Smith Miniplane DSA-1
19 on the U.S. register. Built from 1963 to 1978; half of them date from 1968 or earlier. Ohio has the most (3). 11% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the DSA-1 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming 0-290 Series (8), Cont Motor C85 Series (7), Lycoming 0-235 Series (2)
- Seats
- 1
- Cruise speed
- about 86 mph
- Maker on the register
- Smith Miniplane
- Registered
- earliest certificate October 20, 1971; newest August 19, 2024
Where they are owner's state
Ohio3Wisconsin2Texas2Maine2Illinois2Florida2Tennessee1Louisiana1Idaho1Colorado1California1Arizona1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual15 (79%)LLC2 (11%)Co-owned2 (11%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSA-1 | 19 | 1963 to 1978 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 6 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid19 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Experimental19 (100%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Rebr Holdings LLC1Bas Part Sales LLC1
Fleet pages: Bas Part Sales LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 5 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
2022-06-19CEN22LA260 · DSA-1 N208C · accident near Union, NE · minor injuries
2021-05-12CEN21LA217 · DSA-1 N179VP · accident near Fulton, MO · no injuries
2007-11-02MIA08CA011 · DSA-1 N58MB · accident near Alburgh, VT · serious injuries
1985-01-10LAX85LA104 · DSA-1 N5111V · accident near Van Nuys, CA · minor injuries
1984-07-15FTW84LA303 · DSA-1 N1674 · accident near Brookshire, TX · minor injuries
The 5 most recent of 5 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Smith Miniplane DSA-1 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
19 as of October 2, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Smith Miniplane DSA-1s?
Ohio, with 3.
Who owns the Smith Miniplane DSA-1?
11% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 19 DSA-1 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N791J | Smith Miniplane DSA-1 |
Individual owner Idaho |
Experimental | 2024-08-19 | Valid |
| N1711 | Smith Miniplane DSA-1 |
Individual owner Maine |
Experimental | 2023-03-10 | Valid |
| N25P | Smith Miniplane DSA-1 |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2022-04-26 | Valid |
| N4843 | Smith Miniplane DSA-1 |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2022-02-19 | Valid |
| N147H | Smith Miniplane DSA-1 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Experimental | 2021-08-21 | Valid |
| N7JH | Smith Miniplane DSA-1 |
Individual owner Illinois |
Experimental | 2020-07-22 | Valid |
| N341S | Smith Miniplane DSA-1 |
Rebr Holdings LLC Hernando, Florida |
Experimental | 2019-03-15 | Valid |
| N3986 | Smith Miniplane DSA-1 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Experimental | 2019-01-23 | Valid |
| N91271 | Smith Miniplane DSA-1 |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Experimental | 2013-05-20 | Valid |
| N558A | Smith Miniplane DSA-1 |
Co-owned owner California |
Experimental | 2012-02-23 | Valid |
| N931Z | Smith Miniplane DSA-1 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Experimental | 2011-10-17 | Valid |
| N1475 | Smith Miniplane DSA-1 |
Individual owner Illinois |
Experimental | 2009-08-31 | Valid |
| N4756G | Smith Miniplane DSA-1 |
Individual owner Maine |
Experimental | 1998-04-10 | Valid |
| N5167 | Smith Miniplane DSA-1 |
Individual owner Louisiana |
Experimental | 1996-07-30 | Valid |
| N391Y | Smith Miniplane DSA-1 |
Co-owned owner Florida |
Experimental | 1990-10-31 | Valid |
| N79E | Smith Miniplane DSA-1 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Experimental | 1985-09-07 | Valid |
| N559A | Smith Miniplane DSA-1 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Experimental | 1974-09-25 | Valid |
| N5166 | Smith Miniplane DSA-1 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Experimental | 1971-10-20 | Valid |
| N179VP | Smith Miniplane DSA-1 |
Bas Part Sales LLC Greeley, Colorado |
Experimental | Valid |