Aircraft Description
N1885B is a 1948 Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to N1885B LLC in Birch Run, MI. The registration certificate was issued on April 16, 2024. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N1885B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1616D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1885B was last updated on April 17, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Silvaire is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 201 Silvaire aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the LUSCOMBE 8F model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1885B. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2023 | ERA23LA226 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC