# Michael G Darby DARD 1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05640ZB
- Manufacturer (registry): MICHAEL G DARBY
- Model: DARD 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/michael-g-darby-dard-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)

- [N696AK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N696AK): [Sloans Aircraft Welding LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLOANS%20AIRCRAFT%20WELDING%20LLC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1996, S/N 1533

## 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 ANC24LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA019), Mar 18, 2024: Michael G Darby Dard 1 (N696AK), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing in soft snow, resulting in a nose over.

## 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, 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 20240317002909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240317002909A), Mar 17, 2024: Michael G Darby DARD 1 (N696AK), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. On March 17, 2024 at approximately 1420L, an airplane on wheel skiis, after a departure from mri with a trip to lake george returned to mri for landing. During…
- [Incident 20230617008559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230617008559I), Jun 17, 2023: Michael G Darby DARD 1 (N696AK), Anchorage, AK, No damage. Pilot flying was receiving instruction from CFI in back seat. Pilot performed several successful touch and go landings prior to the event. After performing a…

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