Aircraft Description
N45886 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Caldwell Jay P in Yountville, CA. The registration certificate was issued on January 25, 2010. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N45886 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A59363 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N45886 was last updated on August 11, 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 N45886. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 1999 | LAX00LA057 | Substantial | None | The student pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush and a collision with the ground. |
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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