N71586 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 Bates City, MO. FAA records list it as manufactured in 1946. It has been registered to its current owner since Sep 2025. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 80 years old
- 1 of 928 Luscombe 8A
2025
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The pilot reported that while in the traffic pattern, the engine completely lost power. He switched fuel tanks, but engine power was not restored. The pilot conducted a forced landing and impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, fuselage, and empennage. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the fuel tanks contained no usable fuel and the gascolator contained about a tablespoon of fuel. There was no evidence of fuel blight at the accident site.
After the accident, the pilot stated that he did not sump the fuel tanks and should have checked the fuel level before the flight.
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