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Pilatus B4-PC11

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Aircraft model · Glider · Glider · registry code 7090104

Manufacturer (registry)
PILATUS
Model
B4-PC11
Registry code
7090104
Registered
20 aircraft
Type
Glider
Engines
None
Seats
3
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
45 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSG25EU
Holder
Pilatus Aircraft Limited

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 25

1972Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 4

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1975In forceSuperseded2026
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7090104'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 20

N10874Lake Elsinore Soaring Club · Wildomar, CABuilt 1972 · S/N 016N21TUAero Club Albatross · Blairstown, NJBuilt 1974 · S/N 133N484BOdonnell Daniel V · Dover, DEBuilt 1974 · S/N 208
See all 20 registered aircraft
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7090104')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 2

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA21LA266Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPilatus B4-PC11 · Sterling, MAThe pilot’s misjudged approach angle which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.May 20, 2021 · N65317 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus B-4 · Erwinna, PAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control.Jul 8, 1999 · N20RK · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7090104')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 2

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20210520009579APilatus B4-PC11 · Sterling, MAN65317, Pilatus B4-P11, single seat glider piloted by [privacy data omitted] struck trees while attempting to land on runway 16 at K3B3 Sterling Airport aproximatly 1600 local on may 20, 2021. Pilot sustaind only minor scratches.May 20, 2021 · N65317 · Substantial damageAccident 19990708008679APilats B4PC11 · Erwinna, PAAcft landed short of the rwy and sustained substantial damage. (.19)on July 8, 1999, about 1530 eastern daylight time a Pilatus B-4 glider, N20RK, was substantially damaged while landing at Vansant Airport (9N1), Erwinna, Pennsylvania. The certificated…Jul 8, 1999 · N20RK · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7090104')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 1

SDR QMLA2022090620062None · noneAT !5 NM NORTH NORTHWEST FROM KMTJ I GAVE A POSITION REPORT AND STARTED TO NOTICE THAT THE COPILOT/ RIGHT WINDSHIELD WAS BLURRY. I TOLD THE MED CREW THAT THERE WAS OIL ON THE WINDSHIELD AND THAT I WAS GOING STRAIGHT IN TO RUNWAY 13 BUT STAY HIGH IF MY OIL PRESSep 4, 2022 · N637PC · Pilats B4PC11 · Propeller System
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'B4PC11'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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