# Consolidated Vultee/Hops L-13A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2420704
- Manufacturer (registry): CONSOLIDATED VULTEE/HOPS
- Model: L-13A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 69 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 9
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-vultee-hops-l-13a

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (9)

- [N20X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20X): [Colvin Clu D DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLVIN%20CLU%20D%20DBA), [Big Cabin, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Big%20Cabin), S/N 47-365
- [N275LG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N275LG): [Colvin Clu D DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLVIN%20CLU%20D%20DBA), [Big Cabin, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Big%20Cabin), S/N 47-275
- [N5088V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5088V): [Brommer Roger A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROMMER%20ROGER%20A), [Lino Lakes, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Lino%20Lakes), S/N 46-169
- [N6500C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6500C): [Holm Ingemar E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLM%20INGEMAR%20E), [Delano, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Delano), S/N 46191
- [N6615C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6615C): [L-13 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/L-13%20LLC), [Blaine, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Blaine), built 1946, S/N 46-163
- [N68845](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68845): [Schell John J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHELL%20JOHN%20J), [Puyallup, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Puyallup), S/N 47-323
- [N68846](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68846): [C & P Aviation Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/C%20%26%20P%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20INC), [Blain, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Blain), built 1946, S/N 46-160
- [N7800A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7800A): [Davis John Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20JOHN%20MICHAEL), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), S/N 47-346
- [N90426](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90426): [Faulkner Linda W Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAULKNER%20LINDA%20W%20TRUSTEE), [Ooltewah, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Ooltewah), built 1947, S/N 47359

## NTSB investigations (8)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB LAX90DVD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVD01), Aug 9, 1990: Convair L-13A (N13NH), Hayward, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: ABSENCE OF A OIL SYSTEM FITTING CAP.
- [NTSB NYC84LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA156), May 2, 1984: Consolidated Aeronautics Vultee L-13A (N90426), Dummerston, VT, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80DAG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DAG10), Oct 14, 1979: Convair L-13 (N2544B), Girdwood, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC75DAG95](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75DAG95), Jun 11, 1975: Convair L-13 (N2544B), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC74FAA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74FAA24), Dec 20, 1973: Convair L-13 (N4704V), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72DVM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVM07), Oct 10, 1971: Convair L-13 (N2544B), Watsonville, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67D0054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67D0054), Aug 5, 1966: Stinson L-13 (N6500C), Sheridan, WY, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0162), Aug 17, 1965: Convair L-13A (N2531B), Ayden, NC, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (6)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20081110853869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081110853869I), Nov 10, 2008: Cvac L13A (N128LG), Tucson, AZ, No damage. (-23) On Monday 11/10/2008 at approximately 1327 MST an L-13A, N128LG, piloted by [privacy data omitted], departed the runway at approximate mid-field position…
- [Accident 19900809031779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900809031779A), Aug 9, 1990: Cvac L13A (N13NH), Hayward, CA, Destroyed. Lost oil pressure. Smoke in cabin. Elected to land in school yard. Crash landed. Engine oil drain cap missing.
- [Accident 19840502017069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840502017069A), May 2, 1984: Cvac L13A (N90426), Dummerston, VT, Substantial damage. Nosed over during the landing roll. Blamed a wayward wind gust. Heavy aircraft not easily affected by wind gust.
- [Accident 19791014029749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791014029749A), Oct 14, 1979: Cvac L13A (N2544B), Girdwood, AK, Substantial damage. Aircraft nosed over on runway at touchdown. Found brakes locked due to ice.
- [Accident 19750611016999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750611016999A), Jun 11, 1975: Cvac L13A (N2544B), Talkeetna, AK, Substantial damage. Plt pos rudder pedals fwd in cruise. Forgot to reposition them bfor ldg. Lost ctl.
- [Accident 19731220041369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731220041369A), Dec 20, 1973: Cvac L13A (N4704V), Fairbanks, AK, Substantial damage. Aileron ctl jammed for undet reason.

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Consolidated Vultee/Toms Aero L-13A](https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-vultee-toms-aero-l-13a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 2420705
- [Consolidated Vultee L-13A](https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-vultee-l-13a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 2420713

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