# Slingsby T-53B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8321508
- Manufacturer (registry): SLINGSBY
- Model: T-53B
- 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: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/slingsby-t-53b

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 (2)

- [N1663](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1663): [Evans Brian E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVANS%20BRIAN%20E), [Cleveland, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Cleveland), built 1968, S/N 1653
- [N253X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N253X): [Davidson Donna J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIDSON%20DONNA%20J), [Aguila, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Aguila), S/N 1601

## 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 OAK74FXQ30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FXQ30), Apr 6, 1974: Slingsby T53B (N11CC), Minden, NV, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71DFD40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71DFD40), Mar 27, 1971: Slingsby T-53 (N1663), Norfolk, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71DUG46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUG46), Feb 14, 1971: Slingsby T-53 (N1578), Elsinore, CA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 19740406009379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740406009379A), Apr 6, 1974: Slnsby T53B (N11CC), NV, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19740306005919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740306005919A), Mar 6, 1974: Slnsby T53B (N11CC), Minden, NV, Substantial damage. Lost lift & tried to make fld.

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