# Slingsby DART T.51

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8320602
- Manufacturer (registry): SLINGSBY
- Model: DART T.51
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 60 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS G5EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G5EU) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Slingsby Sailplanes Ltd.
- Registered aircraft: 5
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/slingsby-dart-t-51

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 2013-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-09-09): Wing · Slingsby Sailplanes Dart T.51, Dart T.51/17 and Dart T.51/17R. Effective Jun 20, 2013

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 98-22-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-22-15) (historical): Spar Assembly and Adjoining Structure · Slingsby Dart T.51, Dart T.51/17 and Dart T.51/17R. Effective Dec 14, 1998

## Registered aircraft (5)

- [N1117D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1117D): [Glider Guys](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLIDER%20GUYS), [Rexburg, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Rexburg), built 1966, S/N 1489
- [N1271](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1271): [Brokenstraw Flyers](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROKENSTRAW%20FLYERS), [Pittsfield, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Pittsfield), built 1966, S/N 1513
- [N179E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N179E): [Hoke Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOKE%20MICHAEL%20J), [Highlands Ranch, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Highlands%20Ranch), built 1965, S/N 1471
- [N531F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N531F): [Hillenbrand Carl J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILLENBRAND%20CARL%20J), [Utica, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Utica), built 1966, S/N 1479
- [N531G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N531G): [Brokenstraw Flyers](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROKENSTRAW%20FLYERS), [Pittsfield, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Pittsfield), built 1966, S/N 1507

## 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 FTW95LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA299), Jul 15, 1995: Slingsby T-51 (N88966), Odessa, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED REQUIRED FOR FLIGHT, RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN AT LOW ALTITUDE. A FACTOR WAS THE WINDSHEAR.
- [NTSB ATL88LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA120), Mar 20, 1988: Slingsby Dart T-51 (N209K), Whitwell, TN, destroyed
- [NTSB OAK76AP042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76AP042), Feb 7, 1976: Slingsby T51 (N6569C), Milpitas, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal

## 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 19950715024599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950715024599A), Jul 15, 1995: Slnsby T51 (N88966), Odessa, TX, Substantial damage. Stalled. Entered spin on approach. Recovered. Wing hit a fence. Glider cartwheeled. Wings and tail separated.
- [Accident 19880320044919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880320044919A), Mar 20, 1988: Slnsby T51 (N209K), Whitwell, TN, Destroyed. Glider rolled on its back after tow release. Began a dive and breakup. Pilot bailed out. Severe windshear factor.
- [Accident 19760207002179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760207002179A), Feb 7, 1976: Slnsby T51 (N6569C), Milpitas, CA, Destroyed. Single wheel sailplane.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (1)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SG03715NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG03715NY): Iunstallation and maintenance of Oratex 6000 Covering and Coating System. Lanitz-Prena Folien Factory GmbH

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