# N272AS: 1976 Szybowcowy Zaklad Doswiadczaln JANTAR-2A-SZD 42-1

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Szybowcowy Zaklad Doswiadczaln JANTAR-2A-SZD 42-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/szybowcowy-zaklad-doswiadczaln-jantar-2a-szd-42-1) (registry code 8821640, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: B-780
- Year built: 1976
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Experimental, racing, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: April 3, 1996
- Certificate issued: March 8, 2022
- Expires: March 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A2ADFB
- Registered owner: [Emerson Philip Lee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EMERSON%20PHILIP%20LEE)
- Location: [Yukon, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Yukon)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 35.5184° N, 97.7662° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 73099, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=272AS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N272AS

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Szybowcowy Zaklad Doswiadczaln JANTAR-2A-SZD 42-1)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB SEA04LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA079), May 2, 2004: SZD Jantar 42-1 (N272AS), Wamic, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider pilot's inadequate en route planning, which resulted in a forced landing in an area without suitable landing terrain. Factors include no suitable landing terrain in the area where the…
- [NTSB SEA00LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA077), Apr 22, 2000: PZL-Bielsko Jantar 2A (N272AS), Hood River, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the glider after its wing came in contact with long grass growing on the runway surface. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to…

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20040502015559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040502015559A), May 2, 2004: Amtr SZD421 (N272AS), Hood River, OR, Substantial damage. (-23) Glider flight originated from Hood River airport at approximately 1130 local. On return flight to Hood River, descending from cloud base of 800 ft.,…
- [Accident 20000422007559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000422007559A), Apr 22, 2000: N272AS, Hood River, OR, No damage. (-23) After a routine flight, the pilot landed the glider on the left side of a grass runway and allowed the left wing to contact tall grass adjacent to the…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Szybowcowy Zaklad Doswiadczaln JANTAR-2A-SZD 42-1 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/szybowcowy-zaklad-doswiadczaln-jantar-2a-szd-42-1/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.