# Koch/Myers SMITH MINPLANE DSA-1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8350248
- Manufacturer (registry): KOCH/MYERS
- Model: SMITH MINPLANE DSA-1
- 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: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/koch-myers-smith-minplane-dsa-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)

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)

- [N4655Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4655Y): [Teeter Gregory E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEETER%20GREGORY%20E), [Flintstone, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Flintstone), S/N 1001

## 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 BFO89DIG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89DIG03), Jul 30, 1989: Smith Miniplane (N4655Y), Cumberland, MD, incident, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING HIGH SPEED TAXI TESTS.

## 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 19890730047279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890730047279A), Jul 30, 1989: Amtrsm MINIPLANE* (N4655Y), Cumberland, MD, Substantial damage

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Coblentz Frederick P SMITH MINPLANE DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/coblentz-frederick-p-smith-minplane-dsa-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8350250

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