# N921SS: 1993 Story Marvin SS-D1

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Story Marvin SS-D1](https://openairdocs.org/model/story-marvin-ss-d1) (registry code 05618VH, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Volkswagen CONVERSION](https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion) (registry code 63501)
- Serial number: 001
- Year built: 1993
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: April 20, 1994
- Certificate issued: June 17, 1992
- Expires: July 31, 2027
- Mode S code: ACC382
- Registered owner: [Story Marvin L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STORY%20MARVIN%20L)
- Location: [Kansas City, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Kansas%20City)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 39.1149° N, 94.7701° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 66112, 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=921SS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N921SS

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 (Story Marvin SS-D1)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Volkswagen CONVERSION)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N921SS.

## 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.

- [Incident 20101106051099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101106051099I), Nov 6, 2010: Story Marvi SS-D1 (N921SS), Newburg, PA, Minor damage. The homebuilt aircraft experienced a severe elevator flutter after departure and made an emergeny landing in a vacant corn field. The aircraft received minor…
- [Incident 20001002030239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001002030239I), Oct 2, 2000: Amtr SSD1 (N921SS), Sedalia, MO, Minor damage. (-23)Pilot stated that on climb out from Sedalia, MO airport (dmo), he experienced smoke in the cockpit, and the engine quit. He did not attempt an engine…

## 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 2010FA0001239](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001239), Nov 14, 2010: FABRIC. LEAKING. LT ELEVATOR FILLED WITH WATER FROM OVERNIGHT RAIN, MAKING THE CONTROL SURFACE UNBALANCED. SEVERE ELEVATOR FLUTTER WAS ENCOUNTERED DURING TAKEOFF CLIMB. THE ACFT

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Story Marvin SS-D1 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/story-marvin-ss-d1/aircraft.md
- The Volkswagen CONVERSION engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion.md

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