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Reference image: Luscombe 8 reference aircraft photograph. This shows the same reported aircraft model and is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Credit: Wikimedia Commons – wiltshirespotter – CC BY-SA 2.0.
Accident quick facts
Accident date
2026-07-14
Local time
14:00
Location
Canton, Texas
Aircraft
Luscombe 8
Flight origin
Goode Field Airport
People on board
1
Report status
Investigation Ongoing
What happened
On July 14, 2026, a Luscombe 8 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Goode Field Airport in Canton, Texas. The accident occurred around 2:00 p.m. local time. Only the pilot was on board.
Aircraft and flight information
The aircraft involved was a Luscombe 8. The flight originated from Goode Field Airport. Destination details have not been disclosed.
Emergency response
Emergency responders attended the crash site. Information about injuries or fatalities has not been released.
Investigation status
The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the accident. The NTSB is leading the investigation and will provide updates.
What officials and reports have confirmed
A Luscombe 8 crashed shortly after takeoff from Goode Field Airport in Canton, Texas on July 14, 2026 around 2:00 p.m. local time with one pilot on board. [1]
The FAA and NTSB are investigating the accident, with the NTSB leading. [1]
Accident and investigation timeline
2026-07-14 14:00 local: Luscombe 8 crashed shortly after takeoff from Goode Field Airport, Canton, Texas with one pilot on board [1]
