- Manufacturer (registry)
- CULVER
- Model
- LFA
- Registry code
- 8730204
- Registered
- 38 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 · 97
| 1940 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 66 |
| 1942 | 21 |
| 1955 | 1 |
| 1956 | 4 |
| 1958 | 1 |
| 1960 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 1
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
Airframe · Culver LFA
AD 46-04-01Landing Gear Throttle StopQuery with SQL
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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 ('8730204'))
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Registered aircraft · 38
N20949Ozarks Auto Show Inc · Hollister, MON34783M3x Hangar Rats LLC · Fairfield, OHN34788Naca 130 LLC · Cameron Park, CA
See all 38 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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SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8730204')
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STCs approved for this model · 13
STC SA00433NYInstallation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter model AFC-500 or AFC-600 on multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Franklin 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 SA02294NYReplacement of the existing propeller with a Koppers, Aeromatic F200 PropellerSTC 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 SA4503NMRemove original cloth covering and install Ceconite coveringSTC 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.
Query with SQL
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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 = 'LFA') ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number
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NTSB investigations · 14
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 7 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB ERA14FA337Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCulver LFA · Limington, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB DEN06CA031Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCulver Cadet LCA · Alamogordo, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the departure climb. Contributing factors included the gusty winds and the downdraft.NTSB LAX00LA348Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCulver LFA · Ione, CAThe failure of the right brake during the landing roll resulting in loss of directional control and subsequent nose over of the airplane.NTSB DEN00LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCulver LFA · Moab, UTOverheating of the left brake, causing the wheel to lock. Factors were the pilot not being able to maintain directional control, a dirt berm, and a drainage ditch.NTSB LAX93LA349Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCulver LFA · Sonoma, CAthe airport management's failure to provide notice of the banner operation and to close the runway. An additional cause was the banner operator's failure to ensure that the runway on which he placed his banner equipment was closed.NTSB MKC89DPG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCulver LFA · Dumas, ARA witness stated that the airplane backfired while in a turn at low altitude. He heard it backfire twice more and noticed engine running at idle just before it crashed. When runup, the engine would attain 1900 RPM, then backfire and the RPM would drop to 600…NTSB LAX87DVD02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCulver Cadet LFA · Antioch, CADuring a local pleasure flt, witnesses observed the acft take-off into a headwind. At aprx 1000 ft AGL, the nose of the acft came up then down. The acft entered a spin and collided with the terrain. They also stated that the propeller appeared to be slowing…NTSB MKC84FA202Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCulver LFA · Plattsburg, MOWitnesses viewed the acft in a nose high attitude at a low alt near the south end of rwy 18. The acft climbed a short distance, rolled to the left and descended nearly vertically to the ground.NTSB LAX74FUG07Accident · No injuriesClosedCulver LCA · Corona, CANTSB NYC71DFM03Accident · No injuriesClosedCulver LFA · Ansonia, CTNTSB NYC69D0181Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCulver LFA · Perry, NYNTSB SEA68D0280Accident · No injuriesClosedCulver LFA · Eugene, ORNTSB OAK68D0008Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCulver LFA · Watsonville, CANTSB DEN65A0057Accident · No injuriesClosedCulver LFA · Maricopa, AZ
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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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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 ('8730204')
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FAA incident reports · 16
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Incident 20260525004729ICulver LFA · Hamilton, OH05/28/2026 - Pilot stated that he had departed khao (Hamilton, OH) to fly to nearby airfield koxd (oxford, OH) to purchase fuel. After filling the fuel tank to full, he then departed koxd to fly back to khao. While in-flight he noticed a small fuel leak…Incident 20221010016249ICulver LFA · Groton, CTOn 10/10/2022 at 14:27Z, [privacy data omitted] landed at kgon on runway 23 with landing gear up, sliding down runway 23 422 feet with minor damage to belly, propellor and small scratches on wing. The weather was calm, clear with unrestricted visability. The…Incident 20210717010829ICulver LFA · Grants Pass, ORN34890 was en-route from southern California to Washington state. The aircraft had last taken off from weed, CA (O46) and was preparing to land at grant Pass airport (3S8) at Grants Pass, OR. The pilot stated that he was un-familiar with the airport and flew…
See all 16 incident reportsQuery with SQL
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 ('8730204')
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8730204')
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Service difficulty reports · 1
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'LFA' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
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