# Neukom ELFE STANDARD S3

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 6270502
- Manufacturer (registry): NEUKOM
- Model: ELFE STANDARD S3
- 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/neukom-elfe-standard-s3

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 (1)

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 NYC81FFJ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FFJ21), Aug 5, 1981: Neukom S3 (N5190), Horseheads, NY, 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 19810805047789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810805047789A), Aug 5, 1981: Neukom ELFESTDS3 (N5190), Horseheads, NY, Substantial damage. Overshot runway alignment on base. Wing hooked tree in steep turn back to runway. Glider then struck other objects.

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