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Rolladen-Schneider OHG LS3-A

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Aircraft model · Glider · Glider · registry code 3801214

Manufacturer (registry)
ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER OHG
Model
LS3-A
Registry code
3801214
Registered
24 aircraft
Type
Glider
Engines
None
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSG37EU
Holder
DG Aviation GmbH

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 · 35

1978Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 2

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

1997In forceSuperseded2026
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Registered aircraft · 24

N111RPDoxey Bryan Doughlas · Irondale, ALBuilt 1979 · S/N 3377N111VHCascade Soaring Society Inc · East Wenatchee, WABuilt 1978 · S/N 3326N153MWCzaban John D · Moriarty, NMBuilt 1978 · S/N 3227
See all 24 registered aircraft
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3801214')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 7

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 2 cases 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 5 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB GAA16CA261Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRolladen-Schneider OHG LS3 · Blairstown, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees on final.May 25, 2016 · N63761 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA608Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRolladen-Schneider OHG LS3-A · Navasota, TXThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for landing area conditions during an off-airport landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a collision with terrain.Sep 3, 2012 · N27UP · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS3A · Enumclaw, WAThe glider pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in the aircraft impacting the dirt embankment on the side of the emergency run-out area. Factors include the pilot's improper decision not to deploy more airbrakes…Jul 9, 2006 · N43MM · Substantial damageNTSB IAD01LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS3-A · Front Royal, VAthe pilot's inadequate altitude/clearance from a tree along his final approach path.Jul 5, 2001 · N113RM · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA264Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS3-A · Sparks, NVThe inability of the pilot to maintain control of the glider as a result of injuries sustained during an inflight encounter with turbulence. Contributing to the accident was turbulent weather condition encountered.Jul 31, 1990 · N34AZ · DestroyedNTSB LAX90LA212Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS-3A · Vacaville, CAThe pilot's inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons.Jun 9, 1990 · N116TD · DestroyedNTSB LAX85FA293Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS3-A · Callahan, CAThe plt was participating in a x-country soaring competition. He released from the tow at 5,000 ft above sea level. About one hour later he imformed his crew by radio that he had covered 80 percent of the first leg and that he was 'doing fine.' The flt did…Jun 24, 1985 · N31JN · Destroyed
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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 ('3801214')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 7

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

Accident 20160525008039ARolladen-Schneider OHG LS3-A · Blairstown, NJPilot departed in glider from Blairstown Airport (1N7), Blairstown, NJ around 1300 local time. Pilot released the tow, crossed over (1N7), and turned north to begin a cross country to wurstboro airport (N82). Unable to find any thermals along the ridgeline,…May 25, 2016 · N63761 · Substantial damageAccident 20060709024219ARolsch LS3A · Puyallup, WA(-23) High on approach. Pilot lowered the nose and did not further extend airbrakes, increasing airspeed and float distance down the runway. Landed halfway down 2100 ft rwy. In his attempt to stop the glider, it drifted off the side of the rwy and hit a…Jul 9, 2006 · N43MM · Substantial damageAccident 20010705017619ARolsch LS3A · Warren Co, VA(-23) Mr. Frederick k. mueller PIC of N113RM and SN3352 attempting a landing on a grass field (non airport) struck the left wing tip of the glider on a pine tree approximately 15 ft. tall. Striking the wing tip caused the nose of the glider to strike the…Jul 5, 2001 · N113RM · No damageAccident 19900731029329ARolsch LS3A · Sparks, NVEncountered severe turbulence on recent injured head and arm. Unable control pitch. Bailed out. Pushpull rod broke.Jul 31, 1990 · N34AZ · DestroyedAccident 19900609019279ARolsch LS3A · Vacaville, CAWhile thermaling stalled and entered a spin until ground impact.Jun 9, 1990 · N116TD · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19850624027849ARolsch LS3A · Callahan, CAImpacted hilly terrain during a sailplane cross country contest when unable to find more lift.Jun 24, 1985 · N31JN · DestroyedIncident 19800726080909IRolsch LS3 · Oriskany, VAGlider struck fence post during off airport landing.Jul 26, 1980 · N116TD · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 1

SDR 2006FA0000428Actuator · crackedNLG RETRACT ACTUATOR WAS RECEIVED WITH THE PISTON ROD CRACKED. 3 CRACKS RUN AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE ROD AT THE THREADED END. CRACKS RUN ABOUT 95 PERCENT AROUND ROD BUT DO NOT CONNECT (RUN IN A SPIRAL) CORROSION FOUND ON INTERIOR THREADS. CORROSION AApr 21, 2006 · N325OP · Rolsch LS3A · Landing Gear Actuator
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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'LS3A'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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