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N533BG

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2007 Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS · NONE

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Registered owners
Guerin MarianneSuter LaurenceVan Nierop Ernst
Location
Lafayette, CA
Owner type
Co-owned
Serial number
533
Year built
2007
Type
Glider
Engine
None
Airworthiness
Standard, utility
Airworthiness date
August 17, 2007
Certificate issued
November 5, 2024
Expires
November 30, 2031
Mode S code
A6BBB2
Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUSAirframe model · 1 seat · 29 registeredTCDS G85EUAirframe · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUSEngine modelNONE

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 7

Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

2003In forceSuperseded2026

Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Advisory, not mandatory.

Airframe · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS

SAIB CE-08-07DoorsIssued Nov 26, 2007

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB CEN11CA440Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportStonewall, TXThe loss of directional control during an off-field landing in gusting wind.Jul 1, 2011 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 2

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

Incident 20140824016289ILanding: Rollout · Carson City, NVDuring a flight from air sailing glider port, Nevada to bridgeport California and return, the pilot stated he lost lift in the vicinity of Carson City Nevada and decided to land at cxp. After touchdown the pilot exited the runway at the first available exit…Aug 24, 2014 · Minor damageAccident 20110701019869ACruise/Level Flight · Stonewall, TXPilot was conducting 14 CFR part 91 operations in the local area. Pilot was not able to to maintain altitude due to loss of thermal lift. Pilot initiated an off airfield landing. Landing site chosen was the top of an earthen dam. Directional control was lost…Jul 1, 2011 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports

No reports matched to N533BGGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS aircraft

STCs that may be installed

No STCs matched this aircraft’s modelsSTCs are matched through the model’s type certificate data sheet, and this registry model isn’t matched to one.