# Laister Sailplane Products LP-49

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 5100102
- Manufacturer (registry): LAISTER SAILPLANE PRODUCTS
- Model: LP-49
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 112 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS G2WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G2WE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Laister Sailplanes Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 5
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/laister-sailplane-products-lp-49

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.

## Registered aircraft (5)

- [N147LP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N147LP): [Schmoeckel Frank L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHMOECKEL%20FRANK%20L), [North Highlands, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/North%20Highlands), built 1968, S/N 7
- [N39JD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39JD): [Weller Steven C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELLER%20STEVEN%20C), [Hummelstown, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Hummelstown), built 1972, S/N 20
- [N44RZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44RZ): [Strengell Eric P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STRENGELL%20ERIC%20P), [Claremont, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Claremont), S/N K-44
- [N49LE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49LE): [Wolfe Donald E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOLFE%20DONALD%20E), [Notasulga, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Notasulga), built 1975, S/N 47K
- [N7003](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7003): [Martin J Campbell](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20J%20CAMPBELL), [Tehachapi, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Tehachapi), built 1968, S/N 12

## NTSB investigations (4)

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 SEA97LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA190), Aug 16, 1997: Laister LP-49 (N40NH), North Plains, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an inadequate landing site, and his failure to adequately plan his return glide back to his home gliderport. A factor contributing to the accident was rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI91LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA045), Dec 9, 1990: Laister LP-49 (N26LP), Warrensburg, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT ARE LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TYPE AIRCRAFT, AND TYPE OF OPERATION.
- [NTSB LAX74FUQ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74FUQ24), Dec 22, 1973: Laister LP-49 (N275LP), Santa Brbra, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX70FUG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70FUG01), Jan 1, 1970: Laister LP-49 (N241LP), Lakelnd Vil, CA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 19970816022569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970816022569A), Aug 16, 1997: Laistr LP49 (N40NH), North Plains, OR, Substantial damage. Aircraft landed off field, clipped a wing, and flipped over. (.4) on AUGUST16, 1997, about 1630 pacific daylight time, N40NH, a laister LP-49 glider,…
- [Accident 19901209059279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901209059279A), Dec 9, 1990: Laistr LP49 (N26LP), Warrensburg, MO, Substantial damage. Student glider pilot lost directional control on ground aerial tow. Released and veered into a parked glider.
- [Accident 19731222041029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731222041029A), Dec 22, 1973: Laistr LP49 (N275LP), Santa Brbra, CA, Destroyed. Lost lift,lndd on rocky bch. Glider washed asea,not rcvrd. Variometer.sba twr brfng. Cntr line gr.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (1)

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 SA171NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA171NW): Installation of adjustable rudder pedals. Abadi Frank

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Bybee Walter C LP-49](https://openairdocs.org/model/bybee-walter-c-lp-49): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056255C
- [Hassell LP-49](https://openairdocs.org/model/hassell-lp-49): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05647B8
- [Kristen-Laister LP-49](https://openairdocs.org/model/kristen-laister-lp-49): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05603UF
- [Perkins-Shepherd LP-49](https://openairdocs.org/model/perkins-shepherd-lp-49): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05647V7
- [Sears LP-49](https://openairdocs.org/model/sears-lp-49): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05647V8
- [Lewis LP-49](https://openairdocs.org/model/lewis-lp-49): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05647V9
- [Laister Sailplanes LP-49](https://openairdocs.org/model/laister-sailplanes-lp-49): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 5100206

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