# Smith Fred D HORNET

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05604I7
- Manufacturer (registry): SMITH FRED D
- Model: HORNET
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · 2 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-fred-d-hornet

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 WPR18LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA217), Aug 11, 2018: Smith Hornet (N218B), St. George, UT, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff due to an unexpected gust of wind.

## 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 20180811014189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180811014189A), Aug 11, 2018: Smith Fred D HORNET (N218B), St. George, UT, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On 8/11/2018 at 0846 mountain standard time (MST), N218B, a Smith Fred D. Hornet, was captured on an airport security camera taxiing to runway 1. At 0851 MST…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 97ZZZX3563](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3563), Jun 22, 1997: AIR CLEANER. DEPARTED. AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT. DURING FLIGHT, ENGINE PROPELLER FAILED. AN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING WAS MADE. AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO LANDING GEAR. INVESTIGATION DETERM

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Buckeye HORNET](https://openairdocs.org/model/buckeye-hornet): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 0590116
- [Meyer Fred J HORNET](https://openairdocs.org/model/meyer-fred-j-hornet): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05605M2
- [Valentine Michael HORNET](https://openairdocs.org/model/valentine-michael-hornet): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607P7
- [Owings Kevin HORNET](https://openairdocs.org/model/owings-kevin-hornet): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05610SC
- [Kohler Christian G JR HORNET](https://openairdocs.org/model/kohler-christian-g-jr-hornet): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05619L7
- [Ragsdale Richard L HORNET](https://openairdocs.org/model/ragsdale-richard-l-hornet): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05621CN
- [Cloutier Chuck A HORNET](https://openairdocs.org/model/cloutier-chuck-a-hornet): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05621G5
- [Thille Michael P HORNET](https://openairdocs.org/model/thille-michael-p-hornet): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05628JR
- [Casson Kevin Paul HORNET](https://openairdocs.org/model/casson-kevin-paul-hornet): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05628LD
- [Eric D Bruce HORNET](https://openairdocs.org/model/eric-d-bruce-hornet): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05636QT
- [Adams Dale HORNET](https://openairdocs.org/model/adams-dale-hornet): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0590077
- [Deegan Michael J HORNET](https://openairdocs.org/model/deegan-michael-j-hornet): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05901LC

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