# Smith-Davis DA-2A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 83501J1
- Manufacturer (registry): SMITH-DAVIS
- Model: DA-2A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 86 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-davis-da-2a

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; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB MIA92LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA054), Jan 4, 1992: Smith/Davis DA-2A (N3093), Holly Springs, MS, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER MANAGEMENT OF FUEL. THIS RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE EXPERIENCING FUEL EXHAUSTION, FORCED LANDING, AND IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

## 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; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19920104000079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920104000079A), Jan 4, 1992: Amtrdv DAVISDA2A (N3093), Holly Springs, GA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Circling area at tree top level. Engine quit, stalled into trees. Fuel tank empty,had deviated due weather en route

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Davis DA-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/davis-da-2a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601GR
- [Ballew James W DA-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/ballew-james-w-da-2a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056122G
- [Hussey-Waddell DA-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hussey-waddell-da-2a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0561334
- [Culp DA-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/culp-da-2a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0561301
- [Vogelsong DA-2A](https://openairdocs.org/model/vogelsong-da-2a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0561308

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