# Miles Robert SMITH TRIKE

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05618ZX
- Manufacturer (registry): MILES ROBERT
- Model: SMITH TRIKE
- 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/miles-robert-smith-trike

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)

- [N11VW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11VW): [Miles Robert E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILES%20ROBERT%20E), [Springfield, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Springfield), built 1991, S/N 001RM

## 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 GAA18CA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA397), Jul 4, 2018: Robert Miles Smith Trike (N11VW), Lewiston, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during a forced…

## 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 20180704015829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180704015829A), Jul 4, 2018: Miles Robert SMITH TRIKE (N11VW), Lewistown, IL, Destroyed. The PIC stated that he departed abraham lincoln capital airport (kspi) at around 6:15 a.m. local time on July 4th, 2018 en-route to monmouth municipal airport…

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