# Rolladen-Schneider LS-4

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3801250
- Manufacturer (registry): ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER
- Model: LS-4
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS G45EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G45EU) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: DG Aviation GmbH
- Registered aircraft: 36
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/rolladen-schneider-ls-4

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.

- [AD 2001-10-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-10-08): Airbrake Levers and Bearings · Rolladen-Schneider Flugzeugbau LS-3, LS 4 and LS6-c. Effective Jul 13, 2001
- [AD 2001-01-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-01-11): Airbrake Locking Bracket · Rolladen-Schneider Flugzeugbau LS 4 and LS 4a. Effective Mar 9, 2001
- [AD 98-22-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-22-14): Forward Elevator Mounting Brackets · Rolladen-Schneider Flugzeugbau LS 3-A, LS 4 and LS 4a. Effective Dec 14, 1998
- [AD 85-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-03-02): Air Brake · Rolladen-Schneider Flugzeugbau LS 4 and LS 4a. Effective Feb 25, 1985

## Registered aircraft (36)

- [N101FH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101FH): [Badzelewicz-Hartl Irena](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BADZELEWICZ-HARTL%20IRENA), [Scotch Plains, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Scotch%20Plains), built 1981, S/N 4083
- [N120RS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120RS): [Ramsden Graham P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAMSDEN%20GRAHAM%20P), [Omaha, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Omaha), built 1981, S/N 4092
- [N13HH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13HH): [James L Wallis](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAMES%20L%20WALLIS), [Davis, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Davis), built 1983, S/N 4204
- [N144LS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N144LS): [Culp John M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CULP%20JOHN%20M), [Asheville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Asheville), built 1985, S/N 4481
- [N23NH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23NH): [Pinney Charles W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PINNEY%20CHARLES%20W), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), built 1982, S/N 4205
- [N241UK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N241UK): [Hingst Douglas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HINGST%20DOUGLAS%20J), [Rcho Sta Marg, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rcho%20Sta%20Marg), built 1982, S/N 4199
- [N2YA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2YA): [Smith Daryl N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20DARYL%20N), [Coventry, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Coventry), built 1981, S/N 4093
- [N30HH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30HH): [Hayter Jr Henry W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAYTER%20JR%20HENRY%20W), [Burlington, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Burlington), S/N 4026
- [N30RD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30RD): [Mid-Atlantic Soaring Assoc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID-ATLANTIC%20SOARING%20ASSOC), [Frederick, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Frederick), built 1982, S/N 4209
- [N3252Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3252Z): [Shugg Gregory G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHUGG%20GREGORY%20G), [Flagler Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Flagler%20Beach), S/N 4206
- [N370JS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N370JS): [Juliet Sierra LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JULIET%20SIERRA%20LLC), [Falls Church, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Falls%20Church), built 1984, S/N 4370
- [N402K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N402K): [Blace Mark P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACE%20MARK%20P), [Spring Gap, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Spring%20Gap), built 1981, S/N 4009
- [N40WC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40WC): [Grinder Michael C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRINDER%20MICHAEL%20C), [Fairfield, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Fairfield), built 1981, S/N 4096
- [N41XX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41XX): [Welborn Matthew T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELBORN%20MATTHEW%20T), [Pfafftown, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Pfafftown), built 1980, S/N 4007
- [N4204C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4204C): [Usher John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USHER%20JOHN%20R), [Alcoa, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Alcoa), built 1981, S/N 4088
- [N427J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N427J): [Davenport Kira L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVENPORT%20KIRA%20L), [Malta, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Malta), S/N 4095
- [N42NS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42NS): [Wright Robert L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WRIGHT%20ROBERT%20L), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1981, S/N 4082
- [N440BH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N440BH): [Pundole Faraidoon N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PUNDOLE%20FARAIDOON%20N), [Sugar Land, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Sugar%20Land), S/N 4098
- [N44SL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44SL): [Armor John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARMOR%20JOHN%20A), [Villa Hills, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Villa%20Hills), built 1981, S/N 4197
- [N45TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45TH): [Lane Christopher W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANE%20CHRISTOPHER%20W), [Conroe, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Conroe), built 1981, S/N 4085
- [N465CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N465CB): [Tampa Bay Soaring Society Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAMPA%20BAY%20SOARING%20SOCIETY%20INC), [Zephyrhills, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Zephyrhills), built 1983, S/N 4339
- [N49EH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49EH): [Poling David R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POLING%20DAVID%20R), [West Chester, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/West%20Chester), S/N 4005
- [N52AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52AB): [Mead Colin E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEAD%20COLIN%20E), [Jacksonville Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jacksonville%20Beach), built 1980, S/N 4006
- [N54LS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54LS): [Shugg Mark D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHUGG%20MARK%20D), [Merritt Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Merritt%20Island), built 1980, S/N 4075
- [N565N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N565N): [Mckerlie Charles](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCKERLIE%20CHARLES), [San Diego, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Diego), built 1985, S/N 4503
- [N60LS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60LS): [Bravo Charlie Soaring LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRAVO%20CHARLIE%20SOARING%20LLC), [Port Matilda, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Port%20Matilda), built 1983, S/N 4192
- [N64LS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64LS): [Seifried Paul E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEIFRIED%20PAUL%20E), [Branchville, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Branchville), built 1983, S/N 4299
- [N65LS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65LS): [Pruitt Paul N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRUITT%20PAUL%20N), [Santa Barbara, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Barbara), built 1983, S/N 4353
- [N65RB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65RB): [Grandbear Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRANDBEAR%20AIR%20LLC), [Morgan, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Morgan), built 1982, S/N 4208
- [N74KH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N74KH): [Hoover Wayne C Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOOVER%20WAYNE%20C%20JR), [Lawrenceville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Lawrenceville), built 1985, S/N 4511
- [N787CW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N787CW): [Welsh Christopher R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELSH%20CHRISTOPHER%20R), [Cresson, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Cresson), S/N 4090
- [N814LS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N814LS): [Thornton Todd A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THORNTON%20TODD%20A), [Laguna Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Laguna%20Beach), S/N 4084
- [N86NT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N86NT): [Baxter David J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAXTER%20DAVID%20J), [Newport, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Newport), built 2000, S/N 41039
- [N97SL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N97SL): [Natkiel Paul](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NATKIEL%20PAUL), [Hanover, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Hanover), built 1982, S/N 4335
- [N986JF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N986JF): [Windley Lance E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINDLEY%20LANCE%20E), [Jacksonville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jacksonville), built 1984, S/N 4437
- [N987RB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N987RB): [Von Drashek Bruce P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VON%20DRASHEK%20BRUCE%20P), [Prior Lake, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Prior%20Lake), built 1982, S/N 4196

## NTSB investigations (9)

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 ERA10CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA176), Mar 15, 2010: Rolladen-Schneider LS-4 (N465CB), Jasper, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate in-flight planning by the glider pilot to intentionally cross a ridge at low altitude, resulting in the in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW94LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA151), May 8, 1994: Rolladen-Schneider LS-4 (N4MN), Elbert, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT ON THE PART OF BOTH PILOTS. A FACTOR WAS POOR AIRPORT OPERATIONS.
- [NTSB SEA93LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA095), Apr 10, 1993: Rolladen-Schneider LS4A (N7DZ), Wenatchee, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: MISJUDGED WEATHER EVALUATION. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH WINDS ENCOUNTERED ON APPROACH.
- [NTSB ATL88LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA149), Apr 22, 1988: Rolladen-Schneider LS-4 (N45BD), Chester, SC, destroyed
- [NTSB DEN85FQG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FQG01), Jul 7, 1985: Rolladen-Schneider LS-4 (N4203Y), Tatum, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC84LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA259), Jun 20, 1984: Rolladen-Schneider LS-4 (N13HH), Sugarbush, VT, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL83LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA223), Jun 8, 1983: Rolladen-Schneider LS-4A (N60LS), Ashburn, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX83LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA190), Apr 10, 1983: Rolladen-Schneider LS-4 (N3025R), La Jolla, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW81FQG42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQG42), Jul 13, 1981: Schneider LS-4 (N52AB), Hobbs, NM, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (12)

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 20100315029529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100315029529A), Mar 15, 2010: Rolladen-Sc LS-4 (N465CB), Jasper, TN, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted] Of N465CB, LS-4 glider took off from Marion county airport, TN on 3/15/2010. Glider was aloft for short time after release from tow…
- [Incident 20000808028699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000808028699I), Aug 8, 2000: Rolsch LS4 (N45TH), Minden, NV, Minor damage. (-23)N45TH sustained minor damage after the landing gear collapsed on rollout on runway 30 at the miden-tahoe airport. No injuries to the sole occupant. The…
- [Incident 19950404011399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950404011399I), Apr 4, 1995: Rolsch LS4 (N45TH), Minden, NV, Minor damage. Narrative: while landing N45TH (rosch-LS-4) glider on runway 30 at Douglas County Airport, Minden, NV, Mr. Jarding lost control in a wind gust, departed the…
- [Incident 19940704028229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940704028229I), Jul 4, 1994: Rolsch LS4 (N39DW), Wells, NV, Minor damage. During cross country soaring competition. Unable to make first stop. Diverted to lwl. Landed short.
- [Accident 19940508010329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940508010329A), May 8, 1994: Rolsch LS4 (N4MN), Elbert, CO, Substantial damage. Landing saw towplane off right side banked avoid collision. Wing hit. Glider cartwheeled. Aircraft on tow runway.
- [Accident 19930410014089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930410014089A), Apr 10, 1993: Rolsch LS4 (N7DZ), Wenatchee, WA, Substantial damage. Stayed in thermal area too long. Surface headwinds picked up. Unable to make runway. Struck large rock in a field.
- [Accident 19880422010132A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880422010132A), Apr 22, 1988: Rolsch LS4 (N45BD), Chester, SC, Destroyed. Collided with another glider, N295SZ, while both circling in a thermal. Lost part of wing on impact and bailed out.
- [Accident 19850707030139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850707030139A), Jul 7, 1985: Rolsch LS4 (N4203Y), Tatum, NM, Substantial damage. Stalled glider while avoiding fence post and landed hard. Unable to make airport after running out of lift.
- [Accident 19840620040309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840620040309A), Jun 20, 1984: Rolsch LS4 (N13HH), Sugarbush, VT, Substantial damage. Loss of lift during crosscountry flight. Landed in field. Wing struck hay pile, groundlooped, tail skid hit ground.
- [Accident 19830608024619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830608024619A), Jun 8, 1983: Rolsch LS4 (N60LS), Ashburn, GA, Substantial damage. Ran out of lift on glider cross country meet. Landed in a cut over wheat field. A wing hit a clump of uncut wheat.
- [Accident 19830410011869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830410011869A), Apr 10, 1983: Rolsch LS4 (N3025R), La Jolla, CA, Destroyed. Stalled glider on winch launch with unfamiliar CG hook. Glider spun into ground. Failed to maintain down elevator.
- [Accident 19810713040709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810713040709A), Jul 13, 1981: Rolsch LS4 (N52AB), Hobbs, NM, Substantial damage. Glider pilot allowed aircraft to hit wires during off-airport landing.

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