# Rolladen Schneider LS-7WL

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05621L6
- Manufacturer (registry): ROLLADEN SCHNEIDER
- Model: LS-7WL
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/rolladen-schneider-ls-7wl

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 (1)

- [N78AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N78AW): [Hadley Karl D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HADLEY%20KARL%20D), [Poulsbo, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Poulsbo), built 1989, S/N 7059

## 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 WPR25LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA177), Jun 11, 2025: Rolladen Schneider LS-7WL (N78AW), Tonasket, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.

## 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 20250611007669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250611007669A), Jun 11, 2025: Rolladen Schneider LS-7WL (N78AW), Tonasket, WA, Substantial damage. Glider lost lift.

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