# Glasflugel KESTREL - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3800343 - Manufacturer (registry): GLASFLUGEL - Model: KESTREL - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 60 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS G20EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G20EU) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Glasflugel - Registered aircraft: 13 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/glasflugel-kestrel 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 2020-19-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-19-12): Equipment/Furnishing · Glasflugel Club Libelle 205, H 301 Libelle, H 301B Libelle and 4 more. Effective Oct 22, 2020 - [AD 2012-15-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-15-07-R1): Flight Controls · Glasflugel Club Libelle 205, Kestrel, Mosquito and 1 more. Effective Sep 25, 2012 - [AD 2004-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-09-02): Airbrake actuating shaft · Glasflugel Kestrel. Effective Jun 18, 2004 - [AD 97-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-03-02): Control Surface Weight and Static Moment · Glasflugel Club Libelle 205, H 301 Libelle, H 301B Libelle and 3 more. Effective Mar 21, 1997 - [AD 91-06-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-06-09): Rudder Cables · Glasflugel H 301 Libelle, H 301B Libelle, Kestrel and 2 more. Effective Apr 8, 1991 - [AD 87-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-11-04): Rudder Actuating Arm · Glasflugel Kestrel. Effective May 29, 1987 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2018-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-21-04) (historical): Equipment/Furnishing · Glasflugel Club Libelle 205, H 301 Libelle, H 301B Libelle and 4 more. Effective Nov 13, 2018 - [AD 2012-15-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-15-07) (historical): Flight Controls · Glasflugel Club Libelle 205, Kestrel, Mosquito and 1 more. Effective Sep 11, 2012 ## Registered aircraft (13) - [N1124W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1124W): [De Young Robert Erwin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DE%20YOUNG%20ROBERT%20ERWIN), [Napa, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Napa), built 1969, S/N 7 - [N11UU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11UU): [Fisch Gregory Z](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FISCH%20GREGORY%20Z), [Charlotte, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Charlotte), built 1971, S/N 42 - [N12JH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12JH): [Leonard Steven E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEONARD%20STEVEN%20E), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), S/N 31 - [N194F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N194F): [Seronello John F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SERONELLO%20JOHN%20F), [San Francisco, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Francisco), built 1969, S/N 5 - [N2306](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2306): [Sanders Dennis R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANDERS%20DENNIS%20R), [Ione, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ione), built 1971, S/N 34 - [N2540](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2540): [Huelle Thomas M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUELLE%20THOMAS%20M), [Yucca Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Yucca%20Valley), built 1970, S/N 29 - [N2867](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2867): [Marek John M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAREK%20JOHN%20M), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), S/N 33 - [N2898](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2898): [Rouw Calvin Cuin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROUW%20CALVIN%20CUIN), [Menifee, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Menifee), built 1970, S/N 30 - [N401GF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N401GF): [Grant Richard M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRANT%20RICHARD%20M), [Eugene, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Eugene), S/N 73 - [N493A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N493A): [Hutchins David J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUTCHINS%20DAVID%20J), [Sherwood, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Sherwood), built 1971, S/N 35 - [N59LL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59LL): [Leonard Steven E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEONARD%20STEVEN%20E), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1971, S/N 32 - [N832SM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N832SM): [Chidekel Philip M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHIDEKEL%20PHILIP%20M), [Chadds Ford, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Chadds%20Ford), built 1972, S/N 48 - [N9919](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9919): [Phelps Thomas L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHELPS%20THOMAS%20L), [Raleigh, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Raleigh), built 1969, S/N 4 ## 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 ERA26LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA138), Mar 5, 2026: Glasflugel Kestrel (N9919), Little Switzerland, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of thermal lift during a glider flight, which resulted in a collision with trees during a landing approach to a diversionary airport. - [NTSB LAX72FUG58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUG58), Mar 26, 1972: Glasflugel H401 (N11UU), Sun City, CA, substantial damage ## 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 20260305001839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260305001839A), Mar 5, 2026: Glasflugel KESTREL (N9919), Spruce Pine, NC, Substantial damage. On March 5 at approximately 1815 UTC, a Glasflugel Kestrel glider departed shiflet field airport (9A9), marion, NC, for a local soaring flight. Weather… ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Anthony Lynn Mcbee KESTREL](https://openairdocs.org/model/anthony-lynn-mcbee-kestrel): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056404J - [Precision KESTREL](https://openairdocs.org/model/precision-kestrel): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056475H - [Renau KESTREL](https://openairdocs.org/model/renau-kestrel): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05647H9 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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