S-M-J Maverick I

Built by M L Shanklin, (–) Moore, and (–) Johnson in 1968, the S-M-J Maverick I was a single place open cockpit monoplane.

Reported built at Kelly Field, Mooresville, it was registered N6417 and first flew on 2 July 1968.

It was destroyed there in a crash on 20 September 1969 after a wing failure.

Engine: 150hp Lycoming O-320
Wingspan: 25’0″
Length: 19’0″
Useful load: 725 lb
Max speed: 160 mph
Cruise: 140 mph
Stall: 80 mph
Seats: 1

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