NTSB investigations · 4
Matched to this aircraft by N711KR and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB NYC02LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaratoga Spring, NYThe glider encountering an unanticipated downdraft, which resulted in insufficient altitude to reach a suitable landing area.NTSB SEA91LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDriggs, IDThe pilot misjudged his distance and altitude to the runway during the approach and failed to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. His lack of experience in the make and model of glider was a related factor.NTSB LAX84LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJacumba, CAThe acft collided with a bush and groundlooped short of the rwy. The wind was unusually strong and the glider plt stated he misjudged its effect and should have flown the base leg closer. The acft landed short of the rwy and ground looped.NTSB FTW73AF016Accident · No injuriesClosedFriendswood, TX
FAA incident reports · 3
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N711KR and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20020505007469ASaratogasprings, NY(-23) Glider was approximately 1,300 AGL, 1.4 miles from the approach end of runway 23, when the glider encountered a massive sink rate of 1,000 feet per minute. Unable to reach the airport, the flight instructor chose to land in a baseball field. Because of…Accident 19910701025229AFinal Approach · Driggs, IDToo low on final approach. Landed short of runway and collided with a fence.Accident 19831203059809ALevel Off Touchdown · Jacumba, CAGlider pilot misjudged winds and glider struck bush short of runway causing crash.
Other aircraft with N711KR · 1
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. N711KR is registered now to the first aircraft listed.