- Manufacturer (registry)
- CULVER
- Model
- LCA
- Registry code
- 8730202
- Registered
- 27 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed
- 108 mph
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDSA-730
- Holder
- Superior Aircraft Company
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 · 99
| 1940 | 60 |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 29 |
| 1942 | 3 |
| 1947 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 2
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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WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8730202'))
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Registered aircraft · 27
N101BNHigh Alpha Airshows LLC · Camarillo, CAN20988Registration Pending · Oklahoma City, OKRegistration pendingN24RPlane Fun Inc Tr Trustee · Snellville, GA
See all 27 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
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'
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ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8730202')
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STCs approved for this model · 11
STC SA00079NYInstallation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.STC SA00478CHInstallation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.STC SA01757WITo allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuelSTC SA01944CH (2 OF 2)Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227.STC SA01967WI (3 OF3)Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded AvgasSTC SA02268CHInstallation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil SeparatorSTC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSTC SA04776NY (1 OF 2)The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintainedSTC SA593CHInstall Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system.STC SA01240SE (2 OF 5)Installation of secondary voltage indication systemSTC SA593CH (4 OF 5)Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = 'LCA') ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number"
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NTSB investigations · 13
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB CEN19LA243Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCulver LCA · Viroqua, WIA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB DFW06CA002Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCulver LCA · McGregor, TXThe pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ATL94FA043Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCulver LCA · Lake City, SCWas the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed while maneuvering the airplane which resulted in the loss of control and the collision with the ground.NTSB LAX93LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCulver LCA · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience in tail wheel aircraft.NTSB LAX80FUQ08Accident · 2 fatalClosedCulver LCA · Mojave, CANTSB FTW78FRD20Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCulver LCA · Lafayette, LANTSB MKC71FDM56Accident · No injuriesClosedCulver Cadet · Faribault, MNNTSB OAK71AP033Accident · 1 fatalClosedCulver LCA · Dos Palos, CANTSB DIA68F0108Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCulver LFA · Middletown, DENTSB CHI66F0497Accident · No injuriesClosedCulver LCA · Superior, WINTSB UNK64X4056Accident · 3 fatalClosedCulver LCA · Northfield, VANTSB UNK64X3391Accident · No injuriesClosedCulver LCA · Menominee, MINTSB UNK64X2030Accident · No injuriesClosedCulver LCA · Weyers Cave, VA
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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
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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 ('8730202')
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FAA incident reports · 13
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Incident 20260112000169ICulver LCA · Humboldt, IANormal approach to landing. On landing roll out both main landing gear collapsed.Accident 20190725011819ACulver LCA · Viroqua, WIOn July 25, 2019 at 1540 CST, a 1940 Culver cadet Lca N29272, piloted by a private pilot was substantially damaged when landing in a soybean field after the aircraft experienced an engine failure in flight. The aircraft landed in a field and then flipped over…Incident 20080427837919ISupac LCA · Galt, CA(-23) According to a report filed by sacramento fd (fire dept?) And forwarded to this office by nct, on 4/27/08 at 1955Z hours [privacy data omitted] was pilot in command on NC34785, a culver Lca, serial number 236, on a pleasure flight from lodi, California…Incident 20070721016879ISupac LCA · Louisville, KY(-23) The pilot stated that after touchdown, while rolling out, the landing gear collapsed at approximately 30 KTS. Biannual conducted by [privacy data omitted]Accident 20051004029389ASupac LCA · Mcgregor, TX(-23) On 10/04/2005, at approximately 1806 CST, culver (Lca), aircraft registration #N32476, owned and operated by the pilot [privacy data omitted] experienced fuel starvation while on a flight from san antonio, Texas to Mcgregor, Texas, over Mcgregor, Texas…Incident 20030808020149ISupac LCA · Bozeman, MT(-23) After take-off from a fly-in/airshow at three forks, Montana, the pilot stated that he was unable to retract or extend landing gear. Mr. Mchenry flew the aircraft to home base in Bozeman, Montana, where crash/fire/rescue services were available. The…Incident 20001217022479ISupac LCA · Salem, OR(-23) Pilot reported normal landing with gear indications down and locked. During taxi, in a left turn, the gear collapsed. A/c skidded 20-30 ft. mechanical evalutaion showed no major damage to fuselage. Engine run-out ok. Wood prop tips bent. Suspect…Accident 19940123000749ASupac LCA · Lake City, SCStalled in a steep turn trying to join up with 2 aeroncas for formation flight. Entered spin to ground impact.Accident 19930621019649ASupac LCA · San Luis Obispo, CALooked down at airspeed on liftoff. Failed note left wing down until too late. No time in type. Ailerons sensitive.Incident 19830403031799ISupac LCA · San Jose, CALeft gear then right gear retracted on rollout. Lock pins in landing gear assembly broke.Incident 19800514077439IPiper PA28/ · Rawlins, WYEngine roughness and stoppage. Landed in field. Oil pump gear shaft broken.Accident 19800119000989ASupac LCA · Mojave, CAAircraft stalled and spun in during climb to cruise. Aircraft was 364 pounds over gross weight.Accident 19780404005339ASupac LCA · Lafayette, LADuring flare man ran into flt path, plt made left turn to avoid h wing hit ground.
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Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.