Aircraft Description
N72066 is a Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bolton Derwin B in Jacksonville, TX. The registration certificate was issued on February 7, 2019. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N72066 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9A6D5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N72066 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.4266, -103.0788 on January 31, 2025. The FAA registry record for N72066 was last updated on July 18, 2023. 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 N72066. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2018 | CEN18LA209 | Substantial | Serious | The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat for takeoff, which resulted in an interruption of continuous fuel flow to the engine and a loss of engine power during climb. Also causal was the lack of required placarding warning of the need to use full carburetor heat on takeoff and landing. |
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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