N71261 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 series rated at 65 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Opelousas, LA. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Sep 1955. It has been registered to its current owner since Jul 2026. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 80 years old
- 1 of 928 Luscombe 8A
2026
1955
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The pilot reported that, during final, the airplane struck a tree. Subsequently, the airplane landed hard and the landing gear collapsed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and front windshield.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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