# Pickel Arnold F SMITH DSA1 MINIPLANE

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8350236
- Manufacturer (registry): PICKEL ARNOLD F
- Model: SMITH DSA1 MINIPLANE
- 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: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/pickel-arnold-f-smith-dsa1-miniplane

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 (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 CHI84LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA393), Sep 18, 1984: Pickel Smith Miniplane (N5023D), Covington, IN, 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 19840918049529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840918049529A), Sep 18, 1984: Amtrsm DSA1 (N5023D), Covington, IN, Substantial damage. Pilot enlarged landing gear wheel retaining nut hole to fit cotter key. Key did not go through axle. Wheel came off

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Koch Peter B SMITH DSA1 MINIPLANE](https://openairdocs.org/model/koch-peter-b-smith-dsa1-miniplane): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 95708EF

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