Single-engine piston

N71790

Luscombe 8A

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
—
Serial
3217
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Continental A&C65 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Covert, MI
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Registration record

N71790 on the FAA register

Type
Luscombe 8A
Serial
3217
Engines
Continental A&C65 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Covert, MI
Certificate issued
2018-11-13
Airworthiness date
1956-05-27
Registration expires
2028-11-30
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
A999BA
Mode S (octal)
52314672
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

  • 2028-11-30
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2025-07-05
    Accident at Newaygo, MI; damage: substantial.
  • 2018-11-13
    Certificate of registration issued as N71790.
  • 1975-03-15
    Accident at Duanesburg,Ny, 32; damage: substantial.
  • 1956-05-27
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category).
Overview

About N71790

N71790 is a Luscombe 8A, serial number 3217. It is registered to an individual in Covert, Michigan. The current certificate of registration was issued on November 13, 2018 and expires on November 30, 2028.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Continental A&C65 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, dated May 27, 1956.

N71790 has 2 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

2025-07-05 Accident · Newaygo, MI Damage: Substantial NTSB · CEN25LA239
Reported aircraft: Luscombe 8A
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 report ↗
1975-03-15 Accident · Duanesburg,Ny, 32 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 0538
Reported aircraft: Luscombe 8A
Probable cause: LED R STRUCK TREES.

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.