# Davis DA-2A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05601GR
- Manufacturer (registry): DAVIS
- Model: DA-2A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 85 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/davis-da-2a

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N74066](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N74066): [Davis Brian L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20BRIAN%20L), [Antlers, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Antlers), built 1966, S/N 1

## NTSB investigations (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB NYC82FNA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNA16), Jun 22, 1982: Davis DA-2A (N2281Z), Lincoln, RI, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MKC78FTK32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FTK32), Aug 7, 1978: Davis DA2A (N3489), Custer, SD, substantial damage

## 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; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19820622024059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820622024059A), Jun 22, 1982: Amtrdv DAVISDA2A (N2281Z), Lincoln, RI, Destroyed. Aircraft was observed diving into ground. Investigation did not reveal any definite reason for crash.
- [Accident 19780807021929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780807021929A), Aug 7, 1978: Kinner SPORTSTERK (N3489), Custer, SD, Substantial damage

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Ballew James W DA-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/ballew-james-w-da-2a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056122G
- [Hussey-Waddell DA-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hussey-waddell-da-2a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0561334
- [Culp DA-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/culp-da-2a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0561301
- [Vogelsong DA-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/vogelsong-da-2a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0561308
- [Smith-Davis DA-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-davis-da-2a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 83501J1

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