# Smith Owen I STEWART S51D

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05608ZB
- Manufacturer (registry): SMITH OWEN I
- Model: STEWART S51D
- 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: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-owen-i-stewart-s51d

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 (2)

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 LAX08LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA263), Aug 9, 2008: Smith Stewart S51D (N51VS), Oxnard, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX04CA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA316), Sep 12, 2004: Smith S-51D (N51VS), Lancaster, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's misjudged landing flare, failure to correct the descent rate, and failure to execute a go-around during an unstablized landing approach.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20080809845539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080809845539A), Aug 9, 2008: STEWARTS51D (N51VS), Oxnard, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) While on approach to Oxnard Airport runway 26 approximately 1/2 mile from the runway the aircraft engine lost power which caused loss of altitude. Due to…
- [Accident 20040912030039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040912030039A), Sep 12, 2004: Amtr S51D (N51VS), Lancaster, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft impacted runway on landing about 700' from the approach end and slid off right side of runway.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Wagnon Ken J STEWART S-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/wagnon-ken-j-stewart-s-51d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606UK
- [Larner Raymond L STEWART S-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/larner-raymond-l-stewart-s-51d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607AZ
- [Robert Mark Wenzel STEWART S-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/robert-mark-wenzel-stewart-s-51d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05632YR
- [Patterakis Chris G STEWART S-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/patterakis-chris-g-stewart-s-51d): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05606ZI
- [Stewart 51 Inc/Stewart J D STEWART S-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/stewart-51-inc-stewart-j-d-stewart-s-51d): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05625AW

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