# Superior CULVER LCA

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8730206
- Manufacturer (registry): SUPERIOR
- Model: CULVER LCA
- 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
- Registered aircraft: 5
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/superior-culver-lca

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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (5)

- [N20U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20U): [Pennair Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PENNAIR%20INC), [Albany, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Albany), built 1942, S/N 458
- [N29264](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29264): [Chico Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHICO%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Chico, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chico), built 1940, S/N 133
- [N29393](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29393): [Elrod Brent W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELROD%20BRENT%20W), [Cashion, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Cashion), built 1940, S/N 185
- [N32482](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32482): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 1941, S/N 215
- [N34781](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34781): [Mid Atlantic Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20ATLANTIC%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Reading, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Reading), built 1941, S/N 237

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 GAA24WA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA094), Feb 8, 2024: Superior Culver LCA (N32482), Uelzen, Germany, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN76FTF97](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76FTF97), Sep 19, 1976: Culver LCA (N29393), Littleton, CO, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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.

- [Incident 20091011020319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091011020319I), Oct 11, 2009: Supac LCA (N29264), Sacramento, CA, Minor damage. Pilot failed to lower landing gear from landing, made gear up landing.
- [Incident 19911222060839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911222060839I), Dec 22, 1991: Supac LCA (N20U), Carlsbad, CA, Minor damage. Main gear collapsed on rollout. Wear allowed down lock pins to contact micro switches giving false indication.
- [Accident 19760919032939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760919032939A), Sep 19, 1976: Supac LCA (N29393), Littleton, CO, Substantial damage. Unable to fully extend lndg gear. Plt returned to a/p after encountering wx.

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