood,Colo, 06; damage: substantial.
  • 1969-08-18
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
  • 1946
    Manufactured (1946).
Overview

About N71245

N71245 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, serial number 2672. It is registered to an individual in Olathe, Kansas. The current certificate of registration was issued on May 5, 2021 and expires on May 31, 2028.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Continental O-200 series engine and 2 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 78 knots and a range of about 182 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal), dated August 18, 1969.

N71245 has 3 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
78 kt
Range
182 nm
Fuel burn
4 gph

Published figures for the Luscombe 8A type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

1994-09-24 Accident · Byers, CO Damage: Substantial NTSB · FTW94LA313
Reported aircraft: Luscombe 8A
Probable cause: FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE DURING APPROACH TO LANDING. A FACTOR WAS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN MAKE, MODEL, AND TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.
1970-05-23 Accident · Littleton,Colo, 06 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 2225
Reported aircraft: Luscombe 8A
Probable cause: G ANGLE TO RWY,RAN OFF INTO RUTS.WIND GUSTING 20K.
1970-01-24 Accident · Englewood,Colo, 06 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 0460
Reported aircraft: Luscombe 8A

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.