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N321AD

2016 Alisport SILENT 2 ELECTRO · Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG

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Registered owner: Sorenson Kenneth G
Location: Waller, TX
Owner type: Individual
Serial number: 2077
Year built: 2016
Type: Glider
Engine: Electric
Airworthiness: Experimental, racing, exhibition
Airworthiness date: August 19, 2016
Certificate issued: September 23, 2023
Expires: September 30, 2030
Mode S code: A3720B

Alisport SILENT 2 ELECTROAirframe model · 1 seat · 1 engine · 14 registered Engine modelAmateur-built UNKNOWN ENG

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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No ADs matched this aircraft’s modelsADs on appliances, propellers and installed equipment aren’t matched by model; check those separately.

Information bulletins that may apply

Advisory, not mandatory.

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NTSB investigations · 1

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NTSB CEN23LA405Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGiddings, TXThe glider’s encounter with flutter during cruise flight that resulted in structural damage to the fuselage.Sep 7, 2023 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20230907012119ACruise/Level Flight · Giddings, TXWhile in level flight at approximately 4000 feet AGL, the glider began a serious of strong to severe lateral oscillations lasting for 10 to 15 seconds. The pilot stated that his airspeed at the onset was about 80 KTS and during the oscillations the airspeed…Sep 7, 2023 · Substantial damage

Reports on N321AD not matched to an aircraft · 1

They name N321AD, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

Incident 19850802060739IRobsin R22 · Norwood, MALanded without communicating with ATC. Departed on flight path contrary to ATC instructions.Aug 2, 1985

Service difficulty reports · 1

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SDR 2023FA0000531Unknown · unknownWHILE IN LEVEL FLIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 80 KTS THE GLIDER BEGAN A VIOLENT LATERAL OSCILLATION LASTING FOR ABOUT 10 - 15 SECONDS (BELIEVED TO BE AERODYNAMIC FLUTTER). WHILE IN THIS CONDITION, THE AIRSPEED INCREASED TO APPROXIMATELY 90 KTS, AND WHEN THE PILOT SLOSep 7, 2023 · N321AD · Amtr · Fuselage Structure (General)

STCs that may be installed

No STCs matched this aircraft’s modelsSTCs change type-certificated designs, and this aircraft isn’t type certificated.

Earlier aircraft with this N-number · 1

This aircraft carried N321AD before the one registered now. The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled.

2009Beech 77 · S/N WA-108Cancelled Dec 1, 2009 · Exported to Canada · Built 1980 · Townsend Michael S DBA, Albany, NY