# Schleicher KA 7

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3801554
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHLEICHER
- Model: KA 7
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 60 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-ka-7

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)

- [N4280C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4280C): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1964, S/N 7155
- [N6154Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6154Y): [Steenblik Jan W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEENBLIK%20JAN%20W), [Bloomington, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Bloomington), built 1961, S/N 398
- [N779A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N779A): [Clayton Harry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLAYTON%20HARRY%20L), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), S/N 7151

## 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 FTW78FPM15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPM15), Jun 11, 1978: Schleicher K7 (N4692T), Haskell, OK, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70AL070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70AL070), May 3, 1970: Schleicher K7 (N7341), Tehachapi, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MKC69F0454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69F0454), May 24, 1969: Schleicher KA7 (N4692T), Scottsbluff, NE, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66D0137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66D0137), Jul 31, 1965: Schleicher KA7 (N4280C), Jefferson, OH, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 19780611011399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780611011399A), Jun 11, 1978: Schler RHONLERCHE (N4692T), Haskell, OK, Substantial damage. Dive brakes extended drg tow tkof.

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