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 apply1 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.
Watch new ADs for the Diamond DA20-A1
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
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 199558 reports on Diamond DA20-A1 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- control cable5
- gyro5
- fork4
- hourmeter4
- pump4
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1995 | 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 9 | |
| 1997 | 4 | |
| Unknown | 7 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N102DF | — | Exeter, CA | Feb 16, 2023 |
| N128MF | 1995 | Oklahoma City, OK | Aug 31, 2011 |
| N143AA | 1996 | Auburndale, FL | Apr 25, 2024 |
| N144AA | 1996 | Saint Charles, MO | Apr 29, 2024 |
| N175LE | — | Santa Ana, CA | Aug 5, 2019 |
| N179DA | — | Mentor, OH | Nov 4, 2024 |
| N191DA | — | Phoenixville, PA | Jun 19, 2020 |
| N192DA | 1995 | Roseville, CA | Aug 5, 2004 |
| N194DA | 1996 | Pasadena, CA | Feb 28, 2018 |
| N204RD | 1995 | Aptos, CA | Dec 24, 2015 |
| N227P | 1995 | Captain Cook, HI | Aug 14, 2023 |
| N273DA | — | Hamilton, MT | Mar 28, 2022 |
| N275DA | 1997 | Flower Mound, TX | May 12, 2025 |
| N297DA | 1997 | Powell Butte, OR | Jan 19, 2022 |
| N355NL | 1997 | Woodinville, WA | May 25, 2017 |
| N521SS | — | Lafayette, IN | Aug 4, 2021 |
| N629AW | 1995 | Midlothian, TX | — |
| N631DA | 1997 | Athens, TX | Oct 27, 2016 |
| N702PR | 1995 | Las Vegas, NV | Oct 19, 2018 |
| N71LV | 1995 | Carson City, NV | Jan 13, 2025 |
| N781WA | 1995 | Lake Forest, IL | Nov 12, 2020 |
| N83RF | — | Lee, NH | Aug 12, 2026 |
| N854S | 1996 | Saint Peters, MO | Aug 28, 2002 |
| N855DF | 1996 | Mooresville, NC | May 15, 2019 |
| N856DF | 1996 | Fernandina Beach, FL | Jul 15, 2019 |