N418DS — 1999 Smith Richard D FW2TR (XLS)
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
N418DS appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- DS4
- Manufacturer
- Smith Richard D
- Model
- FW2TR (XLS)
- Year
- 1999
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Bombardier Rotax (All)
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Crooks James R — Carpinteria, CA
Accident & incident history
The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a forced landing and a collision with a tree.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1999 Smith Richard D FW2TR (XLS)).
- Apr 29, 2020registered — Crooks James R
Frequently asked
- Has N418DS been in an accident?
- Yes. N418DS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
- What kind of aircraft is N418DS?
- N418DS is a 1999 Smith Richard D FW2TR (XLS) (fixed wing single-engine), serial number DS4.
- Who is N418DS registered to?
- N418DS is registered to Crooks James R of Carpinteria, CA. Registration status: active.
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