# Smith Miniplane DSA-1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 83501K9, 835010A, 835010D, 835010U, 835010Z, 83501L5, 83501LD, 83501LV, 83501N7, 83501S1, 83501SV, 83501V4, 83501VD, 83501VG, 83501VP, 83501XJ, 83501YM, 83501Z3, 835010P, 835010R, 83501LK, 83501LW, 83501M1, 83501MF, 83501MR, 83501NX, 83501P3, 83501Q4, 83501Q9, 83501QD, 83501QJ, 83501QP, 83501RP, 83501RV, 83501RX, 83501RY, 83501S3, 83501SF, 83501SR, 83501ST, 83501T7, 83501TB, 83501U8, 83501UH, 83501UT, 83501UZ, 83501V9, 83501VJ, 83501VZ, 83501W5, 83501WK, 83501WV, 83501X1, 83501X4, 83501XM, 83501YB, 83501YS, 83501ZA, 83501ZH, 83501ZT
- Manufacturer (registry): SMITH MINIPLANE
- Model: DSA-1
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 86 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 19
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-miniplane-dsa-1

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

## 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 (19)

- [N1475](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1475): [Magee Richard A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAGEE%20RICHARD%20A), [Virden, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Virden), built 1970, S/N 41
- [N147H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N147H): [Leroy Philippe G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEROY%20PHILIPPE%20G), [Willcox, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Willcox), built 1964, S/N DH41
- [N1711](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1711): [Burgess Mark W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURGESS%20MARK%20W), [Greene, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Greene), S/N 1
- [N179VP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N179VP): [Bas Part Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAS%20PART%20SALES%20LLC), [Greeley, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greeley), S/N 1
- [N25P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25P): [Williamson Tracy C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMSON%20TRACY%20C), [Texarkana, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Texarkana), S/N HCP-2
- [N341S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N341S): [Rebr Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REBR%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Hernando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hernando), S/N 1939
- [N391Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N391Y): [Ball Charles D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALL%20CHARLES%20D), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), built 1965, S/N 1
- [N3986](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3986): [Harter James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARTER%20JAMES%20A), [Centerville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Centerville), built 1975, S/N OBT-1
- [N4756G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4756G): [Oliver Randy M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLIVER%20RANDY%20M), [Limerick, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Limerick), built 1973, S/N G-1
- [N4843](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4843): [Burke Timothy E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURKE%20TIMOTHY%20E), [Temple, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Temple), S/N RWW-1
- [N5166](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5166): [Becker James J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BECKER%20JAMES%20J), [Oconomowoc, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oconomowoc), built 1969, S/N JB-1
- [N5167](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5167): [Bares Maurice G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARES%20MAURICE%20G), [Youngsville, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Youngsville), built 1970, S/N DSA-1-100
- [N558A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N558A): [Galindo Don R Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GALINDO%20DON%20R%20JR), [Walnut Grove, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Walnut%20Grove), built 1963, S/N SL-1
- [N559A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N559A): [Stewart Emmerson C Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEWART%20EMMERSON%20C%20JR), [Waynesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Waynesville), built 1963, S/N FD-1
- [N791J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N791J): [Wilson Cliff](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILSON%20CLIFF), [Harrison, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Harrison), S/N 633747
- [N79E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N79E): [Heyrman Larry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEYRMAN%20LARRY%20L), [New Franken, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/New%20Franken), built 1963, S/N ABEE-1
- [N7JH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7JH): [Hultsch Kevin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HULTSCH%20KEVIN), [Lockport, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Lockport), built 1978, S/N JH-1
- [N91271](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N91271): [Morrow David R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORROW%20DAVID%20R), [Maynardville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Maynardville), built 1965, S/N BF1001
- [N931Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N931Z): [Mason Fred B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MASON%20FRED%20B), [Waterford, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Waterford), built 1968, S/N SE-1

## NTSB investigations (28)

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 CEN22LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA260), Jun 19, 2022: Smith Miniplane DSA-1 (N208C), Union, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN21LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA217), May 12, 2021: Smith Miniplane DSA-1 (N179VP), Fulton, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB MIA08CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA011), Nov 2, 2007: Smith Miniplane DSA-1 (N58MB), Alburgh, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during aerobatic maneuvers which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI99FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA213), Jul 4, 1999: Larson Smith Miniplane DSA-1 (N535Y), Blackduck, MN, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the aerobatic maneuvers being flown by the pilot and the encountered spiral.
- [NTSB SEA97LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA147), Jun 20, 1997: Wolf Smith M/P DSA-1 (N168RW), Bend, OR, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: An inflight propeller blade separation, and a subsequent evasive turn to avoid traffic by the pilot at an inadequate airspeed resulting in an accelerated stall. Factors were excessive power output of…
- [NTSB LAX91LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA348), Aug 4, 1991: Experimental DSA-1 (N4077K), Kingman, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE TO ENSURE TERRAIN CLEARANCE WHILE CONDUCTING LOW LEVEL AEROBATIC MANEUVERS, RESULTING IN AN IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.
- [NTSB NYC89DNE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89DNE02), May 12, 1989: Smith Mini DSA-1 (N21H), Sterling, CT, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT WHILE PERFORMING AEROBATIC MANEUVERS, AND THE AIRCRAFT'S RESULTANT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT INTO THE GROUND.
- [NTSB LAX88DUG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DUG01), Jan 7, 1988: Smith DSA-1 (N2Q), Upland, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX85LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA104), Jan 10, 1985: Smith Miniplane DSA-1 (N5111V), Van Nuys, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW84LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA303), Jul 15, 1984: Smith Miniplane DSA-1 (N1674), Brookshire, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC83LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA007), Oct 12, 1982: Smith Miniplane Mini (N28M), Lexington, MO, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX82FVG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVG20), Apr 18, 1982: Smith Miniplane DSA-1 (N103L), Chicago Park, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB CHI81FEX15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEX15), Jun 7, 1981: Smith Mini DSA-1 (N1307), Kokomo, IN, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC79FFA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FFA19), May 28, 1979: Smith Mini DSA-1 (N9155R), E.Chatham, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DPG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DPG18), Feb 12, 1979: Smith Minpl BSA1 (N1674), Jonesboro, AR, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FLQ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FLQ31), Aug 18, 1978: Smith Mini (N846Z), Louisville, KY, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FQD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FQD14), Mar 16, 1977: Smith-Mini (N292J), Pecos, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FNA40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNA40), May 22, 1975: Smith Mini (N18B), Hyannis, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC72DAG86](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72DAG86), Jan 7, 1972: Smith Mini DSA-1 (N791J), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72FFA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FFA14), Sep 10, 1971: Smith Mini DSA-1 (N4723G), Ravena, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72FEV12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEV12), Aug 15, 1971: Smith-Mini DSA-1 (N175N), Smithfield, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FPD36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FPD36), Feb 9, 1971: Miniplane DSA-1 (N29T), Arlington, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71FCQ20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FCQ20), Sep 29, 1970: Smith DSA-1 (N25P), Goodland, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71FGA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FGA03), Jul 12, 1970: Smith Mini DSA-1 (N9071), Trotwood, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70F0122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70F0122), Aug 9, 1969: Norcross DSA-1 (N175N), Chesterfield, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68A0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68A0020), Sep 4, 1967: Miniplane Smith (N47P), Eldridge, IA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB NYC66F0056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66F0056), Jul 3, 1965: Miniplane DSA-1 (N9155R), New Haven, CT, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2146), Jun 6, 1964: Smith DSA1 (N1711), Madison, MS, minor damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (28)

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 20220619010659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220619010659A), Jun 19, 2022: Smith Miniplane DSA-1 (N208C), Union, NE, Substantial damage. On June 19, 2022 the pilot of [privacy data omitted], a Smith Miniplane DSA-1, departed from the millard airport in omaha, Nebraska at approximately 10:00 am.…
- [Incident 20220524008221I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220524008221I), May 24, 2022: Smith Miniplane DSA-1 (N3986), Lebanon, OH, Minor damage. After landing and taxiing back to the hangar, pilot performed "s" turns, as the high pitched nose during taxi obstructs forward view. This can be the case with…
- [Accident 20210512008329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210512008329A), May 12, 2021: Smith Miniplane DSA-1 (N179VP), Fulton, MO, Substantial damage. The pilot was landing for fuel on a ferry flight from Ohio to Colorado. Upon landing touchdown was uneventful, after landing, while transitioning to roll out,…
- [Incident 20090504010779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090504010779I), May 4, 2009: Amtr DSA1 (N29T), Millinocket, ME, Minor damage. (-23) Upon landing, the homebuilt's tail wheel developed a shimmy; the ensuing vibrations caused both springs on the tail wheel to depart the aircraft which…
- [Accident 20071102829809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071102829809A), Nov 2, 2007: Amtr DSA1 (N58MB), Alburg, VT, Destroyed. (-23) After conducting a low-level (approximately 100 feet above ground level (AGL)) inverted pass down the centerline of the runway (runway 21) at Northern…
- [Accident 19990703008059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990703008059A), Jul 3, 1999: Amtr DSA1 (N535Y), Black Duck, MN, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (.19) On July 3, 1999, at 2020 central daylight time, a larson smith miniplane DSA-1, owned and piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage during…
- [Accident 19970620015199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970620015199A), Jun 20, 1997: Amtrsm DSA1 (N168RW), Bend, OR, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft hit a tree near runway, crashed, and burned.
- [Incident 19950518015019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950518015019I), May 18, 1995: Amtrsm DSA1 (N1787), Oroville, CA, Minor damage. Narrative: an experimental single place aircraft nosed over during landing which resulted in minor aircraft damage and no injury to the pilot. The pilot stated…
- [Incident 19930823035789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930823035789I), Aug 23, 1993: Amtrsm DSA1 (N1711), Laconia, NH, Minor damage. Pilot struck an object while landing on a turf runway. An airplane counter had been placed in grass.
- [Incident 19920703043809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920703043809I), Jul 3, 1992: Amtrsm DSA1 (N168RW), Bend, OR, Minor damage. Right landing gear strut broke off on landing rollout. Veered off runway. Strut failed at butt welded joint.
- [Accident 19910804032049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910804032049A), Aug 4, 1991: Amtrsm DSA1 (N4077K), Kingman, AZ, Substantial damage. Struck ground while performing low level acrobatics. Blamed windshear. Wind light and variable.
- [Incident 19901013052729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901013052729I), Oct 13, 1990: Amtrsm DSA1 (N292J), Mount Vernon, TX, Minor damage. Gear reinforcement bar broke on landing. Gear spread and pilot lost control. Aircraft veered off runway.
- [Accident 19890512011319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890512011319A), May 12, 1989: Amtrsm DSA1 (N21H), Sterling, CT, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Low altitude acrobatics. Hammerhead stall. Entered inverted spiral, stopped rotation dived vertically into ground.
- [Accident 19880107000249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880107000249A), Jan 7, 1988: Amtrsm DSA1 (N2Q), Upland, CA, Substantial damage. Engine quit on test flight. Traffic caused pilot to land short. Hit a fence. Self made gas cap check valve defect.
- [Incident 19870605018949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870605018949I), Jun 5, 1987: Amtrsm DSA1 (N572A), Flagstaff, AZ, Minor damage. Aircraft turned right on rollout, pilot unable to maintain control. Found bolt missing in tail wheel.
- [Incident 19861022064369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861022064369I), Oct 22, 1986: Amtrsm DSA1 (N29T), Concord, NH. Engine began running rough in cruise flight. Pilot elected a precautionary landing in a field. Cause unknown.
- [Accident 19850110000519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850110000519A), Jan 10, 1985: Amtrsm DSA1 (N5111V), Van Nuys, CA, Substantial damage. On takeoff roll pilot used aileron control and aircraft ground looped. Aileron bellcrank improperly installed.
- [Incident 19840917074559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840917074559I), Sep 17, 1984: Amtrsm DSA1 (N103R), Palmyra, WI, Minor damage. Took off during high speed taxi check. Lost power, landed in field. Oil screen contaminated, aircraft not annual.
- [Accident 19840714034509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840714034509A), Jul 14, 1984: Amtrsm DSA1 (N1674), Brookshire, TX, Substantial damage. During approach for landing engine quit and aircraft collided with wires and crashed.
- [Accident 19821012052679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821012052679A), Oct 12, 1982: Amtrsm MINIPLANE* (N28M), Lexington, MO, Destroyed. Pilot smelled gas fumes during taxi, stopped to investigate when aircraft broke out in flames.
- [Accident 19820418012609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820418012609A), Apr 18, 1982: Amtrsm MINIPLNEDSA1 (N103L), Chicago Park, CA, Destroyed. Engaged in low level aerobatics. Struck trees on back side of a loop. Was not endorsed for low level aerobatics.
- [Accident 19810607035899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810607035899A), Jun 7, 1981: Amtrsm DSA1 (N1307), Kokomo, IN, Destroyed. Aircraft stalled and crashed when pilot made steep pullup after takeoff.
- [Incident 19790820032609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790820032609I), Aug 20, 1979: Amtrsm MINIPLNEDSA1 (N1163), Buckhannon, WV, Minor damage. Zd gear bungee broke on landing, aircraft veered and ran into fence.
- [Accident 19790528014959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790528014959A), May 28, 1979: Amtrsm MINIPLANE/ (N9155R), East Chatham, NY, Substantial damage. Pilot spinning acft for purposes of taking movies of spin recoveries delayed recovery too long and spun into ground
- [Accident 19790212002769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790212002769A), Feb 12, 1979: Amtrsm DSA1 (N1674), Jonesboro, AR, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that the engine failed. Acft received substantial damage in the resulting forced landing.
- [Incident 19780813037389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780813037389I), Aug 13, 1978: Amtrsm MINIPLANE/ (N25P), Howell, MI, Minor damage. Aircraft struck ditch after landing. Nosed over.
- [Accident 19770316003939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770316003939A), Mar 16, 1977: Amtr 83501U8 (N292J), Pecos, TX, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19750522012839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750522012839A), May 22, 1975: Amtr 8350141 (N18B), Hyannis, MA, Substantial damage. While atmtg maintain vis gnd ctc r gr struck a cable btwn 2 poles across route 134.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Miniplane DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/miniplane-dsa-1): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 83501GF
- [Watson Walter S DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/watson-walter-s-dsa-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0561941
- [Chenoweth Lee DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/chenoweth-lee-dsa-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05625OT
- [Reusch Theodore DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/reusch-theodore-dsa-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05627FD
- [Omarro Dan R DSA 1](https://openairdocs.org/model/omarro-dan-r-dsa-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05635ZR
- [R. J. Begin DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/r-j-begin-dsa-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 83501A5
- [Ginn DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/ginn-dsa-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 83501DW
- [Ormsbee-Miniplane DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/ormsbee-miniplane-dsa-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 83501HX
- [Seely-Smith Miniplane DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/seely-smith-miniplane-dsa-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 83501JK
- [Simpson Miniplane DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/simpson-miniplane-dsa-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 83501JV
- [Ferguson Richard E DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/ferguson-richard-e-dsa-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8350256
- [Sewell Lyle DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/sewell-lyle-dsa-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05604YG

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