# N78AW: 1989 Rolladen Schneider LS-7WL

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Rolladen Schneider LS-7WL](https://openairdocs.org/model/rolladen-schneider-ls-7wl) (registry code 05621L6, 1 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Serial number: 7059
- Year built: 1989
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Experimental, racing, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: June 9, 2021
- Certificate issued: September 1, 2020
- Expires: September 30, 2027
- Mode S code: AA8E42
- Registered owner: [Hadley Karl D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HADLEY%20KARL%20D)
- Location: [Poulsbo, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Poulsbo)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 47.7540° N, 122.6263° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 98370, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=78AW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N78AW

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 (Rolladen Schneider LS-7WL)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (NONE)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 WPR25LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA177), Jun 11, 2025: Rolladen Schneider LS-7WL (N78AW), Tonasket, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20250611007669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250611007669A), Jun 11, 2025: Rolladen Schneider LS-7WL (N78AW), Tonasket, WA, Substantial damage. Glider lost lift.

## 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 Rolladen Schneider LS-7WL aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/rolladen-schneider-ls-7wl/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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