# Centrair 101A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1990102 - Manufacturer (registry): CENTRAIR - Model: 101A - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS G46EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G46EU) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Centrair - Registered aircraft: 20 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/centrair-101a Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2014-07-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-07-08): Fuselage · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective May 27, 2014 - [AD 2010-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-24-10): Flight Controls. · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Jan 5, 2011 - [AD 2005-24-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-24-01): Limitations Section of the glider maintenance manual · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Jan 3, 2006 - [AD 2005-08-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-08-12): Rudder pedals · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Jun 6, 2005 - [AD 2005-08-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-08-06): Elevator or aileron hinge pins · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Jun 2, 2005 - [AD 2000-24-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-24-23): Airbrake Control System · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Jan 27, 2001 - [AD 99-09-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-09-07): Unsecured Battery Discharge · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Jun 7, 1999 - [AD 98-19-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-19-14): Airbrake Control System · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Nov 9, 1998 - [AD 97-08-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-08-06-R1): Quick Connectors · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13, AS 12, ASK 21 and 39 more. Effective Aug 1, 1997 - [AD 86-02-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-02-04): Tow Release Cable Guide · Centrair 101, 101A, 101AP and 1 more. Effective Jan 14, 1986 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB CE-01-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-01-09): . Issued Dec 19, 2000 ## Registered aircraft (20) - [N116DM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N116DM): [Area Code Adventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AREA%20CODE%20ADVENTURES%20LLC), [Virginia Beach, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Virginia%20Beach), S/N 101A0343 - [N130CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130CA): [Smith Douglas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20DOUGLAS%20J), [Waltham, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Waltham), built 1985, S/N 101 A 0204 - [N38KG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38KG): [Debacker Frank A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEBACKER%20FRANK%20A), [Highlands Ranch, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Highlands%20Ranch), built 1984, S/N 101A0129 - [N3TE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3TE): [Shatto Michael L Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHATTO%20MICHAEL%20L%20JR), [Klamath Falls, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Klamath%20Falls), S/N 101A0198 - [N55KG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55KG): [Austria Alfred N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUSTRIA%20ALFRED%20N), [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose), S/N 101A0200 - [N56DT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N56DT): [Braner Alan R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRANER%20ALAN%20R), [Punta Gorda, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Punta%20Gorda), S/N 101A0201 - [N57RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57RH): [Wood David A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOOD%20DAVID%20A), [San Diego, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Diego), S/N 101A0218 - [N58KG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58KG): [Mcguire James Jared](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCGUIRE%20JAMES%20JARED), [Athens, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Athens), S/N 101A0203 - [N628CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N628CA): [Mocho Mark S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOCHO%20MARK%20S), [Moriarty, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Moriarty), built 1984, S/N 101A0154 - [N629CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N629CA): [Hayes Steven R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAYES%20STEVEN%20R), [Frankfort, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Frankfort), built 1983, S/N 101A0088 - [N635CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N635CA): [Waldo Charles N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALDO%20CHARLES%20N), [West Ossipee, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/West%20Ossipee), S/N 101A0119 - [N636CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N636CA): [Murray James E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURRAY%20JAMES%20E), [Naperville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Naperville), built 1984, S/N 101A0120 - [N637CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N637CA): [Tsidjs LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TSIDJS%20LLC), [Lehighton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Lehighton), S/N 101A0121 - [N639CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N639CA): [Barton Ronald](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARTON%20RONALD), [Camp Verde, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Camp%20Verde), S/N 101A0124 - [N643CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N643CA): [Fadden Michael D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FADDEN%20MICHAEL%20D), [Margate City, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Margate%20City), S/N 101A0188 - [N645CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N645CA): [Zanon John T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZANON%20JOHN%20T), [Uhrichsville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Uhrichsville), built 1984, S/N 101A0156 - [N70FP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70FP): [Finger Lakes Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FINGER%20LAKES%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Dansville, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Dansville), built 1985, S/N 101A0202 - [N723PJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N723PJ): [Berry Wallace](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERRY%20WALLACE), [Lafayette, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Lafayette), S/N 101A0199 - [N99KG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99KG): [Xander Brian K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/XANDER%20BRIAN%20K), [Grafton, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Grafton), S/N 101A0225 - [N99WV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99WV): [Bendorf Craig V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENDORF%20CRAIG%20V), [Woodbridge, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Woodbridge), built 1984, S/N 101A0126 ## NTSB investigations (6) 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 ERA25LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA303), Aug 16, 2025: Centrair 101A (N99KG), Springfield, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to assemble the glider’s elevator control before takeoff. - [NTSB GAA15CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA177), Jul 3, 2015: Centrair 101A (N39KG), Hartford, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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. - [NTSB WPR14CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA321), Jul 4, 2014: Centrair 101A (N643CA), Nephi, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to identify the proper landing surface which resulted in an off airstrip landing and collision with rough terrain. - [NTSB MIA91LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA223), Sep 21, 1991: Centrair 101A (N93KG), Groveland, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE 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. - [NTSB NYC87LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA044), Oct 21, 1986: Centrair 101A (N40KG), Julian, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA85LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA183), Jun 2, 1985: Centrair Pegase 101A (N3TE), Jacksonville, FL, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (8) 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 20250816011799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250816011799A), Aug 16, 2025: Centrair 101A (N99KG), Springfield, VT, Substantial damage. On 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… - [Accident 20150703010659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150703010659A), Jul 3, 2015: Centrair 101A (N39KG), Hartford, WI, Substantial damage. On 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… - [Accident 20140704011209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140704011209A), Jul 4, 2014: Centrair 101A (N643CA), Nephi, UT, Substantial damage. Pilot 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… - [Incident 20130802017059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130802017059I), Aug 2, 2013: Centrair 101A (N723PJ), Van Etten, NY, Minor damage. On 8/2/2013 aircraft 723PJ, a Centrair 101A, serial number 101A0199, executed an off airport landing. The pilot, [privacy data omitted], stated the weather… - [Accident 19910921046269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910921046269A), Sep 21, 1991: Cntrar 101ACENTR (N93KG), Groveland, FL, Substantial damage. Ran out of lift to return to glider port. Stalled on short final landing in a field. Then slid into a fence. - [Accident 19861021087299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861021087299A), Oct 21, 1986: Cntrar 101ACENTR (N40KG), Julian, PA, Substantial damage. Too high on approach. Used spoilers then became too low. Tried to stretch the glide and made hard stall landing. - [Incident 19860628039009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860628039009I), Jun 28, 1986: Cntrar 101ACENTR (N723PJ), Eden, VT, Minor damage. Touched down left of center in a mowed field. High vegetation caused skin damage to wing. - [Accident 19850602067559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850602067559A), Jun 2, 1985: Cntrar 101ACENTR (N3TE), Jacksonville, FL, Substantial damage. No elevator control during initial climb. Released tow rope and impacted ground. Elevator cable was not connected. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [PZL 101A](https://openairdocs.org/model/pzl-101a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056034J --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.