Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8
184 on the U.S. register across 6 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1938 to 1960; half of them date from 1947 or earlier. California has the most (20). 12% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the LUSCOMBE 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 (83), Cont Motor C85 Series (44), Cont Motor C90 Series (35)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 86 mph
- Maker on the register
- Silvaire
- Registered
- earliest certificate June 14, 1974; newest August 30, 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
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUSCOMBE 8A | 92 | 1938 to 1948 | 50.0% |
| LUSCOMBE 8E | 45 | 1941 to 1948 | 24.5% |
| LUSCOMBE 8F | 34 | 1948 to 1960 | 18.5% |
| LUSCOMBE 8C | 9 | 1939 to 1941 | 4.9% |
| LUSCOMBE 8 | 3 | 1947 | 1.6% |
| LUSCOMBE 8D | 1 | 1939 | 0.5% |
When they were built by decade · 35 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 · Sky West Aviation INC Trustee · Shamrock Aviation LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 21 cases since 1982, 4 fatal
The 8 most recent of 21 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 Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
184 as of October 2, 2026, counting 6 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8s?
California, with 20.
Who owns the Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8?
12% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.