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Smith Miniplane DSA-1

19 Smith Miniplane DSA-1 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1963–1978. Most are registered in OH, FL and IL.

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Registered today
19
Years built
1963–1978
Seats
1
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Smith Miniplane DSA-1 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

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

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
6
Destroyed
1
Substantial damage
5
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Smith Miniplane DSA-1 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Smith Miniplane DSA-1 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Jun 19, 2022Substantial damage · minor injuries · Union, NEN208C
  • May 12, 2021Substantial damage · none injuries · Fulton, MON179VP
  • Nov 2, 2007Substantial damage · serious injuries · Alburgh, VTN58MB
  • Jun 20, 1997Destroyed · fatal injuries · Bend, OR
  • Jan 10, 1985Substantial damage · minor injuries · Van Nuys, CAN5111V

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Smith Miniplane DSA-1 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19633
19641
19652
19681
19691
19702
19731
19751
19781
Unknown6

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
OH3
FL2
IL2
ME2
TX2
WI2
AZ1
CA1
CO1
ID1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Smith Miniplane DSA-1 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 6 NTSB events since 1982 involve Smith Miniplane DSA-1 airframes. 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 Smith Miniplane DSA-1 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Not Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed
86 mph

DSA-1 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N14751970Virden, ILAug 31, 2009
N147H1964Willcox, AZAug 21, 2021
N1711—Greene, MEMar 10, 2023
N179VP—Greeley, CO—
N25P—Texarkana, TXApr 26, 2022
N341S—Hernando, FLMar 15, 2019
N391Y1965Ocala, FLOct 31, 1990
N39861975Centerville, OHJan 23, 2019
N4756G1973Limerick, MEApr 10, 1998
N4843—Temple, TXFeb 19, 2022
N51661969Oconomowoc, WIOct 20, 1971
N51671970Youngsville, LAJul 30, 1996
N558A1963Walnut Grove, CAFeb 23, 2012
N559A1963Waynesville, OHSep 25, 1974
N791J—Harrison, IDAug 19, 2024
N79E1963New Franken, WISep 7, 1985
N7JH1978Lockport, ILJul 22, 2020
N912711965Maynardville, TNMay 20, 2013
N931Z1968Waterford, OHOct 17, 2011

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