# Consolidated Vultee L-13

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2420702
- Manufacturer (registry): CONSOLIDATED VULTEE
- Model: L-13
- 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: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-vultee-l-13

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 (3)

- [N2538B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2538B): [Old Aeroplane Company LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLD%20AEROPLANE%20COMPANY%20LLC), [Lake Suzy, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lake%20Suzy), S/N 47-360
- [N4891V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4891V): [Rexach Katherine R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REXACH%20KATHERINE%20R), [El Rio, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/El%20Rio), S/N 200, Revoked, canceled
- [N66370](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N66370): [Dyer Evan H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DYER%20EVAN%20H), [Ann Arbor, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ann%20Arbor), built 1964, S/N 47-312A

## 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 ANC86LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA052), May 2, 1986: Consolidated-Vultee L-13 (N2536B), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYE19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYE19), Apr 21, 1979: Convair L-13 (N4659V), Snohomish, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78DYP02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78DYP02), Oct 11, 1977: Cons-Vultee L-13 (N4659V), Wenatchee, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUQ20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUQ20), Jan 1, 1976: Convair L-13 (N101BH), San Fernando, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70F0161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0161), Aug 31, 1969: Convair L-13 (N2538B), Decatur, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA69D0048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69D0048), Jul 23, 1968: Convair L-13 (N66370), Genesee, ID, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66F0143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66F0143), Aug 22, 1965: Convair L-13A (N68847), Sparks, NV, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0260), Oct 12, 1964: Convair L-13 (N5054V), Mendota, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 19890724042919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890724042919I), Jul 24, 1989: Cvac L13BRANCHFLW (N66370), Elk Mound, WI. Fuel exhaustion. Forced landing on highway. No damage to aircraft.
- [Accident 19860501015099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860501015099A), May 1, 1986: Cvac L13BRANCHFLW (N2536B), Fairbanks, AK, Substantial damage. Ground looped on takeoff. Tailwheel unlocked due to loose cables. Suspect aircraft over gross.
- [Accident 19790421013549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790421013549A), Apr 21, 1979: Cvac L13A (N4659V), Snohomish, WA, Substantial damage. Made wheel landing, corrected heading by use of brakes, flipped over inverted.
- [Accident 19771011031479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771011031479A), Oct 11, 1977: Cvac L13BRANCHFLW (N4659V), Wenatchee, WA, Substantial damage. Pwr loss after switching to both tank psn. Evidence of rotation at impact. Rocky terrain.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Stinson L-13](https://openairdocs.org/model/stinson-l-13): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8630707

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