# Miniplane DSA-1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 83501GF, 83501F9, 83501GL
- Manufacturer (registry): MINIPLANE
- Model: DSA-1
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 86 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/miniplane-dsa-1

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

## 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 (2)

- [N219S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N219S): [Dorsey Terry R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DORSEY%20TERRY%20R), [Henderson, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Henderson), built 1963, S/N M1
- [N8D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8D): [Skowbo Rock G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKOWBO%20ROCK%20G), [Winchester, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Winchester), built 1964, S/N 80

## 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 SEA86LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA142), Jun 11, 1986: Smith Miniplane 1 (N8W), Petersburg, AK, substantial damage

## 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 19860610025289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860610025289A), Jun 10, 1986: Amtrsm DSA1 (N8W), Petersburg, AK, Substantial damage. During pull up from low level flight, engine temporarily lost power. Aircraft struck the trees. Water in fuel.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Smith Miniplane DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-miniplane-dsa-1): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 83501K9
- [Watson Walter S DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/watson-walter-s-dsa-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0561941
- [Chenoweth Lee DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/chenoweth-lee-dsa-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05625OT
- [Reusch Theodore DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/reusch-theodore-dsa-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05627FD
- [Omarro Dan R DSA 1](https://openairdocs.org/model/omarro-dan-r-dsa-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05635ZR
- [Smith Miniplane DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-miniplane-dsa-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 835010A
- [Smith Miniplane DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-miniplane-dsa-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 835010D
- [Smith Miniplane DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-miniplane-dsa-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 835010U
- [Smith Miniplane DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-miniplane-dsa-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 835010Z
- [R. J. Begin DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/r-j-begin-dsa-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 83501A5
- [Ginn DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/ginn-dsa-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 83501DW
- [Ormsbee-Miniplane DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/ormsbee-miniplane-dsa-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 83501HX

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