Aircraft Description
N71983 is a Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Clark Mark D in Somerton, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 11, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on January 12, 2026. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2033. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N71983 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9A108 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N71983 was last updated on January 12, 2026. 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 8A model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N71983. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2023 | WPR23LA198 | Substantial | Minor | The airplane’s uncontrollable descent and forced landing for reasons that could not be determined. |
Additional Details
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC