# Slingsby CAPSTAN TYPE 49B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8321008
- Manufacturer (registry): SLINGSBY
- Model: CAPSTAN TYPE 49B
- 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: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/slingsby-capstan-type-49b

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)

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## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 ERA11FA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA401), Jul 15, 2011: Slingsby Capstan Type 49B (N7475), Hollywood, MD, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The glider pilot’s improper response to the “check spoilers” signal from the tow pilot. Contributing to the accident was the glider pilot’s failure to confirm that the spoilers were closed and locked…
- [NTSB MKC71FCG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FCG20), Aug 13, 1970: Slingsby T-49B (N7475), Desoto, KS, destroyed

## 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 20110715024199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110715024199A), Jul 15, 2011: Slingsby CAPSTAN TYPE 49B (N7475), Hollywood, MD, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Glider initiated a take-off with spoilers deployed in the extended position. Tow aircraft pilot noticed poor climb performance of his aircraft and observed…

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