OpenAirDocs.org

Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A

Open the Markdown

Aircraft model · Glider · Glider · registry code 38019VP

Manufacturer (registry)
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Model
DISCUS A
Registry code
38019VP
Registered
11 aircraft
Type
Glider
Engines
None
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSG53EU
Holder
Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH

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

On this page

Aircraft by year built · 15

1985Registered 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
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
  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 ('38019VP'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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.

Registered aircraft · 11

N107JWPlayer Jennifer L · Stevenson, WAS/N 428N117TBSaunders Christopher D · Lehighton, PAS/N 17N130JBBenson Arthur V · Brunswick, GABuilt 1986 · S/N 74N18MGThomas Nicholas J · Incline Village, NVBuilt 1985 · S/N 4N224DWReid Michael · Denver, COS/N 62N27SGMcmaster Justin Thomas Jr · Horseheads, NYBuilt 1992 · S/N 419N33DXBostik Josef J · Green Cove Springs, FLBuilt 1985 · S/N 33N505KAFairbairn Jacob Andrew · Fort Worth, TXS/N 50N578JVMaag Andrew J · Austin, TXBuilt 1988 · S/N 233N67WSHopke Kurt Ervin · Escondido, CAS/N 8N6XDButler Julie L · Los Osos, CABuilt 1987 · S/N 202
Query 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'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('38019VP')
  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.

NTSB investigations · 3

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

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB NYC00LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Discus A · Palmerton, PAThe pilot's improper decision to delay his landing. A factor related to the accident was the loss of thermal lift.Nov 28, 1999 · N117TB · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Discus A · Bridgeport, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the trees while maneuvering to locate a thermal lift.Jul 13, 1998 · N95KM · DestroyedNTSB SEA88LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Discus A · Minden, NVAcft were ascending in the same thermal during national soaring competition and collided in flight. N554T sustained loss of the horizontal tail in collision, followed by loss of control in flight. The pilot parachuted safely. N130JB sustained minor damage and…Jul 12, 1988 · N130JB · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
Query with SQL
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 ('38019VP')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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.

FAA incident reports · 4

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

Accident 19991128032059ASchemp Discusa · Palmerton, PA(.19) On November 28, 1999, about 1640 eastern standard time, a schempp-hirth discus a glider, N117TB, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Palmerton, Pennsylvania. The certificated private glider pilot was seriously injured. Visual…Nov 28, 1999 · N117TB · Substantial damageAccident 19980713035559ASchemp Discusa · Bridgeport, CA(.23)Experienced loss of lift during a country glider flight. Off airport landing in field. Aircraft received substantial damage. (.19)on July 13, 1998, at 1600 hours pacific daylight time, a Schemp-hirth discus a glider, N95KM, lost lift and impacted terrain…Jul 13, 1998 · N95KM · DestroyedIncident 19900901037689ISchemp Discusa · Dansville, NYWhile landing at airport, aircraft collided with a spectator. Spectator received minor injuries.Sep 1, 1990 · N171JW · Minor damageAccident 19880712031881ASchemp Discusa · Minden, NVCollided in a thermal with N554T at a glider meet. Was able to land safely. Other glider pilot had to bail out.Jul 12, 1988 · N130JB · Minor damage
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('38019VP')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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.

Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.