Diamond Aircraft Ind Inc DA20-C1 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
There are 549 Diamond Aircraft Ind Inc DA20-C1 airframes on record (built 1998–2025), 334 currently registered. 61 have one or more NTSB accident records (64 records total, 4 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 18, 2026.
Recent Diamond Aircraft Ind Inc DA20-C1 accidents
The failure of the nose landing gear strut and associated nosewheel separation during takeoff.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion.
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airspeed during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a low approach and subsequent go-around in turbulent wind conditions.
The local controller’s loss of situational awareness, inadequate provision of traffic advisory or safety alert information, and lack of positive control, that resulted in a near-midair collision.
The flight pilots improper fuel management, which resulted a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain during an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to follow the airplane checklist.
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.