Luscombe 8 Silvaire
1,420 on the U.S. register across 7 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1939 to 1981; half of them date from 1946 or earlier. California has the most (141). 10% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 8 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Cont Motor A&C65 Series (800), Cont Motor C85 Series (324), Cont Motor C90 Series (104)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 86 mph
- Maker on the register
- Luscombe
- Registered
- earliest certificate December 26, 1940; newest September 20, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 275 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Daphna INC · Slack Jonathan D · Professional Pilots INC · Woelbing Aviation LLC · Windsock Capital LLC · Whitten Flying Service Equipment LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 406 cases since 1982, 49 fatal
The 8 most recent of 406 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Luscombe 8 Silvaire aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
1,420 as of October 2, 2026, counting 7 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Luscombe 8s?
California, with 141.
Who owns the Luscombe 8?
10% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 16 8B (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N39062 | Luscombe 8B |
Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 2026-02-08 | Valid |
| N28795 | Luscombe 8B |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2024-10-29 | Valid |
| N28880 | Luscombe 8B |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2023-01-05 | Valid |
| N28918 | Luscombe 8B |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2021-11-05 | Valid |
| N28753 | Luscombe 8B |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2019-11-07 | Valid |
| N28837 | Luscombe 8B |
Co-owned owner Kansas |
Standard | 2018-11-03 | Valid |
| N28796 | Luscombe 8B |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2018-07-27 | Valid |
| N28904 | Luscombe 8B |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2017-06-13 | Valid |
| N25119 | Luscombe 8B |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2016-02-02 | Valid |
| N28460 | Luscombe 8B |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2007-06-26 | Valid |
| N75280 | Luscombe 8B |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2001-05-04 | Valid |
| N37068 | Luscombe 8B |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 1989-11-29 | Valid |
| N28418 | Luscombe 8B |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 1986-07-14 | Valid |
| N28762 | Luscombe 8B |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 1984-07-18 | Valid |
| N39092 | Luscombe 8B |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 1971-11-09 | Valid |
| N28595 | Luscombe 8B |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 1940-12-26 | Valid |