N95SF — Smith William S SMITH COZY MARK IV

Aircraft record

Serial number

0870

Manufacturer

Smith William S

Model

SMITH COZY MARK IV

Category

Fixed wing single-engine

Registration

Active

Registered to

Smith William S — Vinemont, AL

View the FAA registry record for N95SF →

Accident & incident history

1. ERA23FA382Sep 29, 2023Cullman, ALFatal · 1 fatal

   The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s improper installation of engine mount hardware during recent maintenance, which resulted in the partial separation of the engine and likely degraded controllability of the airplane.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Smith William S SMITH COZY MARK IV).

1. Aug 31, 2009registered — Smith William S

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N95SF was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Smith William S SMITH COZY MARK IV above.

• until Jul 11, 2006Herring Dana C SPORT FAN (s/n DH1001)

Frequently asked

Has N95SF been in an accident?

Yes. N95SF appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.

What kind of aircraft is N95SF?

N95SF is a Smith William S SMITH COZY MARK IV (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 0870.

Who is N95SF registered to?

N95SF is registered to Smith William S of Vinemont, AL. Registration status: active.

Has N95SF been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N95SF (ERA23FA382) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.