# Lawson Donald B DB-1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 13015HS
- Manufacturer (registry): LAWSON DONALD B
- Model: DB-1
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/lawson-donald-b-db-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)

- [N828X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N828X): [Wolcott Dennis L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOLCOTT%20DENNIS%20L), [Jasper, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jasper), S/N 1

## 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 ERA13LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA087), Dec 13, 2012: Rotorway DB-1 (N828X), Mayland, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control following a high-side governor failure for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.

## 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 20121213028349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121213028349A), Dec 13, 2012: Lawson Donald B DB-1 (N828X), Crossville, TN, Substantial damage. Aircraft [privacy data omitted] and pilot at the time of the accident [privacy data omitted] had an auto governor kit installed on this aircraft. Auto governor…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Baier Daniel DB-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/baier-daniel-db-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05622GS
- [Buono David D DB-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/buono-david-d-db-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05629G3
- [Bailey DB1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bailey-db1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05601B0
- [Bresee Pitts Special DB1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bresee-pitts-special-db1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 72202ZR

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