# Smith Glenn W VENTURE

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05607JG
- Manufacturer (registry): SMITH GLENN W
- Model: VENTURE
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-glenn-w-venture

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 (1)

- [N53TL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53TL): [Losey Thomas L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOSEY%20THOMAS%20L), [Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Myers), built 2007, S/N 88

## 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 CEN25LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA265), Jul 20, 2025: Questair Venture (N53TL), Oshkosh, WI, substantial damage, investigation ongoing

## 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 20250720012579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250720012579A), Jul 20, 2025: Smith Glenn W VENTURE (N53TL), Oshkosh, WI, Substantial damage. On July 20, 2025, at 1545 CST a quest air Venture, [privacy data omitted] landed at Oshkosh WI (osh) and the nose landing gear folded up towards the gear well…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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

- [SDR 97ZZZX3994](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3994), Jun 26, 1997: LANDING GEAR. MALFUNCTIONED. LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND UNTIL PILOT OPENED BYPASS VALVE TO USE EMERGENCY HAND PUMP. GEAR FELL TO DOWN POSITION, BUT WOULD NOT EXTEND AND LOCK. A GEAR-UP L

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Dacey Michael C VENTURE](https://openairdocs.org/model/dacey-michael-c-venture): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617SZ
- [Dunham John L VENTURE](https://openairdocs.org/model/dunham-john-l-venture): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056181J
- [Penteado Rodolopho VENTURE](https://openairdocs.org/model/penteado-rodolopho-venture): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05625JL
- [Thompson James VENTURE](https://openairdocs.org/model/thompson-james-venture): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05626TR
- [Aeros VENTURE](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeros-venture): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05904NV
- [Fox Will E VENTURE](https://openairdocs.org/model/fox-will-e-venture): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05607GM
- [Questair VENTURE](https://openairdocs.org/model/questair-venture): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05615A8
- [Mullen Ray VENTURE](https://openairdocs.org/model/mullen-ray-venture): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05616UJ
- [Nealey Bill VENTURE](https://openairdocs.org/model/nealey-bill-venture): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05620FP
- [Smith Stockton VENTURE](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-stockton-venture): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05623DC
- [Barrett Victor L VENTURE](https://openairdocs.org/model/barrett-victor-l-venture): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05625U7
- [Macmillan David T VENTURE](https://openairdocs.org/model/macmillan-david-t-venture): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05626EP

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