Aircraft Description
N1983B is a Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Combs Paul in Gilbert, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 13, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on May 24, 2017. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N1983B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A188A6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1983B was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Luscombe Aircraft Corporation produced all-metal light aircraft from 1933 to 1960. The Luscombe 8 Silvaire is a classic taildragger that pioneered metal construction in light aircraft and remains popular with vintage aviation enthusiasts. AviatorDB tracks 1,585 Luscombe aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 8A model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1983B. 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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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2004 | SEA04CA174 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include the pilot's very low total time in this make and model aircraft (one hour), and the soft terrain the aircraft encountered along the side of the runway. |
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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