# Stits Donald R DS-1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 056136N
- Manufacturer (registry): STITS DONALD R
- Model: DS-1
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/stits-donald-r-ds-1

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

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## 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.

- [Incident 19841104073199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841104073199I), Nov 4, 1984: Amtr DS1BABYBIRD (N4453H), Oxnard, CA, Minor damage. Pilot was testing control responses on new aircraft. Crosswind caused wing to drop. Nose and right gear collapsed.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Sowders Darwin G DS1](https://openairdocs.org/model/sowders-darwin-g-ds1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05605GL
- [Spears David Lee DS-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/spears-david-lee-ds-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05624RE

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