# Smith Mike APPLEBAY ZUNI

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05675CB
- Manufacturer (registry): SMITH MIKE
- Model: APPLEBAY ZUNI
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-mike-applebay-zuni

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)

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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 CEN12LA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA490), Jul 29, 2012: Smith Applebay Zuni II (N1ZV), Gregory, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed while turning to the base leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with trees and 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, 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 20120729019399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120729019399A), Jul 29, 2012: Smith Mike APPLEBAY ZUNI (N1ZV), Gregory, MI, Destroyed. An eye witness stated, "I observed the zuni sailplane traveling southbound on a downwind leg, he was very low, maybe 125 - 150 above the ground in close to the…

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