# N817V: 1992 Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1, registration cancelled 2019-03-20

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: March 20, 2019
- Status when cancelled: Sale reported, canceled
- Airframe: [Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/pdps-pzl-bielsko-szd-55-1) (registry code 8821644)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Serial number: 551192035
- Year built: 1992
- Type of aircraft: Glider
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition, racing
- Airworthiness date: May 11, 1992
- Last registry action: March 27, 2018
- Mode S code: AB2538
- Location: Ontario, Canada
- Owner type: Individual
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N817V
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=817V
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N817V-2019-03-20

From the FAA registry file of November 3, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1: https://openairdocs.org/model/pdps-pzl-bielsko-szd-55-1.md

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 GAA17CA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA456), Jul 29, 2017: Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD 55-1 (N817V), Mocksville, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12CA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA378), May 28, 2012: Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1 (N817V), Mocksville, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider pilot's failure to attain and maintain directional control during takeoff.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20170729007589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170729007589A), Jul 29, 2017: Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1 (N817V), Mocksville, NC, Substantial damage. On July 29, 2017, at approximately 1715 EDT, a SZD-55-1, glider registered to [privacy data omitted] and piloted by [privacy data omitted] was attempting to…
- [Accident 20120528010119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120528010119A), May 28, 2012: Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1 (N817V), Mocksville, NC, Substantial damage. Pilot was 5? To the left of the tow plane heading was unable to maintain directional control while being towed for take off. Befoe the pilot could disconnect…

## Other aircraft with N817V

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N817V): Vierra Aaron M RANS S-6, S/N 0892337A, built 2025
- [Cancelled 1933-03-13](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N817V-1933-03-13): Waco NAZ, S/N 4018. Owner: [Twin City Glider Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TWIN%20CITY%20GLIDER%20CLUB), [Benton Harbor, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Benton%20Harbor)

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