Has N550YS been in an accident?

Yes. N550YS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N550YS?

N550YS is a 1997 Schoepflin Dale E DA-4-550 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 97-001.

Has N550YS been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N550YS (WPR12LA410) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N550YS — 1997 Schoepflin Dale E DA-4-550

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 26, 2026

N550YS appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 26, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 97-001
Manufacturer: Schoepflin Dale E
Model: DA-4-550
Year: 1997
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io-550 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR12LA410Sep 9, 2012Viola, IDFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin with insufficient altitude to recover.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1997 Schoepflin Dale E DA-4-550).

Jan 7, 2013deregistered — Humble William R

Frequently asked

Has N550YS been in an accident?: Yes. N550YS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N550YS?: N550YS is a 1997 Schoepflin Dale E DA-4-550 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 97-001.
Has N550YS been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N550YS (WPR12LA410) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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