N179VPSMITH MINIPLANE DSA-12021-05-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

SMITH MINIPLANE DSA-1S/N: 1

Summary

On May 12, 2021, a Smith Miniplane DSA-1 (N179VP) was involved in an incident near Fulton, MO. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in gusty crosswinds.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA217. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N179VP.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA217
Location
Fulton, MO
Event ID
20210513103080
Coordinates
38.838449, -91.999933
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in gusty crosswinds.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SMITH MINIPLANE
Serial Number
1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
DSA-1DSA1
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
DSA-1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BAS PART SALES LLC
Address
575 ED BEEGLES LN
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA217