Aircraft Description
N71492 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Adkins Dwain L in Sycamore, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 14, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 20, 2004. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N71492 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A98E97 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N71492 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 N71492. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 1993 | CHI94LA008 | Substantial | None | the pilot's abrupt maneuver (intentional swerve) and main gear collapse during the landing roll on a short grass strip. |
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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