# Culp John S CULPS SPECL SOPWITH

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05617YF
- Manufacturer (registry): CULP JOHN S
- Model: CULPS SPECL SOPWITH
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/culp-john-s-culps-specl-sopwith

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)

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None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N329CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N329CC): [Williams James C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20JAMES%20C), [Birdsboro, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Birdsboro), S/N 1009

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 ERA22LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA003), Oct 1, 2021: Culp John S Culps Specl Sopwith (N329CC), Pottstown, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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.

- [Accident 20211001017889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211001017889A), Oct 1, 2021: Culp John S CULPS SPECL SOPWITH (N329CC), Pottstown, PA, Substantial damage. PIC was conducting familiarization training in the aircraft which he recently purchased. [privacy data omitted]Was passenger and mentor for insurance request.…

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