# Glaser-Dirks DG 600

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3802555
- Manufacturer (registry): GLASER-DIRKS
- Model: DG 600
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 4
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/glaser-dirks-dg-600

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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## Registered aircraft (4)

- [N43MD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N43MD): [Middleline Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIDDLELINE%20AVIATION%20INC), [Ballston Spa, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Ballston%20Spa), built 1989, S/N 6-40
- [N600DG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N600DG): [Van Gastel Paul A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAN%20GASTEL%20PAUL%20A), [Simpsonville, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Simpsonville), S/N 6-44
- [N601ED](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N601ED): [Miller Mark K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20MARK%20K), [Maineville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Maineville), built 1992, S/N 6-100
- [N64JC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64JC): [Lakser Lawrence J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAKSER%20LAWRENCE%20J), [Labelle, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Labelle), S/N 6-14

## 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 DFW05CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA096), Mar 25, 2005: Glaser-Dirks DG 600 (N787T), Kent, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgement of distance and altitude during a cross-country soaring flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA054), Nov 26, 1994: Glaser-Dirks DG-600 (N7020P), Alamogordo, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE INADVERTENT STALL.

## 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 20050325004519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050325004519A), Mar 25, 2005: Glsdks DG600 (N787T), Van Horn, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot encountered an area with 1,000 foot per minute sink rate during a glider flight from marfa to Van Horn, Texas, and could not get out of the area…
- [Accident 19941126048849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941126048849A), Nov 26, 1994: Glaser DG400 (N7020P), Alamogordo, NM, Substantial damage. Encountered severe turbulence near ridge. Entered spin. Recovered at low altitude. Wing hit tree. Settled in trees

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