- Manufacturer (registry)
- ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER
- Model
- LS-6
- Registry code
- 3801260
- Registered
- 17 aircraft
- Type
- Glider
- Engines
- None
- Seats
- 1
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification
- Not type certificated
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 · 19
| 1985 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
No ADs matched this model
Information bulletins that may apply · 2
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WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3801260'))
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Registered aircraft · 17
N128DJDavenport Eric · Malta, NYN149RCPork Rib Air Inc · Wilmington, DEN16HJSaunders Mark L · Gardnerville, NV
See all 17 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
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ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
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NTSB investigations · 8
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 6 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB WPR22LA225Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS-6 · Tahoe Vista, CAThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight and subsequent water ditching.NTSB ERA13CA420Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS 6 · Sussex, NJThe pilot's improper selection of an off-airport landing site, and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees during a crosswind landing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB LAX98LA221Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS-6 · Llano, CAThe failure of the pilot to attach the aileron quick disconnect fitting during assembly of the glider and his inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB FTW98LA262Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS-6A · Green River, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factor's were the unforecasted weather (tail wind) and the inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB LAX95LA196Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS-6 · Montague, CAthe pilot's failure to properly connect the aileron/flaperon quick disconnect fitting during assembly of the glider, and his inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB FTW91LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS-6 · Boerne, TXThe pilot's failure to release at a higher altitude prior to looking for thermal activity and the pilot's poor in-flight planning. Factors were the downdraft and the tall grass encountered during landing.NTSB BFO90DIG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS-6 · Cabins, WVThe pilot failed to detect and remain clear of the power line which crossed the field in which he was attempting to land. Contributing to the accident was the moderate to severe turbulence in the area at the time of the accident.NTSB FTW86LRG31Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS-6 · Uvalde, TXPilot of a Rolladen-Schneider LS-6 glider, N25SG, impacted terrain short of runway at Uvalde, TX airport. Pilot held U.S.-foreign private pilot certification based on german certification and was representing the aircraft manufacturer during glider…
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
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 ('3801260')
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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 ('3801260')
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FAA incident reports · 9
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20220619023059ARolladen-Schneider LS-6 · Tahoe City, CAWhen [privacy data omitted], a glider, experienced loss of lift and was unable to gain enough altitude to clear the mountains separating it from the destination airport, the pilot opted to land in lake Tahoe approximately 50 yards from shore near kings beach,…Incident 20190610006501IRolladen-Schneider LS-6 · Stanton, MNThe tow aircraft and glider depart ksyn airport on rwy 27 headed straight west with a 20 knot headwind. 3 miles west of the airport the two airplanes made a left 180 degree turn and flew a half mile back towards the airport when the glider released at 2.5…Accident 20130913022199ARolladen-Schneider LS-6 · Sussex, NJAircraft departed blairstown airport (1N7), and was ridge soaring for 4 hours. Glider got low on ridge. Pilot decided to leave ridge and head for a known airport which was 8 miles away. 3 miles from airport, pilot was unable to make airport and elected to set…Accident 19980705015849ARolsch LS6 · Llano, CARt aileron or wing was flutter before glider release. After release went into right spriral. Impacted ground. (.4) the glider was towed aloft and witnesses observed the right wing ocillating. After release about 400 to 500 feet AGL, the glider went into a…Accident 19980611013239ARolsch LS6 · Green River, UTReleased tow 600FT circled. No thermals. High sink. Left wing hit ground. Glider cartwheeled. (.4)according to the co-owner of the glider, the pilot was given an auto-tow launch from the runway and he believed that the pilot released at approximately 700 feet…Accident 19950527014439ARolsch LS6 · Montague, CALost control on climbout after tow release. Rolled both ways. Spiral to impact. Neglected to connect right aileron.Accident 19910622026499ARolsch LS6 · Boerne, TXReleased tow low altitude. No thermals. Tried return airport. Unable. Landed off airport in skid due wing in weeds.Accident 19900219002269ARolsch LS6 · Cabins, WVOff airport landing. Struck powerline and crashed. Powerline sliced into canopy.Accident 19860806037719ARolsch LS6 · Uvalde, TXThe glider landed short of the runway due to pilot misjudgment and traffic conflicts.
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3801260')
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Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.