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.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 19
- Years built
- 1963–1978
- Seats
- 1
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 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 19950 reports on Smith Miniplane DSA-1 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1963 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 1 | |
| 1965 | 2 | |
| 1968 | 1 | |
| 1969 | 1 | |
| 1970 | 2 | |
| 1973 | 1 | |
| 1975 | 1 | |
| 1978 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 6 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1475 | 1970 | Virden, IL | Aug 31, 2009 |
| N147H | 1964 | Willcox, AZ | Aug 21, 2021 |
| N1711 | — | Greene, ME | Mar 10, 2023 |
| N179VP | — | Greeley, CO | — |
| N25P | — | Texarkana, TX | Apr 26, 2022 |
| N341S | — | Hernando, FL | Mar 15, 2019 |
| N391Y | 1965 | Ocala, FL | Oct 31, 1990 |
| N3986 | 1975 | Centerville, OH | Jan 23, 2019 |
| N4756G | 1973 | Limerick, ME | Apr 10, 1998 |
| N4843 | — | Temple, TX | Feb 19, 2022 |
| N5166 | 1969 | Oconomowoc, WI | Oct 20, 1971 |
| N5167 | 1970 | Youngsville, LA | Jul 30, 1996 |
| N558A | 1963 | Walnut Grove, CA | Feb 23, 2012 |
| N559A | 1963 | Waynesville, OH | Sep 25, 1974 |
| N791J | — | Harrison, ID | Aug 19, 2024 |
| N79E | 1963 | New Franken, WI | Sep 7, 1985 |
| N7JH | 1978 | Lockport, IL | Jul 22, 2020 |
| N91271 | 1965 | Maynardville, TN | May 20, 2013 |
| N931Z | 1968 | Waterford, OH | Oct 17, 2011 |