# Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 38019VP - Manufacturer (registry): SCHEMPP-HIRTH - Model: DISCUS A - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS G53EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G53EU) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH - Registered aircraft: 11 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-discus-a 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 97-08-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-08-02-R1): Load Test of Elevator Control System · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Discus a, Discus b, Mini-Nimbus B and 1 more. Effective Apr 17, 1998 - [AD 97-08-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-08-06-R1): Quick Connectors · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13, AS 12, ASK 21 and 39 more. Effective Aug 1, 1997 ## Registered aircraft (11) - [N107JW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107JW): [Player Jennifer L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLAYER%20JENNIFER%20L), [Stevenson, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Stevenson), S/N 428 - [N117TB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N117TB): [Saunders Christopher D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAUNDERS%20CHRISTOPHER%20D), [Lehighton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Lehighton), S/N 17 - [N130JB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130JB): [Benson Arthur V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENSON%20ARTHUR%20V), [Brunswick, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Brunswick), built 1986, S/N 74 - [N18MG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18MG): [Thomas Nicholas J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMAS%20NICHOLAS%20J), [Incline Village, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Incline%20Village), built 1985, S/N 4 - [N224DW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N224DW): [Reid Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REID%20MICHAEL), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), S/N 62 - [N27SG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27SG): [Mcmaster Justin Thomas Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCMASTER%20JUSTIN%20THOMAS%20JR), [Horseheads, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Horseheads), built 1992, S/N 419 - [N33DX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33DX): [Bostik Josef J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOSTIK%20JOSEF%20J), [Green Cove Springs, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Green%20Cove%20Springs), built 1985, S/N 33 - [N505KA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N505KA): [Fairbairn Jacob Andrew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAIRBAIRN%20JACOB%20ANDREW), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), S/N 50 - [N578JV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N578JV): [Maag Andrew J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAAG%20ANDREW%20J), [Austin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Austin), built 1988, S/N 233 - [N67WS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N67WS): [Hopke Kurt Ervin](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOPKE%20KURT%20ERVIN), [Escondido, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Escondido), S/N 8 - [N6XD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6XD): [Butler Julie L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUTLER%20JULIE%20L), [Los Osos, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Los%20Osos), built 1987, S/N 202 ## NTSB investigations (3) 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 NYC00LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA042), Nov 28, 1999: Schempp-Hirth Discus A (N117TB), Palmerton, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to delay his landing. A factor related to the accident was the loss of thermal lift. - [NTSB LAX98LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA234), Jul 13, 1998: Schempp-Hirth Discus A (N95KM), Bridgeport, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the trees while maneuvering to locate a thermal lift. - [NTSB SEA88LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA128), Jul 12, 1988: Schempp-Hirth Discus A (N130JB), Minden, NV, minor damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (4) 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 19991128032059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991128032059A), Nov 28, 1999: Schemp DISCUSA (N117TB), Palmerton, PA, Substantial damage. (.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… - [Accident 19980713035559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980713035559A), Jul 13, 1998: Schemp DISCUSA (N95KM), Bridgeport, CA, Destroyed. (.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… - [Incident 19900901037689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900901037689I), Sep 1, 1990: Schemp DISCUSA (N171JW), Dansville, NY, Minor damage. While landing at airport, aircraft collided with a spectator. Spectator received minor injuries. - [Accident 19880712031881A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880712031881A), Jul 12, 1988: Schemp DISCUSA (N130JB), Minden, NV, Minor damage. Collided in a thermal with N554T at a glider meet. Was able to land safely. Other glider pilot had to bail out. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.