# N160MH: Hinson Melvin J VELOCITY

- Status: Registration pending
- Airframe: [Hinson Melvin J VELOCITY](https://openairdocs.org/model/hinson-melvin-j-velocity) (registry code 056011R, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming I0360 SER A&C](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-ser-a-c) (registry code 41511)
- Serial number: DMO-302
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: February 20, 1996
- Mode S code: A0F2C9
- Location: [Milford, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Milford)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 42.5777° N, 83.6662° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 48380, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=160MH
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N160MH

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Hinson Melvin J VELOCITY)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Lycoming I0360 SER A&C)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 ERA25LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA090), Jan 5, 2025: Hinson Melvin J Velocity (N160MH), Norfolk, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A landing gear collapse during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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.

- [Accident 20250105000539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250105000539A), Jan 5, 2025: Hinson Melvin J VELOCITY (N160MH), Norfolk, VA, Substantial damage. The pilot stated, prior to landing, he extended the landing gear and confirmed the gear was down and locked as indicated in the garmin G3X system. After…
- [Incident 20170203005409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170203005409I), Feb 3, 2017: Hinson Melvin J VELOCITY (N160MH), Jacksonville, NC, Minor damage. At 1615 local time on February 3rd, 2017 the aircraft was doing touching goes at Albert Ellis airport. No other aircraft were in the pattern. The aircraft was…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Hinson Melvin J VELOCITY aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/hinson-melvin-j-velocity/aircraft.md
- The Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-ser-a-c.md

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