# Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau DG-100G

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3802504
- Manufacturer (registry): GLASER-DIRKS FLUGZEUGBAU
- Model: DG-100G
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 9
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/glaser-dirks-flugzeugbau-dg-100g

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.

None matched.

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1)

- [SAIB CE-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-03): Flight Controls: Elevator Control Bearing Stand. Issued Oct 7, 2009

## Registered aircraft (9)

- [N101RP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101RP): [Buchanan Jay D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUCHANAN%20JAY%20D), [Council Bluffs, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Council%20Bluffs), built 1982, S/N E102G72
- [N101TX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101TX): [Mapes Steven J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAPES%20STEVEN%20J), [Schenectady, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Schenectady), built 1984, S/N E168G 134
- [N132S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132S): [Central California Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20CALIFORNIA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Avenal, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Avenal), S/N E186G152
- [N169LM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N169LM): [Gottlieb Jacqueline](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOTTLIEB%20JACQUELINE), [New York, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/New%20York), built 1984, S/N E169G135
- [N17GH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17GH): [Butler Ian A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUTLER%20IAN%20A), [Ballston Lake, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Ballston%20Lake), built 1976, S/N 73G3
- [N29DG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29DG): [Brenhaug Jeffrey O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRENHAUG%20JEFFREY%20O), [Hutchinson, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Hutchinson), built 1981, S/N E-86 G-59
- [N72785](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N72785): [Albritton Clifford H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALBRITTON%20CLIFFORD%20H), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 1985, S/N E184-G150
- [N86DG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N86DG): [Charlton Arthur R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHARLTON%20ARTHUR%20R), [Marstons Mills, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Marstons%20Mills), built 1980, S/N E-47 G-26
- [N9994F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9994F): [Gray Elmon T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAY%20ELMON%20T), [Midlothian, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Midlothian), built 1976, S/N 72

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 LAX08LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA242), Jul 23, 2008: Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau DG-100G (N132S), Truckee, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A malfunction of the tow release mechanism.
- [NTSB CHI02LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA131), May 10, 2002: Glaser-Dirks-Flugzeubau DG-100G (N169LM), Union, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the aero-tow takeoff. Factors to the accident were the high wind velocity and the gusting wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX90DVG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVG18), Aug 28, 1990: Glaser-Dirks D6-100G (N132S), Vacaville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY ONTO THE RUNWAY BY A VEHICLE OPERATOR.

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 20080723841929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080723841929A), Jul 23, 2008: Glaser DG100G (N132S), Truckee, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) During an aero tow, the tow line released uncommanded from the glider at 150 feet above ground level. An emergency landing was performed and the aircraft…
- [Accident 20020510010159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020510010159A), May 10, 2002: Glaser DG100G (N169LM), Union, IL, No damage. (.19) On may 10, 2002, at 1400 central daylight time, a Glaser-dirks-flugzeubau DG-100G, N169LM, piloted by a commercial pilot, sustained substantial damage…
- [Incident 19940710029859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940710029859I), Jul 10, 1994: Glaser DG100G (N169LM), Dekalb, IL. Ran out of lift. Landed at airport that was closed due to airshow.
- [Accident 19900828038719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900828038719A), Aug 28, 1990: Glaser DG100G (N132S), Vacaville, CA, Substantial damage. Tractor drove in front of landing sailplane. Pilot altered course and struck rotating prop of towplane.

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