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Schempp-Hirth DISCUS CS

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Aircraft model · Glider · Glider · registry code 38019VS

Manufacturer (registry)
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Model
DISCUS CS
Registry code
38019VS
Registered
36 aircraft
Type
Glider
Engines
None
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
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 · 42

1991Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Airframe · Schempp-Hirth DISCUS CS

SAIB CE-03-59R1Issued Dec 2, 2003
Historical bulletins · 1
SAIB CE-03-59Issued Sep 26, 2003
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Registered aircraft · 36

N118ABMathrani Nirmal K · Potomac, MDBuilt 1992 · S/N 102CSN1201Blair Charles Lee · West Hartford, CTBuilt 2003 · S/N 308CSN120TAHagleitner Gunther · San Jose, CAS/N 246 CS
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NTSB investigations · 5

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 3 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 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA23LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Discus CS · Woodstock, VAImproper repair of a crack by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a subsequent failure of the glider canopy.Oct 8, 2022 · N520RJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18TA192Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSchempp Hirth Discus CS · Goldfield, NVThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric lift conditions that were not sufficient to maintain flight, which necessitated a forced landing on uneven terrain.Jul 11, 2018 · N104TH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA381Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp Hirth Discus CS · Williams, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain after intentionally releasing from the tow plane at a low altitude during the initial climb.Aug 2, 2009 · N7HV · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Discus-CS · Freehold, NYThe pilot's inadvertent activation of the tow release handle at a low altitude following an encounter with turbulence.Jul 1, 2007 · N42CA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Discus CS · Wurtsboro, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin while on base leg.Jan 28, 2001 · N814CU · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 5

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

Accident 20221008016539ASchempp-Hirth Discus CSOn October 8, 2022, at approximately 0945 local time, aircraft [privacy data omitted] a Schempp-Hirth glider was flying at approximately 3700 feet, when suddenly and without warning its canopy separated from the aircraft while enroute from front royal warren…Oct 8, 2022 · N520RJ · Substantial damageAccident 20180710010819ASchempp-Hirth Discus CS · Goldfield, NVOn July 10, 2018, about 1832 pacific daylight time, a Schempp Hirth Discus Cs glider, N104TH, ground looped during a forced off airport landing, following a loss of lift, near Goldfield, Nevada. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries. The glider…Jul 10, 2018 · N104TH · Substantial damageAccident 20090802014629ASchemp Discuscs · Williams, CA(-23) Glider released from tow plane at low altitude. Aircraft made a right turn, caught the right wing and cart wheeled into a rice field adjacent to the willims glider port at 021140 PDT. The sole occupant was transported to chico hospital with injuries.Aug 2, 2009 · N7HV · Substantial damageAccident 20070701010009ASchemp Discuscs · Freehold, NY(-23) PIC stated that launch using runway 30, and climb out were normal until he encountered turbulence and bumped his head on the canopy. PIC notified tow pilot of turbulence by radio and experienced turbulence and bumped head again. The second time he hit…Jul 1, 2007 · N42CA · Substantial damageAccident 20010128001189AN814CU · Wurtsboro, NY(-23) On January 28, 2001 at approx. 1500 EST, N814CU, a schempp-hirth glider, model discus cs was substantially damaged attempting to land at Wurtsboro airport, Wurtsboro, NY. Several witnesses observed the pilot performing a high speed pass over runway 23,…Jan 28, 2001 · N814CU · No damage · 1 fatal
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Orlican A.S. DISCUS CS1 registered aircraftRegistry code 05614K9
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