N37978

Cancelled 2013

Deregistered aircraft · 1978 Perry RS-15 · NONE

Cancelled: July 1, 2013
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 22
Year built: 1978
Type: Glider
Engine: None
Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
Airworthiness date: June 18, 1980
Certificate issued: August 17, 1982
Last registry action: September 14, 1985
Mode S code: A458A8
Owner when cancelled: Hart Richard Wayne
Location: Huffman, TX
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelPerry RS-15ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelNONENone

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N37978 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB FTW82DA086Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHempstead, TXThe pilot reported that he lost directional control on his first flight in this high performance glider. He stated that the right wing began to drag when the runner released it early. He attempted to lift the wing with left aileron and rudder. The glider…Mar 8, 1982 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N37978 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19820308003039ATakeoff Ground Roll · Hempstead, TXLost directional control on glider tow ground run, released. Wing hit ground. Glider ground looped.Mar 8, 1982 · Substantial damage