# Culver LFA - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8730204 - Manufacturer (registry): CULVER - Model: LFA - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 108 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-730](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-730) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Superior Aircraft Company - Registered aircraft: 38 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/culver-lfa 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. - [AD 46-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/46-04-01): Landing Gear Throttle Stop · Superior LCA and LFA ## Registered aircraft (38) - [N20949](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20949): [Ozarks Auto Show Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OZARKS%20AUTO%20SHOW%20INC), [Hollister, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Hollister), built 1940, S/N 102 - [N34783](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34783): [M3x Hangar Rats LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/M3X%20HANGAR%20RATS%20LLC), [Fairfield, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Fairfield), built 1941, S/N 239 - [N34788](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34788): [Naca 130 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NACA%20130%20LLC), [Cameron Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Cameron%20Park), built 1941, S/N 248 - [N34797](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34797): [Kellner Darlene D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KELLNER%20DARLENE%20D), [Drums, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Drums), built 1941, S/N 258 - [N34856](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34856): [Deakyne Carl T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEAKYNE%20CARL%20T), [Federalsburg, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Federalsburg), built 1941, S/N 269 - [N34864](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34864): [Champaign Aviation Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAMPAIGN%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM), [Urbana, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Urbana), built 1941, S/N 274 - [N34874](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34874): [Kobe Thomas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOBE%20THOMAS%20J), [Lake Placid, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lake%20Placid), S/N 283 - [N34875](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34875): [Rule Paul Crane Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RULE%20PAUL%20CRANE%20TRUSTEE), [Wapato, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Wapato), built 1941, S/N 284 - [N34879](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34879): [Kreutzfeld Kenneth F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KREUTZFELD%20KENNETH%20F), [Marblehead, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Marblehead), S/N 287 - [N34882](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34882): [Harbaugh Scott A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARBAUGH%20SCOTT%20A), [Belle Valley, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Belle%20Valley), built 1941, S/N 292 - [N34883](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34883): [Rezich & Rezich Aviation Consulting Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REZICH%20%26%20REZICH%20AVIATION%20CONSULTING%20INC), [Winnebago, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Winnebago), built 1941, S/N 290 - [N34890](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34890): [Trier Mark S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRIER%20MARK%20S), [Cle Elum, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Cle%20Elum), built 1941, S/N 303 - [N34895](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34895): [Redding Steven R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REDDING%20STEVEN%20R), [Skiatook, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Skiatook), built 1941, S/N 302 - [N37803](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37803): [Dubert Jay](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUBERT%20JAY), [Hedgesville, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Hedgesville), built 1941, S/N 313 - [N37804](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37804): [Mcguire Christopher C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCGUIRE%20CHRISTOPHER%20C), [Claremore, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Claremore), built 1941, S/N 312 - [N37814](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37814): [Rule Paul Crane Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RULE%20PAUL%20CRANE%20TRUSTEE), [Wapato, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Wapato), built 1941, S/N 323 - [N37819](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37819): [Nimmons Johnny F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIMMONS%20JOHNNY%20F), [Brookshire, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brookshire), built 1941, S/N 330 - [N37822](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37822): [Montague Richard B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONTAGUE%20RICHARD%20B), [Spruce Pine, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Spruce%20Pine), built 1941, S/N 365 - [N37823](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37823): [Jones Donald T Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20DONALD%20T%20JR), [Barrigada, GU](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GU/Barrigada), built 1941, S/N 373 - [N37828](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37828): [Dart Gregory G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DART%20GREGORY%20G), [Mayville, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Mayville), S/N 328 - [N37832](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37832): [Taylor Ronnie R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20RONNIE%20R), [West Jefferson, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/West%20Jefferson), built 1941, S/N 336 - [N37833](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37833): [Kobe Thomas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOBE%20THOMAS%20J), [Lake Placid, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lake%20Placid), built 1941, S/N 337 - [N37841](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37841): [Otto Bryant C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OTTO%20BRYANT%20C), [Conway, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Conway), built 1941, S/N 345 - [N41601](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41601): [Songbird LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SONGBIRD%20LLC), [Columbus, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Columbus), S/N 377 - [N41607](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41607): [Naca 130 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NACA%20130%20LLC), [Cameron Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Cameron%20Park), built 1941, S/N 366 - [N41620](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41620): [Rhinehart Daniel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RHINEHART%20DANIEL), [Placentia, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Placentia), built 1941, S/N 379 - [N41627](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41627): [Godfrey Denis B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GODFREY%20DENIS%20B), [Grand Junction, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Grand%20Junction), built 1941, S/N 386 - [N41630](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41630): [Hammond Carol Ann](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMMOND%20CAROL%20ANN), [Marlborough, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Marlborough), built 1941, S/N 389 - [N41637](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41637): [Jacobs James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACOBS%20JAMES%20A), [Lakeview, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Lakeview), S/N 396 - [N41705](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41705): [Mx3 Hangar Rats LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MX3%20HANGAR%20RATS%20LLC), [Fairfield, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Fairfield), built 1942, S/N 398 - [N41710](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41710): [Currie Mark H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CURRIE%20MARK%20H), [Justin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Justin), S/N 423 - [N41716](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41716): [Allen Arlan R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALLEN%20ARLAN%20R), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 1942, S/N 433 - [N41719](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41719): [California Antique Aircraft Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CALIFORNIA%20ANTIQUE%20AIRCRAFT%20MUSEUM), [San Martin, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Martin), S/N 436 - [N41726](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41726): [Heath Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEATH%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Portland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Portland), S/N 444 - [N41727](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41727): [Jorgensen Bryan H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JORGENSEN%20BRYAN%20H), [Wadsworth, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Wadsworth), built 1942, S/N 446 - [N41729](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41729): [Naca 130 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NACA%20130%20LLC), [Cameron Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Cameron%20Park), built 1941, S/N 450 - [N41730](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41730): [Bell Burke A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20BURKE%20A), [Erie, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Erie), built 1942, S/N 452 - [N41733](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41733): [Wallace Stuart](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALLACE%20STUART), [Homewood, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Homewood), built 1942, S/N 455 ## STCs approved for it (13) - [STC SA00433NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00433NY): Installation 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.. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.. Aviation Products Systems Inc. - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA01944CH (2 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH%20(2%20OF%202)): 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.. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. - [STC SA01967WI (3 OF3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI%20(3%20OF3)): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc. - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02294NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02294NY): Replacement of the existing propeller with a Koppers, Aeromatic F200 Propeller. Dennis Taylor - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA04776NY (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY%20(1%20OF%202)): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc. - [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc. - [STC SA593CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA593CH): Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system.. Champion Aerospace LLC - [STC SA01240SE (2 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE%20(2%20OF%205)) (historical): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC - [STC SA593CH (4 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA593CH%20(4%20OF%205)) (historical): Install Champion SlickSTART magneto booster system.. Champion Aerospace LLC ## NTSB investigations (14) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ERA14FA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA337), Jul 12, 2014: Culver LFA (N41716), Limington, ME, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The 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 DEN06CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA031), Jan 2, 2006: Culver Cadet LCA (N37814), Alamogordo, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the departure climb. Contributing factors included the gusty winds and the downdraft. - [NTSB LAX00LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA348), Sep 26, 2000: Culver LFA (N37820), Ione, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: The failure of the right brake during the landing roll resulting in loss of directional control and subsequent nose over of the airplane. - [NTSB DEN00LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA100), Jun 2, 2000: Culver LFA (N34783), Moab, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: Overheating 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 LAX93LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA349), Sep 11, 1993: Culver LFA (N41729), Sonoma, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the 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… - [NTSB MKC89DPG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DPG01), Oct 13, 1988: Culver LFA (N34872), Dumas, AR, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX87DVD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DVD02), Mar 24, 1987: Culver Cadet LFA (N37838), Antioch, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MKC84FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA202), Jul 8, 1984: Culver LFA (N41638), Plattsburg, MO, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX74FUG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74FUG07), Jul 14, 1973: Culver LCA (N41638), Corona, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC71DFM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71DFM03), Jul 15, 1970: Culver LFA (N37832), Ansonia, CT, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC69D0181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69D0181), Sep 3, 1968: Culver LFA (N41603), Perry, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA68D0280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68D0280), Mar 16, 1968: Culver LFA (N41722), Eugene, OR, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK68D0008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0008), May 10, 1967: Culver LFA (N41617), Watsonville, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN65A0057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN65A0057), Feb 18, 1965: Culver LFA (N41729), Maricopa, AZ, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (16) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20260525004729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260525004729I), May 25, 2026: Culver LFA (N41705), Hamilton, OH, Minor damage. 05/28/2026 - 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… - [Incident 20221010016249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221010016249I), Oct 10, 2022: Culver LFA (N41630), Groton, CT, Minor damage. On 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,… - [Incident 20210717010829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210717010829I), Jul 17, 2021: Culver LFA (N34890), Grants Pass, OR, Minor damage. N34890 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… - [Incident 20210603006569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210603006569I), Jun 3, 2021: Culver LFA (N34890), Compton, CA, Minor damage. On June 03, 2021 a Culver cadet, N34890, (pending) registration to [privacy data omitted], experienced a left and right landing gear collapse after landing at… - [Incident 20190923014469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190923014469I), Sep 23, 2019: Culver LFA (N41630), Kingston, NY, Minor damage. Pilot confirmed that he had done the procedure to lower the landing gear for landing, however, he had failed to confirm that the mechanical lock pin control… - [Incident 20180913013549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180913013549I), Sep 13, 2018: Culver LFA (N37815), Kansas City, MO, Minor damage. During landing rollout on runway 19, the main landing gear retracted as aircraft weight transitioned to the main landing gear. The pilot stated he heard a… - [Accident 20140712014579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140712014579A), Jul 12, 2014: Culver LFA (N41716), Limington, ME, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Aircraft sustained substantial damaged when it impacted trees during takeoff from Limington airport (63B), Limington, Maine. The pilot was fatally injured.… - [Accident 20060102000059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060102000059A), Jan 2, 2006: Supac LCA (N37814), Alamogordo, NM, Substantial damage. (-23) On January 2, 2006, at 1015 MST, a culver Lca, N37814, registered to the pilot [privacy data omitted], collided with terrain on takeoff at Timberon… - [Accident 20000925013919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000925013919A), Sep 25, 2000: Supac LFA (N37820), Ione, CA, Destroyed. (-23) A/c touched down and veered to the right. The a/c left the rwy and hit a barbed wire fence and nosed over. Investigation by the pilots. Indicat ed the… - [Accident 20000602007789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000602007789A), Jun 2, 2000: N34783, Moab, UT, No damage. (-23) Upon departure at Moab, UT, pilot lost directional control of aircraft due to braking problems. Aircraft departed runway to the left, ground looped and… - [Accident 19930911033759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930911033759A), Sep 11, 1993: Supac LFA (N41729), Schellville/Son, CA, Substantial damage. Began takeoff. Saw banner across runway. Lifted to avoid but wheel caught wire. Crashed. Mgr failed close runway. - [Incident 19910421017759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910421017759I), Apr 21, 1991: Supac LFA (N34797), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. Landing gear collapsed on rollout. Pilot failed to engage handle in the lock detent. - [Accident 19881013045659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881013045659A), Oct 13, 1988: Supac LFA (N34872), Dumas, AR, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Engine backfired in low altitude and idled prior crash. Magneto blocks corroded. Contacts missing. Worn points. - [Accident 19870323007279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870323007279A), Mar 23, 1987: Supac LFA (N37838), Antioch, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The aircraft stalled during takeoff and impacted the ground. Witnesses report engine had failed. - [Accident 19840708030379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840708030379A), Jul 8, 1984: Supac LFA (N41638), Plattsburg, MO, Substantial damage. Aircraft entered steep climb after takeoff, rolled left, struck ground. - [Accident 19730714021789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730714021789A), Jul 14, 1973: Supac LFA (N41638), Corona, CA, Substantial damage. Aim,part 2,RWY25 threshold displaced 200FT. Lndd on threshold. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 20000711SH008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000711SH008), Jun 2, 2000: BRAKE ASSY. SEIZED. UPON DEPARTURE, PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DUE TO THE LEFT BRAKE SEIZING. AIRCRAFT RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. AT INSPECTION, BROKEN ASSY WAS FOUND DRAGGIN --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.