# I.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 4490102
- Manufacturer (registry): I.C.A.-BRASOV (ROMANIA)
- Model: IS-28B2
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 81 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS G40EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G40EU) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Aeroclubul Romaniei
- Registered aircraft: 22
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/i-c-a-brasov-is-28b2

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 2018-03-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-03-17): Fuselage · Aeroclubul Romaniei IS-28B2. Effective Mar 20, 2018
- [AD 97-08-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-08-06-R1): Quick Connectors · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13, AS 12, ASK 21 and 39 more. Effective Aug 1, 1997
- [AD 87-18-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-18-10): Aileron Control Levers · Intreprinderea De Constructii Aeronautice IS-28B2. Effective Sep 3, 1987

## Registered aircraft (22)

- [N1052Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1052Y): [North Shore Aircraft Leasing Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20SHORE%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20CO%20LLC), [Waialua, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Waialua), built 1979, S/N 213
- [N13TR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13TR): [Refugio Soaring Circle](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REFUGIO%20SOARING%20CIRCLE), [Refugio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Refugio), built 1977, S/N 82
- [N2303A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2303A): [Duke Kay](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUKE%20KAY), [Darrouzett, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Darrouzett), built 1978, S/N 122
- [N25DT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25DT): [Bernhardt George A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERNHARDT%20GEORGE%20A), [Pleasant View, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Pleasant%20View), S/N 113
- [N28CL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28CL): [Sprague Jeffrey D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPRAGUE%20JEFFREY%20D), [Lake Elsinore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lake%20Elsinore), S/N 27
- [N28DG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28DG): [Conner Walter L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONNER%20WALTER%20L), [Los Lunas, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Los%20Lunas), built 1978, S/N 112
- [N28LK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28LK): [Wiesmeier Edward III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WIESMEIER%20EDWARD%20III), [Poway, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Poway), built 1977, S/N 90
- [N348RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N348RC): [Hartville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hartville), built 1981, S/N 310, Registration pending
- [N376AZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N376AZ): [Nagel Wanda](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NAGEL%20WANDA), [Placerville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Placerville), built 1976, S/N 28
- [N4246B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4246B): [Mahony John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAHONY%20JOHN), [Ballston Spa, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Ballston%20Spa), built 1978, S/N 117
- [N4281B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4281B): [Nagel Wanda](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NAGEL%20WANDA), [Placerville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Placerville), built 1978, S/N 123
- [N5104C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5104C): [Mori Glenn E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORI%20GLENN%20E), [West Ossipee, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/West%20Ossipee), S/N 70
- [N521PR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N521PR): [Guttzeit Albert J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUTTZEIT%20ALBERT%20J), [Ethel, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Ethel), S/N 120
- [N52ED](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52ED): [Drori Eldad Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRORI%20ELDAD%20TRUSTEE), [Loveland, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Loveland), S/N 121
- [N6699N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6699N): [Nelson Daniel J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSON%20DANIEL%20J), [Ladd, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Ladd), built 1977, S/N 62
- [N70592](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70592): [Russell Larry B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSSELL%20LARRY%20B), [Union City, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Union%20City), built 1977, S/N 73
- [N777FV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N777FV): [Mid America Flight Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20AMERICA%20FLIGHT%20MUSEUM), [Mount Pleasant, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mount%20Pleasant), built 1977, S/N 102
- [N8217W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8217W): [Merlin Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MERLIN%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Amelia Court House, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Amelia%20Court%20House), built 1992, S/N 357
- [N843](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N843): [Black Industries LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACK%20INDUSTRIES%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), S/N 44
- [N9023E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9023E): [North Carolina Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20CAROLINA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Zebulon, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Zebulon), built 1978, S/N 148
- [N91436](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N91436): [Michael Matthew C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MICHAEL%20MATTHEW%20C), [Ames, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Ames), S/N 34
- [N99167](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99167): [Cascade Soaring Society Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASCADE%20SOARING%20SOCIETY%20INC), [East Wenatchee, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/East%20Wenatchee), built 1976, S/N 43

## NTSB investigations (29)

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 ERA26LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA207), May 12, 2026: I.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2 (N8217W), Scotts Fork, VA, minor damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The photographer’s failure to remain clear of an active taxiway.
- [NTSB WPR22LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA374), Aug 13, 2022: Ica Brasov IS-28B2 (N213SS), Deer Park, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA226), May 16, 2021: I.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2 (N41CR), Hampshire, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack following the breakage of the weak/safety link during a winch launch,…
- [NTSB CEN12FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA378), Jun 17, 2012: Iar Brasov IS-28B2 (N6388V), Wallis, TX, substantial damage, 4 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency situation, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB NYC08CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA275), Aug 10, 2008: I.C.A.-Brasov IS-26B2 (N4281B), Fincastle, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's geographic disorientation, which resulted in an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an inadequate landing site.
- [NTSB LAX07CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA176), May 27, 2007: I.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2 (N1052Y), Mokuleia, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting tailwind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The failure of the tow rope during takeoff was also causal.
- [NTSB NYC02LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA193), Sep 12, 2002: I.C.A. Brasov IS-28-B2 (N8216Q), Blairstown, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The second pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform a release from the towplane, which did not allow for successful completion of the flight. A factor was the downdrafts.
- [NTSB SEA01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA150), Aug 15, 2001: I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 (N29JB), Wenatchee, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a low altitude turn. The second pilot overshooting the runway was a contributing factor to the accident.
- [NTSB IAD00LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA025), Mar 4, 2000: I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 (N97VT), Blairstown, NJ, destroyed. Probable cause: the encountering of wind conditions in flight that inhibited the pilot from maintaining altitude.
- [NTSB SEA99TA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99TA051), Apr 14, 1999: I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 (N843), North Plains, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The second pilot did not maintain clearance from power lines. The pilot-in-command did not adequately supervise the second pilot, and the second pilot's diverted attention and lack of familiarity…
- [NTSB FTW95LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA144), Mar 20, 1995: I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 (N51947), Edgewood, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FLIGHT'S ENCOUNTER WITH A DOWNDRAFT. THE LACK OF A SUITABLE LANDING AREA WAS A FACTOR.
- [NTSB FTW95LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA006), Oct 2, 1994: I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 (N70792), Alamogordo, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
- [NTSB SEA94LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA244), Sep 10, 1994: I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 (N28KG), Bozeman, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND. THE CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR.
- [NTSB SEA92LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA118), May 25, 1992: I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 (N28CL), Deer Park, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF FLIGHT SPOILERS BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PRESENCE OF AN…
- [NTSB NYC92LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA013), Oct 18, 1991: I.C.A. Brasov Lark I-28-B2 (N350BB), Blairstown, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: AN IMPROPERLY PLANNED APPROACH WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE FOR RECOVERY. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS BY THE PILOT.
- [NTSB ATL90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA162), Aug 26, 1990: I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 (N60DF), Savannah, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING THE LANDING PHASE OF THE FLIGHT. FACTORS WERE: GUSTING WIND CONDITIONS AND TURBULENCE.
- [NTSB SEA90LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA011), Nov 4, 1989: I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 (N72598), Chilcoot, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A DOWN DRAFT AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPEREINCE IN THIS AIRCRAFT TYPE.
- [NTSB FTW89DQA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DQA02), Feb 26, 1989: I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 (N91363), El Paso, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHILE MANEUVERING TO LAND IN TURBULENT WEATHER, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/SPIN AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH A TREE AND THE GROUND. TURBULENCE…
- [NTSB DEN86FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA103), Mar 24, 1986: I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 (N32907), Cedar City, UT, substantial damage, 2 fatal
- [NTSB FTW85LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA266), Jun 25, 1985: I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 (N99169), Georgetown, TX, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA84LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA046), Jan 29, 1984: Lark IS28B2 (N4014B), Issaquqh, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC83FNE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FNE05), Sep 24, 1983: I.C.A. Brasov IS28B2 "LARK" (N87RW), North Canaan, CT, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC82FFJ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FFJ18), Sep 5, 1982: I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 (N52RS), Dansville, NY, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW82DA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA368), Sep 5, 1982: I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 (N1052K), Katy, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA82FYP08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYP08), Jul 11, 1982: Lark IS28B2 (N9255Z), Springdale, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW82DA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA219), Jun 13, 1982: I.C.A. Brasov - Romania IS-28B2 (N51842), El Paso, TX, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81DQA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DQA28), May 2, 1981: Ica Brasov IS29D2 (N51947), Moriarty, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEC45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEC45), Aug 19, 1979: Lark 28B2 (N74NS), Manchester, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77DEG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEG16), Apr 26, 1977: Ica 28-B-2 (N6699), Lebanon, OH, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (34)

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 20260512004269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260512004269A), May 12, 2026: I.C.A.-Brasov (Romania) IS-28B2 (N8217W), Amelia Courthou, VA, Minor damage, 1 fatal. On may 12, 2026, about 12:45 (EDT), an I.c.a. Brasov, [privacy data omitted] glider was involved in an accident on the ground. The glider touched down on…
- [Accident 20210516009789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210516009789A), May 16, 2021: I.C.A.-Brasov (Romania) IS-28B2 (N41CR), Hampshire, IL, Substantial damage. A glider winch launch was being conducted. Near the release point, the weak link failed. Reported altitude 600' AGL or above. While maneuvering for landing,…
- [Accident 20120617012219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120617012219A), Jun 17, 2012: I.C.A.-Brasov (Romania) IS-28B2 (N6388V), Wallis, TX, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Appears glider was tail heavy at take-off from eye witness accounts of glider pitching upward behind tow plane. Tow plane pilot stated at take-off roll he…
- [Incident 20101031052589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101031052589I), Oct 31, 2010: I.C.A.-Bras IS-28B2 (N376AZ), Buchanon, VA, Minor damage. The pilot-in-command and sole occupant had a pilot-induced hard landing and ground loop. This resulted in minor aircraft damage.
- [Accident 20080810849379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080810849379A), Aug 10, 2008: Brasov IS28B2 (N4281B), Botetourt Co, VA, Substantial damage. (-23) [privacy data omitted], as pilot in command of N4281B, an ica Brasov glider, became disoriented in relation to his departure field while attempting to…
- [Accident 20070526010229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070526010229A), May 26, 2007: Brasov IS28B2 (N1052Y), Mokuleia, HI, Substantial damage. (-23) This accident occurred on may 26, 2007, at Dillingham, airfield, at approximately 1420 local time. Aircraft involved: Brasov, IS-28-B2 (glider),…
- [Accident 20020912037599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020912037599A), Sep 12, 2002: Brasov IS28B2 (N8216Q), Blairstown, NJ, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot in the rear seat stated that the front seat pilot released the aircraft from tow extremely early, at about 500 feet above the ridge line, and…
- [Accident 20010814023869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010814023869A), Aug 14, 2001: Brasov IS28B2 (N29JB), Wenatchee, WA, No damage. (-23) At approximately 1945 hours on 08/14/01, N29JB, a ica frasov IS-28-B2 glider crashed at the Wenatchee, WA airport. The pilot (a private pilot applicant)…
- [Incident 20000917024119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000917024119I), Sep 17, 2000: Brasov IS28B2 (N28DG), Hamilton, NY, Minor damage. (-23)Pilot encountered turbulance and possible wind shear during landing on grass, parallel to rwy 17, on scene investigation found that the LH wing tip had…
- [Accident 20000304035419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000304035419A), Mar 4, 2000: Brasov IS28B2 (N97VT), Blairstown, NJ, Destroyed. (.4)The glider was towed to 3,000 feet and released over a ridge where it was thermaled to 3,500 feet. After descending to 2,000 feet over the ridge to look…
- [Accident 19990414018909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990414018909A), Apr 14, 1999: Brasov IS28B2 (N843), North Plains, OR, Substantial damage. (.19) On April 14, 1999, at 1500 pacific daylight time, an ica-Brasov IS-28B2, N843, registered to and operated by the pilot as a public instrucitonal flight,…
- [Accident 19950320004879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950320004879A), Mar 20, 1995: Brasov IS28B2 (N51947), Edgewood, NM, Substantial damage. Entered area of high sink. Unable to recover or make nearby airport due to headwind. Ground looped in a pasture.
- [Accident 19941002032439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941002032439A), Oct 2, 1994: Brasov IS28B2 (N70792), Alamogordo, NM, Substantial damage. Flew into dust devil on tow. Slack in rope. Over corrected broke rope. Low. Landed in brush. Spun around. Spar broke
- [Accident 19940910035319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940910035319A), Sep 10, 1994: Brasov IS28B2 (N28KG), Bozeman, MT, Substantial damage. Lost directional control landing in crosswind. Struck windsock pole.
- [Incident 19931121047569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931121047569I), Nov 21, 1993: Brasov IS28B2 (N13TR), Bishop, CA, Minor damage. While taxiing clear of runway the left wing dipped down. Struck a taxiway sign.
- [Accident 19920524016009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920524016009A), May 24, 1992: Brasov IS28B2 (N28CL), Oroville, WA, Substantial damage. Auto tow lost power. Cut glider loose. Activated spoilers by mistake. Hit irrigation sprinkler landing.
- [Accident 19911018047039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911018047039A), Oct 18, 1991: Brasov IS28B2 (N350BB), Blairstown, NJ, Substantial damage. Stalled on low final trying to align by excessive rudder. Struck airport fence short of runway.
- [Accident 19900826035989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900826035989A), Aug 26, 1990: Brasov IS28B2 (N60DF), Savannh, TN, Substantial damage. Turbulence on short final. A wing dipped and caught the ground causing glider to cartwheel.
- [Incident 19891112065889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891112065889I), Nov 12, 1989: Brasov IS28B2 (N28CL), Deer Park, WA, Minor damage. Lost sight of runway on short final. Had glare on dirty canopy. Landed short of runway.
- [Accident 19891104044349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891104044349A), Nov 4, 1989: Brasov IS28B2 (N72598), Chilcoot, CA, Destroyed. Trying for off airport landing, encountered downdraft near ridge. Struck trees.
- [Accident 19890226002579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890226002579A), Feb 26, 1989: Brasov IS28B2 (N91363), El Paso, TX, Substantial damage. Turbulence on approach. Lost control. Entered spin, recovered too late. Contacted brush and hit the ground.
- [Accident 19860324007659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860324007659A), Mar 24, 1986: Brasov IS28B2 (N32907), Cedar City, UT, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. The glider stalled while maneuvering for landing and impacted the ground.
- [Accident 19850625028269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850625028269A), Jun 25, 1985: Brasov IS28B2 (N99169), Georgetown, TX, Substantial damage. Tow plane made an emergency release after liftoff. Glider collided with tires. Unable to reach better landing area.
- [Incident 19840812046459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840812046459I), Aug 12, 1984: Brasov IS28B2 (N74NS), Manchester, MI, Minor damage. Entered an area of sink. Unable to make the airport. A wing hit the ground on off airport landing. Ground looped.
- [Accident 19840129006779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840129006779A), Jan 29, 1984: Brasov IS28B2 (N4014B), Issaquah, WA, Substantial damage. Glider pilot encountered downdrafts and attempted off airport landing but struck powerpoles and crashed.
- [Accident 19830924050999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830924050999A), Sep 24, 1983: Brasov IS28B2 (N87RW), North Canaan, CT, Substantial damage. Pilot flew glider in a wide pattern and could not clear trees on final approach resulting in crash.
- [Accident 19820905043969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820905043969A), Sep 5, 1982: Brasov IS28B2 (N52RS), Dansville, NY, Substantial damage. Tow plane released glider after lift off because it would not climb. Glider had spoilers extended.
- [Accident 19820905043892A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820905043892A), Sep 5, 1982: Brasov IS28B2 (N1052K), Katy, TX, Substantial damage. Tow plane aborted takeoff and stopped in runway center. Airborne glider aborted and wing tip hit tow plane rudder.
- [Accident 19820711027299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820711027299A), Jul 11, 1982: Brasov IS28B2 (N9255Z), Springdale, WA, Substantial damage. Ran out of lift on glider cross country. Overshot first choice of landing. Stalled into open field on second try.
- [Accident 19820613024279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820613024279A), Jun 13, 1982: Brasov IS28B2 (N51842), El Paso, TX, Destroyed. Tow rope broke during climb out at 200 feet. Sailplane crashed during attempted landing on river levee.
- [Accident 19810502021729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810502021729A), May 2, 1981: Brasov IS28B2 (N51947), Moriarty, NM, Substantial damage. Glider pilot could not glide to runway and crashed while attempting to land across runway.
- [Incident 19800223029582I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800223029582I), Feb 23, 1980: Brasov IS28B2 (N60DF), Boulder, CO, Minor damage. Pilot lost sight of tow plane. During evasive action, wingtip of glider hit tow plane.
- [Accident 19790819020119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790819020119A), Aug 19, 1979: Brasov IS28B2 (N74NS), Manchester, MI, Substantial damage. Instructor gave student simulated rope break on takeoff. Student made error, acft crashed short of runway.
- [Accident 19771118036889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771118036889A), Nov 18, 1977: Brasov IS29D2 (N28TD), Tyrone, PA, Substantial damage. Un maintain lift. Mountainous terrain.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR CA990510017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990510017), May 4, 1999: PUSHROD. WORN. (CAN) WEAR MARKS FOUND ON CENTER OF 6 PUSHROD (AT TOP OF VERTICAL STABILIZER). DEPTH OF MARK APPROXIMATELY 50 PERCENT OF WALL THICKNESS. THE POSSIBLE CAUSE IS T

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (4)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material. Poly-Fiber Inc
- [STC SG01164CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG01164CH): Install Cooper superflite 102 fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA00963CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00963CH): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SG01164CH. AAR
- [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (4)

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

- [SF-P](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C477CFCA94AA027085257038006C5724.0001): Standard System Finish Materials Kit. AAR Distribution · Modification part · Mar 6, 2001
- [SF-D](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BA4BA5DCBF91AA0885257038006C571A.0001): System II Finish Materials Kit. AAR Distribution · Modification part · Mar 6, 2001
- [SF-102](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/44E753F06B9B1AE585257038006C570A.0001): Fabric. AAR Distribution · Modification part · Mar 6, 2001
- [SF-C](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0570FF1BAC88E59485257038006C5712.0001): Dope Finish Materials Kit. AAR Distribution · Modification part · Mar 6, 2001

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Intreprinderea De Constructii IS-28B2](https://openairdocs.org/model/intreprinderea-de-constructii-is-28b2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 4590501

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