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Diamond DA20-A1

29 Diamond DA20-A1 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1995–1997. Most are registered in CA, TX and FL.

Registered today
29
Years built
1995–1997
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

1 AD matches the Diamond DA20-A1 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 97-13-02Diamond Aircraft Industries, Inc. Model DA 20-A1 Airplanes, Serial Numbers 10002 Through…Jul 14, 1997

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
20
Destroyed
3
Substantial damage
17
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Diamond DA20-A1 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Diamond DA20-A1 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Aug 20, 2026Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Bristol, MEN83RF
  • Jan 14, 2011Substantial damage · none injuries · Pompano Beach, FLN840DF
  • Apr 21, 2007Substantial damage · none injuries · Warrenton, MON50ML
  • Jun 13, 2003Destroyed · minor injuries · Eureka, UT
  • Mar 31, 2002Substantial damage · serious injuries · Naples, FLN122SE

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

58 reports on Diamond DA20-A1 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. control cable5
  2. gyro5
  3. fork4
  4. hourmeter4
  5. pump4

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19959
19969
19974
Unknown7

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA7
TX3
FL2
MO2
NV2
WA2
AK1
HI1
IL1
IN1

Buyer checklist

1 AD published since 1998 may apply to the Diamond DA20-A1; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 20 NTSB events since 1982 involve Diamond DA20-A1 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 58 service difficulty reports on Diamond DA20-A1 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Diamond DA20-A1 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb

DA20-A1 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N102DF—Exeter, CAFeb 16, 2023
N128MF1995Oklahoma City, OKAug 31, 2011
N143AA1996Auburndale, FLApr 25, 2024
N144AA1996Saint Charles, MOApr 29, 2024
N175LE—Santa Ana, CAAug 5, 2019
N179DA—Mentor, OHNov 4, 2024
N191DA—Phoenixville, PAJun 19, 2020
N192DA1995Roseville, CAAug 5, 2004
N194DA1996Pasadena, CAFeb 28, 2018
N204RD1995Aptos, CADec 24, 2015
N227P1995Captain Cook, HIAug 14, 2023
N273DA—Hamilton, MTMar 28, 2022
N275DA1997Flower Mound, TXMay 12, 2025
N297DA1997Powell Butte, ORJan 19, 2022
N355NL1997Woodinville, WAMay 25, 2017
N521SS—Lafayette, INAug 4, 2021
N629AW1995Midlothian, TX—
N631DA1997Athens, TXOct 27, 2016
N702PR1995Las Vegas, NVOct 19, 2018
N71LV1995Carson City, NVJan 13, 2025
N781WA1995Lake Forest, ILNov 12, 2020
N83RF—Lee, NHAug 12, 2026
N854S1996Saint Peters, MOAug 28, 2002
N855DF1996Mooresville, NCMay 15, 2019
N856DF1996Fernandina Beach, FLJul 15, 2019

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