# Nichols SPEZIO DAL-1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0561324
- Manufacturer (registry): NICHOLS
- Model: SPEZIO DAL-1
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 85 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/nichols-spezio-dal-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

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 NYC82DFJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DFJ07), Nov 3, 1981: Spezio DAL-1 (N14921), Ceres, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FHA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FHA01-201380), May 25, 1977: Spezio TU HOL (N14921), Shinglehouse, PA, 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 19811103074269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811103074269A), Nov 3, 1981: Amtrsp SPEZIOTUHOLE (N14921), Ceres, NY, Substantial damage. Misjudged final, landing in sun with runway in shade. Landed short of runway. Was wearing light sensitive glasses.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Rees SPEZIO DAL-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/rees-spezio-dal-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0561356
- [Gruby-Charles SPEZIO DAL-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/gruby-charles-spezio-dal-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05613E5
- [Fluharty SPEZIO DAL-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/fluharty-spezio-dal-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0561327
- [Mitchell SPEZIO DAL-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/mitchell-spezio-dal-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0561351
- [Silverman SPEZIO DAL-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/silverman-spezio-dal-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0561384
- [Wilson Glen Keith SPEZIO DAL-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/wilson-glen-keith-spezio-dal-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05613J3

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