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Centrair 101A

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Aircraft model · Glider · Glider · registry code 1990102

Manufacturer (registry)
CENTRAIR
Model
101A
Registry code
1990102
Registered
20 aircraft
Type
Glider
Engines
None
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSG46EU
Holder
Centrair

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 24

1983Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 10

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1986In forceSuperseded2026
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  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1990102'))
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Airframe · Centrair 101A

SAIB CE-01-09Issued Dec 19, 2000
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  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1990102'))
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Registered aircraft · 20

N116DMArea Code Adventures LLC · Virginia Beach, VAS/N 101A0343N130CASmith Douglas J · Waltham, MABuilt 1985 · S/N 101 A 0204N38KGDebacker Frank A · Highlands Ranch, COBuilt 1984 · S/N 101A0129
See all 20 registered aircraft
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1990102')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 6

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA25LA303Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCentrair 101A · Springfield, VTThe pilot’s failure to assemble the glider’s elevator control before takeoff.Aug 16, 2025 · N99KG · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA177Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCentrair 101A · Hartford, WIThe glider pilot's failure to connect the elevator to the elevator control rod during the assembly process, resulting in a loss of control, and a collision with terrain during takeoff.Jul 3, 2015 · N39KG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA321Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCentrair 101A · Nephi, UTThe pilot's failure to identify the proper landing surface which resulted in an off airstrip landing and collision with rough terrain.Jul 4, 2014 · N643CA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCentrair 101A · Groveland, FLThe pilot in command's poor in flight decision planning, and inadvertent stall mush while on approach to land. Contributing to the accident was his lack of total experience.Sep 21, 1991 · N93KG · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCentrair 101A · Julian, PAThe pilot had decided to land following a 41 minute flt. The plt reported his airspeed was too fast during the landing apch and he over compensated which resulted in too slow of an airspeed. The glider touched down hard, became airborne and landed hard a…Oct 21, 1986 · N40KG · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCentrair Pegase 101A · Jacksonville, FLThe plt stated that on initial climb, realizing he had no elevator control, released the tow rope than deployed the spoilers and collided with the ground. Post crash examination of the wreckage revealed the elvator cable was not connected.Jun 2, 1985 · N3TE · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('1990102')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 8

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

Accident 20250816011799ACentrair 101A · Springfield, VTOn 08/16/2025 at approximately 1330 EDT. A Centrair glider experienced an un-commanded climb at the start of a towed take off roll. The pilot immediately disconnected from the tow plane and attempted to land straight ahead. The aircraft hit the ground in a…Aug 16, 2025 · N99KG · Substantial damageAccident 20150703010659ACentrair 101A · Hartford, WIOn July 3, 2015, at 1146 CST a Centrair 101A glider, N39KG, experienced pitch control problems while being towed into the air. Excessive forces on the tow rope caused it to fail as designed. The aircraft crashed south east of the end of runway 11 at hxf,…Jul 3, 2015 · N39KG · Substantial damageAccident 20140704011209ACentrair 101A · Nephi, UTPilot departed Nephi Utah (U14) for a local glider flight. The pilot stated that he had turned final being lined up with runway 17. He then decided to line up and land on what he thought was a grass strip west of that runway. He had actually lined up on a…Jul 4, 2014 · N643CA · Substantial damageIncident 20130802017059ICentrair 101A · Van Etten, NYOn 8/2/2013 aircraft 723PJ, a Centrair 101A, serial number 101A0199, executed an off airport landing. The pilot, [privacy data omitted], stated the weather changed and he felt loss of lift. He decided a return to the airport was not possible and attempted an…Aug 2, 2013 · N723PJ · Minor damageAccident 19910921046269ACntrar 101ACENTR · Groveland, FLRan out of lift to return to glider port. Stalled on short final landing in a field. Then slid into a fence.Sep 21, 1991 · N93KG · Substantial damageAccident 19861021087299ACntrar 101ACENTR · Julian, PAToo high on approach. Used spoilers then became too low. Tried to stretch the glide and made hard stall landing.Oct 21, 1986 · N40KG · Substantial damageIncident 19860628039009ICntrar 101ACENTR · Eden, VTTouched down left of center in a mowed field. High vegetation caused skin damage to wing.Jun 28, 1986 · N723PJ · Minor damageAccident 19850602067559ACntrar 101ACENTR · Jacksonville, FLNo elevator control during initial climb. Released tow rope and impacted ground. Elevator cable was not connected.Jun 2, 1985 · N3TE · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

PZL 101A0 registered aircraftRegistry code 056034J
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  WHERE m.match_key = '101A' AND m.code NOT IN ('1990102')
  GROUP BY ALL
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