- Manufacturer (registry)
- EIRIAVION OY
- Model
- PIK 20D
- Registry code
- 5760206
- Registered
- 25 aircraft
- Type
- Glider
- Engines
- None
- Seats
- 1
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDSG31EU
- Holder
- Eiriavion Oy
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 · 33
| 1976 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 18 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 3
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1977 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
Airframe · Eiriavion PIK 20D
AD 97-08-06 R1Quick ConnectorsAD 84-15-07Rudder Bottom Hinge BracketAD 77-16-08Wing PanelsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5760206'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5760206'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Registered aircraft · 25
N142AAniol Christopher M · Glendale, AZN153VFlynn Thomas J · Madison, VAN2078DBloomfield John R · New York, NY
See all 25 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5760206')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5760206')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 13
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 7 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB ERA23LA115Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEiriavion PIK-20D · Benton, TNThe pilot’s decision to turn toward a mountain ridge in a thermal, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN20CA406Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPik PIK-20D · Union, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff that resulted in a collision with another glider that was parked close to the departure runway, and the pilot’s improper decision to attempt a takeoff without ensuring he had safe clearance…NTSB ERA12CA321Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20D · Eagleville, TNThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric lift conditions not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB FTW02LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20D · Alamogordo, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance with small trees during a precautionary landing.NTSB LAX96LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20D · Hollister, CAthe pilot's improper in-flight decision to take a longer than necessary route back to the airport during a period of marginal lift.NTSB SEA94LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK20D-78 · Rexberg, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include a vehicle parked near the runway.NTSB LAX88LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20D · Saint Helena, CAThe flight departed vacaville gliderport on an aero tow. The plt intended to fly to calistoga, CA and return. After passing st. Helena, CA, the thermal activity began to decrease. The plt executed a 180 deg turn to return to vacaville. When the flt was over…NTSB SEA86LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20-D · Minden, NVThe cockpit canopy opened during takeoff roll. The glider became airborne and climbed to an alt of aprx 10 ft AGL before descending to ground impact in a nose low attitude.NTSB LAX84LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20D · Boron, CAPlt stated that while soaring a 'heavy sink' was encountered. He attempted to reach borax airport but was unable to and landed in terrain 1/4 mile west of the airport. Lancaster, CA, fss stated pilot reports of 'moderate turbulence' were received throughout…NTSB DEN82FTE22Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportEiriavion PIK-20D · Crested Butte, COThe pilot was attending an "aviation weekend" sponsored by the town of Crested Butte, CO. He had flown in this area often and was acquainted with the terrain and weather. After being towed to an area near the northwest corner of mt Crested Butte, a normal…NTSB LAX81DXQ18Accident · No injuriesClosedEiriavion PIK-20 · Minden, NVNTSB LAX80DUJ61Accident · No injuriesClosedEiriavion PIK-20 · Tucson, AZNTSB CHI79DEC30Accident · No injuriesClosedEiriavion PIK-20 · Manchester, MI
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
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 ('5760206')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
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 ('5760206')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 15
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20230120000389AEiriavion PIK 20D · Benton, TNOn January 20th, 2023, at 1:03 EST, the PIC of[privacy data omitted] departed chilhowee gliderport to fly along the ridge line within the area of Benton, TN. The PIC stated he felt it was "a good ridge day to fly and felt it was a safe day to go flying." The…Accident 20200919020741AEiriavion PIK 20D · Union, ILGlider was being towed for takeoff and glider wing struck wing of a glider that had just landed on an opposing heading. The glider flipped and crashed. The other glider was N2635H. It had landed and the instructor and student were standing outside the…Accident 20120506008659AEiriavion PIK 20D · Eagleville, TN5-7-2012: On scene investigation of a sailplane accident that occurred on may 6, 2012. The accident occurred at the Puckett Field glider port located in bedford county, Tennessee. The sailplane, N39RB, crashed approximately 1016 feet from the north end of the…Accident 20011123035369AEirvon PIK20D · Alamogordo, NM(-23) On 11/23/01, at 1513 mountain standard time, a PIK-20D sailplane (N2078D) registered to and operated by Mr. Lee r. goettsche, jr., [privacy data omitted] sustained substantial damage in an off-field landing after a "premature termination of tow" (ptt)…Accident 19960323005009AEirvon PIK20D · Hollister, CAPilot was landing in grassy field, on roll out wing dipped and struck the ground. Ground looped, damaged tail boom. (.4)according to the pilot, after an aerial tow aloft he soared in thermals above nearby ridges as he flew toward the san luis reservoir. As…Incident 19950902035389IEirvon PIK20D · Hinckley, ILLost control on glider tow shortly after liftoff and made forced landing. Elevator rod disconnected.Accident 19940719019369AEirvon PIK20D · Rexburg, IDUnable to control glider on tow takeoff sans wing runner. Aborted by releasing tow line. Veered. Hit service truck.Accident 19880410013339AEirvon PIK20D · Saint Helena, CAUnable to return on a round-robin flight due to lack of thermals and low altitude. Landing in a field hit a ditch.Accident 19860427042939AEirvon PIK20D · Minden, NVDuring takeoff, the canopy blew open. Cut away from the towplane at 10 feet AGL. Glider then nosed into the runway.Accident 19840528019079AEirvon PIK20D · Boron, CAEncountered heavy sink, landed short, hit brush and pipe. Moderate turbulence. Up and down drafts per pilot reportsAccident 19820808035239AEirvon PIK20D · Crested Butte, COAirplane crashed into trees on side of mountain.Accident 19810520027069AEirvon PIK20D · Minden, NVA spoiler deployed after tow release. Unable to make runwa due to drag. Glider may have been improperly assembled.Accident 19800525019889AEirvon PIK20D · Tucson, AZRan out of thermals away from base. Tried to land in a school yard. Overshot and struck a fence at the FAR end.Accident 19790606014469AEirvon PIK20D · Manchester, MITow rope broke during initial glider tow climb,landed in soft field ,ground looped.Incident 19790401013699IEirvon PIK20D · Joshua Tree, CAGlider dragged a wing tip during tow, tow pilot disconnected, glider swerved into a parked glider, N10359
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5760206')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5760206')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports · 2
SDR 2018FA0000165Push-Pull Rod · corrodedAILERON AND SPOILER PUSH - PULL TUBES ARE ENCASED IN THE FIBERGLASS WING. THE WING STRUCTURE IS UNABLE TO BREATH, THE CORROSION IS BUILDING ON THE PUSH - PULL TUBES AND BELL CRANK BRACKETS WITH PITTING FORMING ON THE STRUCTURE. BOTH WINGS WERE EXAMINED USING ASDR 20010312CW009Bracket · crackedVIBRATION OF A HARD RUBBER TAIL DOLLY TIRE ASSISTS IN THE FORMATION OF THESE CRACKS. THIS STATEMENT MAY GIVE FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY TO OWNERS WHO ONLY USE PNEUMATIC TIRES, AS WAS THE CASE WITH THIS AIRCRAFT. THREE OF THE FOUR FLANGES WERE CRACKED AND WERE V
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'PIK20D' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'PIK20D' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.