# Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-59

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8821649
- Manufacturer (registry): PDPS PZL-BIELSKO
- Model: SZD-59
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 8
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/pdps-pzl-bielsko-szd-59

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 (8)

- [N142DC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N142DC): [Lyne James D Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LYNE%20JAMES%20D%20TRUSTEE), [N Richlnd Hls, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/N%20Richlnd%20Hls), built 1995, S/N B-2162
- [N4416S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4416S): [Ruggiero Lawrence G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUGGIERO%20LAWRENCE%20G), [Greenville, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Greenville), built 1998, S/N B2177
- [N591SZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N591SZ): [Rovey Jonathan E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROVEY%20JONATHAN%20E), [Sedona, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Sedona), S/N B-2168
- [N594JK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N594JK): [Kutschka Joseph D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUTSCHKA%20JOSEPH%20D), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), S/N B2175
- [N595BG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N595BG): [Peterson Michael K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETERSON%20MICHAEL%20K), [Lexington Park, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Lexington%20Park), built 1995, S/N B-2161
- [N59SZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59SZ): [Von Atzigen Lukas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VON%20ATZIGEN%20LUKAS), [Chesterfield, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Chesterfield), built 1997, S/N B2173
- [N77ZD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N77ZD): [Radigan Laura Lynn](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RADIGAN%20LAURA%20LYNN), [Merritt Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Merritt%20Island), built 1997, S/N B-2172
- [N915TN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N915TN): [Davis Robert L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20ROBERT%20L), [Seymour, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Seymour), built 1994, S/N B-2159

## 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 CEN09CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA434), Jul 12, 2009: Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-59 (N592JD), Durango, CO, destroyed. Probable cause: The glider pilot's decision to perform a low-altitude 360-degree turn while on final approach to land.
- [NTSB LAX98LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA293), Sep 14, 1998: PZL-Bielsko SZD-59 (N59SE), Truckee, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed which resulted in a inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA004), Oct 4, 1996: PZL-Bielsko SZD-59 (N597R), Sterling, CO, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Loss of control when the pilot exceeded the velocity of stall while in a turn.
- [NTSB NYC96LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA172), Aug 24, 1996: Pzl-Bielsko SZD-59 (N591SZ), Franconia, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudged altitude and distance which resulted in the collision with trees short of the runway.

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 20090712010369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090712010369A), Jul 12, 2009: Szd SZD59 (N592JD), Durango, CO, Destroyed. The pilot was on approach to land runway 17. When the pilot turned final he saw a tow plane with a glider taking-off runway 35. The pilot turned right to avoid…
- [Accident 19980914024009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980914024009A), Sep 14, 1998: Szd SZD59 (N59SE), Truckee, CA, Destroyed. (-23) Aircraft lost power after takeoff from cashmere - dryden airport (S82). Pilot stated that he attempted to return to cashmere airport but lost control of…
- [Accident 19961004030899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961004030899A), Oct 4, 1996: N597R, Sterling, CO, Substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [Accident 19960824023969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960824023969A), Aug 24, 1996: Szd SZD551 (N591SZ), Franconia, NH, Substantial damage. Noticed squal line approaching airport. Tried for runway, heavy rain obscured vision. Struck trees circling to land

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Pzl-Bielsko SZD-59](https://openairdocs.org/model/pzl-bielsko-szd-59): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05628UG
- [Allstar PZL Glider SZD 59](https://openairdocs.org/model/allstar-pzl-glider-szd-59): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05640LY

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