# Detroit VEGA DL-1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 5261003
- Manufacturer (registry): DETROIT
- Model: VEGA DL-1
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 5
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/detroit-vega-dl-1

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)

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None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N12288](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12288): [Mid America Flight Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20AMERICA%20FLIGHT%20MUSEUM), [Mount Pleasant, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mount%20Pleasant), S/N 161

## 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 FTW84LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA186), Mar 8, 1984: Lockheed VEGA-1 (N12288), Yukon, OK, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 20180323008049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180323008049I), Mar 23, 2018: Detroit VEGA DL-1 (N12288), Lancaster, CA, Minor damage. During landing rollout the pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the aircraft due to high crosswind conditions. The aircraft left wingtip and…
- [Incident 19850516024509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850516024509I), May 16, 1985: Lkheed VEGA1 (N12288), Oklahoma City, OK, Minor damage. Lost directional control during aborted high speed taxi. Ran off runway and slid sideways tipping onto left wing.
- [Accident 19840308008319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840308008319A), Mar 8, 1984: Lkheed VEGA1 (N12288), Yukon, OK, Substantial damage. Lost control of tail wheel aircraft during a practice landing. Ground looped. Overinflated main struts a factor.
- [Incident 19840204010149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840204010149I), Feb 4, 1984: Lkheed VEGA1 (N12288), Norman, OK, Minor damage. Lost control taxiing in a gusty surface wind. Left the taxiway. Nosed up as power was applied to return to taxiway.

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