# Taylor Robert H SMITH MINI DSA-1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8350237
- Manufacturer (registry): TAYLOR ROBERT H
- Model: SMITH MINI DSA-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/taylor-robert-h-smith-mini-dsa-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 (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 SEA01LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA141), Jul 22, 2001: Taylor Smith Mini DSA-1 (N53BT), Sultan, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The separation/loss of the bolt and castle nut which connected the elevator bellcrank to the control stick pushrod resulting in a disconnect between the cockpit and the control surface and…
- [NTSB LAX84LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA284), May 6, 1984: Taylor Smith Mini DSA-1 (N53BT), Hayward, CA, substantial damage

## 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 20010722038019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010722038019A), Jul 22, 2001: Amtr DSA1 (N53BT), Sultan, WA, No damage. (-23) According to witness' and pilot's account, the pilot lost elevator control during takeoff climb. Pilot proceeded to parachute from the aircraft. The…
- [Accident 19840505018692A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840505018692A), May 5, 1984: Amtrsm DSA1 (N53BT), Hayward, CA, Substantial damage. Formation flight landed and N53BT was turning on taxiway in front of N3528 who was unable to stop.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Torok Elek SMITH MINI DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/torok-elek-smith-mini-dsa-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056026N
- [Robins Thomas E SMITH MINI DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/robins-thomas-e-smith-mini-dsa-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05605O1
- [Vanliere SMITH MINI DSA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/vanliere-smith-mini-dsa-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8350227

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