# Marsh-Turner BRIEGLEB BG-12A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 79001V4
- Manufacturer (registry): MARSH-TURNER
- Model: BRIEGLEB BG-12A
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 60 mph
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/marsh-turner-briegleb-bg-12a

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

None registered with this model now.

## 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 NYC97LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA085), May 4, 1997: Marsh-Turner BG-12A (N8711R), Marion, OH, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Disconnection of the elevator control rod which resulted in the loss of elevator control. A factor was failure to complete the required maintenance inspection.
- [NTSB CHI67D0257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67D0257), Sep 7, 1966: Sailplane BG-12 (N8711R), Rising Sun, IN, 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 19970504013939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970504013939A), May 4, 1997: Amtr BG12A (N8711R), Marion, OH, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (.4)With the owner at the flight controls, the experimental homebuilt glider was under tow to take it to another airport. Witnesses reported that about 1…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Hartmann BRIEGLEB BG-12A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hartmann-briegleb-bg-12a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 79001TX

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