# Fuller PLAYBOY SA3A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8650808
- Manufacturer (registry): FULLER
- Model: PLAYBOY SA3A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/fuller-playboy-sa3a

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

None registered with this model now.

## 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 SEA89LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA090), May 21, 1989: Stits SA-3A (N2278P), Jackpot, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADEQUATE WIND COMPENSATION BY THE PILOT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE GUSTY GROSSWINDS.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 19890521012389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890521012389A), May 21, 1989: Amtrsa STITSSA3A (N2278P), Jackpot, NV, Substantial damage. Went off runway and flipped over trying to land in gusty crosswind.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Harmon-Stits PLAYBOY SA3A](https://openairdocs.org/model/harmon-stits-playboy-sa3a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 86502BW
- [Stits PLAYBOY SA-3A](https://openairdocs.org/model/stits-playboy-sa-3a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 86502HF
- [Wyatt PLAYBOY SA3A](https://openairdocs.org/model/wyatt-playboy-sa3a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 865022R
- [Osullivan-Stits PLAYBOY SA3A](https://openairdocs.org/model/osullivan-stits-playboy-sa3a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 86502SG

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