# Wielt-Smith MINIPLANE

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 056016U
- Manufacturer (registry): WIELT-SMITH
- Model: MINIPLANE
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 85 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/wielt-smith-miniplane

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 (1)

- [N41W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41W): [Bendure Mark](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENDURE%20MARK), [Overland Park, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Overland%20Park), built 1969, S/N 1BW

## 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 MKC83LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA009), Oct 17, 1982: Smith Miniplane (N41W), Bates City, MO, substantial damage

## 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 19821017058199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821017058199A), Oct 17, 1982: Amtrsm MINIPLANE* (N41W), Bates City, MO, Substantial damage. Pilot made hard landing. Landing gear struts dug into ground causing aircraft to flip inverted.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Olson MINI-PLANE](https://openairdocs.org/model/olson-mini-plane): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0562137
- [Smith MINIPLANE](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-miniplane): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8350121
- [Smith MINIPLANE](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-miniplane): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8350143
- [El-Lor-Al MINIPLANE](https://openairdocs.org/model/el-lor-al-miniplane): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 83501C7
- [George-Smith MINIPLANE](https://openairdocs.org/model/george-smith-miniplane): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 83501DT
- [Martin MINIPLANE](https://openairdocs.org/model/martin-miniplane): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 83501E5
- [Huey-Smith MINIPLANE](https://openairdocs.org/model/huey-smith-miniplane): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 83501ED
- [Smith MINIPLANE](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-miniplane): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 83501J0
- [Smith MINIPLANE](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-miniplane): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 83501J9
- [Psota MINIPLANE](https://openairdocs.org/model/psota-miniplane): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 83501JH
- [Smith MINIPLANE](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-miniplane): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 83501JZ
- [Flannery James II MINI PLANE](https://openairdocs.org/model/flannery-james-ii-mini-plane): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05612YZ

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