# N79DJ: 2010 Parks J L/Dreffin D SEAWIND 3000 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Parks J L/Dreffin D SEAWIND 3000](https://openairdocs.org/model/parks-j-l-dreffin-d-seawind-3000) (registry code 05613V0, 4 seats) - Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999) - Serial number: 48 - Year built: 2010 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Kit: Sna Inc SEAWIND 3000 - Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built - Airworthiness date: June 4, 2010 - Certificate issued: December 22, 2016 - Expires: December 31, 2029 - Mode S code: AAB600 - Registered owner: [Parks John L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARKS%20JOHN%20L) - Location: [Osprey, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Osprey) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 27.1912° N, 82.4841° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 34229, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=79DJ - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N79DJ 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 (Parks J L/Dreffin D SEAWIND 3000) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG) 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 ERA10LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA328), Jun 23, 2010: Parks J L/Dreffin D Seawind 3000 (N79DJ), Sanibel Island, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: An overstress failure of the elevator. Contributing to the accident was the owner/builder's modification of the experimental airplane beyond the recommendations of the kit manufacturer. ## FAA accident and incident reports (5) 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. - [Incident 20210218003679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210218003679I), Feb 18, 2021: Parks J L/Dreffin D SEAWIND 3000 (N79DJ), Venice, FL, Minor damage. On feb 18, 2021 aircraft landed on runway 13 at Venice Municipal Airport (vnc) the aircraft landed and the left landing gear wasn't fullyextended(collapsed)the… - [Incident 20160825014109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160825014109I), Aug 25, 2016: Parks J L/Dreffin D SEAWIND 3000 (N79DJ), Venice, FL, Minor damage. On August 25/2016, at 13:10 EDT (17:10Z), a seawind 3000 (experimental amateur-built - amphibious hull), N79DJ, landed on rwy 5 at Venice Municipal Airport… - [Incident 20151217022219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151217022219I), Dec 17, 2015: Parks J L/Dreffin D SEAWIND 3000 (N79DJ), Venice, FL, Minor damage. On December 17, 2015 at approximately 13:20 local time a seawind 3000 (experimental amateur-built), N79DJ, departed rwy 23 at Venice Municipal Airport (vnc),… - [Incident 20120425007189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120425007189I), Apr 25, 2012: Parks J L/Dreffin D SEAWIND 3000 (N79DJ), Venice, FL, Minor damage. On April 25, 2012 at 1145 local time, an experimental seawind 3000, N79DS gear failed upon landing at Venice Municipal Airport (vnc) Venice Florida,… - [Accident 20100623042599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100623042599A), Jun 23, 2010: Parks J L/D SEAWIND 300 (N79DJ), Sanibel Island, FL, Substantial damage. While transitioning from 8500' to 6500' 40 miles off shore from krsw airframe vibration started, pilot was unable to level off at 6500' and lost ability to… ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. - [SDR 2012FA0000331](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000331), Apr 25, 2012: WIRE. LOOSE. A WIRE BECAME LOOSE THAT ATTACHED TO A HYD VALVE THAT RELEASED THE PRESSURE ON THE LANDING GEAR DOWN CYLINDERS. THIS LET THE LANDING GEAR FOLD UPON LANDING. THE ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) None matched to this aircraft's models. ## Earlier aircraft with N79DJ The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N79DJ before. - [Cancelled 1981-08-20](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N79DJ-1981-08-20): Piper PA-28RT-201T, S/N 28R-7931090. Exported to Mexico. Owner: [Aero Center Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERO%20CENTER%20INC), [Laredo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Laredo) ## Related - Other Parks J L/Dreffin D SEAWIND 3000 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/parks-j-l-dreffin-d-seawind-3000/aircraft.md - The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.