# N683DB: Burton Dennis W SONEX

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Burton Dennis W SONEX](https://openairdocs.org/model/burton-dennis-w-sonex) (registry code 05621DV, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Jabiru 3300](https://openairdocs.org/engine/jabiru-3300) (registry code 34801)
- Serial number: 0691
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Kit: Sonex Ltd SONEX
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: March 13, 2007
- Certificate issued: February 19, 2024
- Expires: February 28, 2031
- Mode S code: A90EA9
- Registered owner: [Smith Matthew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20MATTHEW)
- Location: [Martinsville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Martinsville)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 39.4605° N, 86.4184° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 46151, within about 8 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=683DB
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N683DB

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 (Burton Dennis W SONEX)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Jabiru 3300)

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 GAA15CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA234), Aug 16, 2015: Burton Dennis W Sonex (N683DB), Wolcottville, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced off-airport landing, and nose over.

## 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 20150815013839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150815013839A), Aug 15, 2015: Burton Dennis W SONEX (N683DB), Wolcottville, IN, Substantial damage. The experimental aircraft departed kendallville (C62) on August 18, 2015 around 8:00PM with 2 occupants on board, 1 pilot, 1 passenger. The pilot stated he was…
- [Incident 20150506006919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150506006919I), May 6, 2015: Burton Dennis W SONEX (N683DB), Kendallville, IN, Minor damage. On 05/06/2015 a pilot operating a sonic, experimental type aircraft made an emergency landing immediately after take off because of a bird strike. Pilot stated…

## 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 Burton Dennis W SONEX aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/burton-dennis-w-sonex/aircraft.md
- The Jabiru 3300 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/jabiru-3300.md

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