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N888TK

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1986 Schempp-Hirth DISCUS B · Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG

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Registered owners
Cloclasure David LOrtman Scot A
Location
Bringhurst, IN
Owner type
Co-owned
Serial number
134
Year built
1986
Type
Glider
Engine
None
Airworthiness
Standard, glider
Airworthiness date
June 28, 2000
Certificate issued
August 2, 2016
Expires
August 31, 2029
Mode S code
AC3D40
Schempp-Hirth DISCUS BAirframe model · 1 seat · 29 registeredTCDS G53EUAirframe · Schempp-Hirth DISCUS BEngine modelAmateur-built UNKNOWN ENG

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 1

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Advisory, not mandatory.

Airframe · Schempp-Hirth DISCUS B

SAIB CE-03-59R1Issued Dec 2, 2003
Historical bulletins · 1
SAIB CE-03-59Issued Sep 26, 2003

NTSB investigations · 1

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

NTSB CHI06CA219Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTipton, INThe glider pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue searching for thermal lift, instead of landing when the glider was in range of a suitable landing area. Contributing factors to the accident was the lack of thermal lift which resulted in a hard…Aug 5, 2006 · Minor 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 20120622013839ILanding: Approach · Alexandria, INAirmen returned to the airport because the thermal activity was decreasing. During the arrival, he applied partial spoiler to adjust his approach for landing. When the aircraft was 300-400 AGL and approximately 1500 feet from the runway, he stated that he…Jun 22, 2012 · No damageAccident 20060805027859AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Tipton, IN(-23) On August 5, 2006, at approximately 1545 local time, a schempp-discus-b glider, N888TK, operated by the pilot [privacy data omitted], made an off airport landing in a cornfield near Tipton, IN. The pilot was seriously injured. Aircraft damage was minor.…Aug 5, 2006 · Minor damage

Service difficulty reports

No reports matched to N888TKGeneral 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 DISCUS B aircraft

STCs that may be installed

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