# Glaser-Dirks DG 500 ELAN

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3802553
- Manufacturer (registry): GLASER-DIRKS
- Model: DG 500 ELAN
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/glaser-dirks-dg-500-elan

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)

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None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N505DG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505DG): [Dunning Frank B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUNNING%20FRANK%20B), [Bellaire, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bellaire), built 1997, S/N 5E175X27

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 SEA07LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA101), Apr 13, 2007: Glaser-Dirks DG 505 Elan (N505TW), Llano, CA, minor damage. Probable cause: The failure of the other pilot to maintain directional control during landing roll.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20070413006722A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070413006722A), Apr 13, 2007: Glaser DG500ELANORI (N505TW), Llano, CA, Minor damage. (-23) On April 13, 2007 N101JJ a blanik L-13 glider was landing after a solo student flight. Upon touch down and roll out on a parallel dirt runway the pilot…

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