# Schleicher K 6 CR

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3801535
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHLEICHER
- Model: K 6 CR
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 60 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-k-6-cr

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 (3)

- [N227PN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N227PN): [Sexton James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEXTON%20JAMES%20R), [Kinards, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Kinards), built 1959, S/N 673
- [N48486](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48486): [Ploog Peter S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLOOG%20PETER%20S), [Imperial Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Imperial%20Beach), built 1959, S/N 643
- [N727JL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N727JL): [Briceno M Alonso J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRICENO%20M%20ALONSO%20J), [Boynton Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boynton%20Beach), built 1968, S/N 6639

## NTSB investigations (4)

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 ATL04LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA178), Sep 12, 2004: Schleicher K6-CR (N23Z), LaGrange, GA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Factors were the pilot's impairment due to marijuana and his unreported mental…
- [NTSB NYC80DFA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DFA04), Sep 9, 1979: Schleicher KA6 (N227PN), Wurtsboro, NY, minor damage
- [NTSB IAD77DKW30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DKW30), Sep 4, 1977: Schleicher KA6CR (N201V), Benton, TN, minor damage
- [NTSB NYC72DHA40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72DHA40), Jun 11, 1972: Schleicher KA-6 (N1510), Kunkletown, PA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 20040912030329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040912030329A), Sep 12, 2004: Schler KA6CR (N23Z), La Grange, GA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) A witness stated that on September 12, 2004, at approximately 1323, PIC was on downwind leg approach to runway 13 lagrange-Callaway Airport. PIC was…
- [Accident 19790909027639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790909027639A), Sep 9, 1979: Schler KA6 (N227PN), Wurtsboro, NY, Substantial damage. On landing, the wing tip caught in tall grass. Glider came to rest on rocks.
- [Accident 19770904033439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770904033439A), Sep 4, 1977: Schler KA6CR (N201V), Benton, TN, Minor damage. Drifted rt,rt wing struck man on tractor 80FT rt of centerline.

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