Aircraft Description
N45631 is a Luscombe 8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Poluton Doug in Castro Valley, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 3, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on July 29, 2019. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N45631 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A58B41 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N45631 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.6603, -122.1226 on February 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N45631 was last updated on August 18, 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 8 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N45631. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 1995 | BFO95LA037 | Substantial | None | the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing after landing. Related factors were the unfavorable (gusty) wind condition, and the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC