Convair BT-13A

Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2420204

Manufacturer (registry)
CONVAIR
Model
BT-13A
Registry code
2420204
Registered
11 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
127 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-2-571
Holder
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Stinson Division

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

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Aircraft by year built · 25

1941Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 25 aircraft
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 5

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2420204'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 11

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2420204')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 10

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB IAD05LA114Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportConvair BT-13A · Lyme, NHThe pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in an incorrect fuel selector position, fuel starvation, and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and inadvertent stall.Aug 3, 2005 · N49646 · DestroyedNTSB FTW01FA117Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportConvair BT-13A · Odessa, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain the minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in a loss of control while performing a go-around. A contributing factor to the accident was the gusty tailwind condition.May 14, 2001 · N66791 · DestroyedNTSB LAX00FA159Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportConvair BT-13A · Pearl Harbor, HIthe pilot's failure to anticipate turbulence from the formation lead airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.Apr 17, 2000 · N56336 · DestroyedNTSB ATL90FA007Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportVultee BT-13 · Axis, ALThe aircraft inadvertently entered a stall, when the pilot/passenger had a heart attack. A factor related to the accident was: lack of altitude for the pilot-in-command to recover from the stall.Oct 15, 1989 · N56381 · DestroyedNTSB FTW80DPA17Accident · No injuriesClosedCnsd Vultee BT-13 · Waco, TXSep 7, 1980 · N66791 · Substantial damageNTSB OAK74FVA20Accident · 1 fatalClosedVultee BT-13A · Madera, CASep 29, 1973 · N67579 · DestroyedNTSB FTW74FRA11Accident · Serious injuriesClosedConvair BT-13A · Galveston, TXAug 22, 1973 · N2200S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX68F0217Accident · No injuriesClosedVultee BT-13 · Lancaster, CADec 4, 1967 · N56360 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN66D0268Accident · No injuriesClosedConvair BT-13 · Tucson, AZFeb 28, 1966 · N2200S · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X3362Accident · No injuriesClosedConvair BT13 · Casa Grande, AZAug 13, 1964 · N67579 · Destroyed
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2420204')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 7

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20050803017919ACvac BT13A · Lyme, NH(-23) On August 3, 2005, the pilot [privacy data omitted] departed a grass strip in Lyme, ME. Immediately after takeoff, the aircraft crashed into a corn field. The aircraft was destroyed by fire. The pilot and his 11 year old son did not survive the accident.Aug 3, 2005 · N49646 · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 20010514010969ACvac BT13A · Odessa, TX(-23)Flight instructor was scheduled to provide transition training in a BT-13 to another confederate air force (caf) pilot member. They were observed orbiting Bates field and descending. The low pass on the field was downwind and may not have been aligned…May 14, 2001 · N66791 · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 20000417038519ACvac BT13A · Pearl Harbor, HI(-23) At the termination of a low pass over the movie set, the aircrafts left wing collided with a 40 foot tall palm tree, severing the outboard 18 feet of the wing. (.4) the pilot was flying a replica japanese val during the filming of 'Pearl Harbor' on ford…Apr 17, 2000 · N56336 · DestroyedAccident 19891015040229ACvac BT13 · Axis, ALStalled and spun in performing lazy 8'S at low altitude. Indicates pilot had heart seizure contributing to crash.Oct 15, 1989 · N56381 · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19800907039999ACvac BT13A · Waco, TXPilot lost control of aircraft during roll-out when brake failed.Sep 7, 1980 · N66791 · Substantial damageAccident 19730929031189ACvac BT13A · Madera, CASep 29, 1973 · N67579 · DestroyedAccident 19730822031449ACvac BT13A · Galveston Tex, TXToo close to otr acft initiated go-around. Hit gnd in a steep nose dwn attitude.Aug 22, 1973 · N2200S · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2420204')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 20

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

See all 20 STCs
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2420204')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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The same model under other registry codes

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

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'BT13A' AND m.code NOT IN ('2420204')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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