# WSK Pzl-Krosno KR-03A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1130847 - Manufacturer (registry): WSK PZL-KROSNO - Model: KR-03A - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 10 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/wsk-pzl-krosno-kr-03a 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 (10) - [N289S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N289S): [Illini Glider Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ILLINI%20GLIDER%20CLUB), [Danville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Danville), built 1992, S/N 03-24 - [N305DA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N305DA): [Illini Glider Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ILLINI%20GLIDER%20CLUB%20INC), [Danville, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Danville), S/N 03-05 - [N3097M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3097M): [Cypress Soaring Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CYPRESS%20SOARING%20INC), [Hemet, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Hemet), built 1991, S/N 03-14 - [N3097V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3097V): [Sky Soaring Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20SOARING%20INC), [Hampshire, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Hampshire), built 1991, S/N 03-16 - [N404KP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N404KP): [Barry Aviation Florida Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARRY%20AVIATION%20FLORIDA%20INC), [Edgewater, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Edgewater), built 1998, S/N 04-04KP - [N408KP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N408KP): [Aaviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AAVIATION%20LLC), [Telford, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Telford), built 1997, S/N 0408KP - [N410KP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N410KP): [Barry Airborne Solutions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARRY%20AIRBORNE%20SOLUTIONS%20LLC), [Titusville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Titusville), built 1997, S/N 04-10KP - [N411KP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N411KP): [Barry Aviation Florida Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARRY%20AVIATION%20FLORIDA%20INC), [Edgewater, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Edgewater), built 1998, S/N 04-11KP - [N414KR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N414KR): [Eastern Iowa Gliders Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20IOWA%20GLIDERS%20INC), [Muscatine, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Muscatine), built 1993, S/N 04-14KP - [N569CS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N569CS): [Cypress Soaring Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CYPRESS%20SOARING%20INC), [Hemet, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Hemet), built 1996, S/N 04-06KP ## NTSB investigations (5) 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 IAD99LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA030), Feb 10, 1999: WSK PZL Krosno KR-03A (N210C), Kutztown, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: was the in-flight encounter with thermal sink over unsuitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB NYC99LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA008), Oct 11, 1998: WSK PZL Krosno KR-03A (N408KP), Hilltown, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance which resulted in an in-flight collision which trees. - [NTSB IAD97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA004), Oct 6, 1996: Wsk Pzl Krosno KR-03A (N288S), Kutztown, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the glider pilot's improper decision to takeoff despite the presence of a glider winch cable lying on the runway area, which led to the glider snagging the winch cable during the takeoff roll and a… - [NTSB BFO94LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA087), Jun 3, 1994: WSK PZL Krosno KR-03A (N4194D), Morrisville, VT, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S PREMATURE RELEASE FROM THE TOW PLANE. THE LACK OF LIFT AND THE DOWNDRAFT WERE FACTORS. - [NTSB LAX93LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA228), May 26, 1993: WSK PZL KR-03A (N6644A), Avenal, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE GLIDER'S ENCOUNTER WITH THE DOWNDRAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENTS WERE THE TURBULENCE AND THE POWERLINES. ## FAA accident and incident reports (7) 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. - [Incident 19990725023009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990725023009I), Jul 25, 1999: Trnsqp KR03A (N32118), Morgantown, PA, Minor damage. (-23) While doing pattern work in a glider, another fixed wing powered aircraft failed to clear runway in sufficient time, forcing glider to land to the right… - [Accident 19990210001269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990210001269A), Feb 10, 1999: Trnsqp KR03A (N210C), Kutztown, PA, Substantial damage. Experimental glider crashed 3 miles nw of the arpt under unknown circumstances. On February 10, 1999, at 1415 eastern standard time, a wsk pzl-krosno KR-03A… - [Accident 19981011035129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981011035129A), Oct 11, 1998: Trnsqp KR03A (N408KP), Hilltown, PA, Substantial damage. Aircraft drifted too FAR downwind when returning to airport and landed short and crashed into trees. Aircraft received substantial damage. The pilot was not… - [Incident 19980823036569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980823036569I), Aug 23, 1998: Trnsqp KR03A (N32118), Morgantown, PA, Minor damage. Ryan air cargo acft scrapped the left wing tip on the rwy on landing. (-5) pilot encountered heavy sink on final to glider port. Pilot elected to land short.… - [Accident 19961006031149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961006031149A), Oct 6, 1996: Trnsqp KR03A (N288S), Kutztown, PA, Substantial damage. Glider snagged ground cable on takeoff, gained altitude, attempted to make 180 turn, crashed in a corn field. (.4)the pilot and passenger of the glider were… - [Accident 19940603013849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940603013849A), Jun 3, 1994: Wsk PZLM18 (N4194D), Morrisville, VT, Destroyed. Disconnected from tow too early and encountered downdraft. Struck tree tops. - [Accident 19930526015239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930526015239A), May 26, 1993: Frchld KR31A (N6644A), Avenal, CA, Substantial damage. Unable to return to glider strip due turbulence. Landing in open field struck wires. ## Service difficulty reports (3) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA000719023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000719023), Jul 5, 2000: BRACKET. CRACKED. (CAN) WHILE INSPECTING VERTICAL STABILIZER LEADING EDGE IMPACT ON SKIN, A CRACK WAS IDENTIFIED ON THE LEFT HAND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ATTACH BRACKET. NDT BY EDD - [SDR 96ZZZX3547](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3547), Jun 1, 1996: STOP. BROKEN. EXAMINATION OF THE RUDDER SECTION DISCLOSED THE CASTELLATED NUTS ON THE RUDDER TOP COUNTERWEIGHT WAS STRIKING VERTICAL SKIN ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VERTICAL FIN - [SDR 96ZZZX3550](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3550), Mar 27, 1996: HOLE SEALS. DETACHED. COTTON PATCHES GLUED TO THE FLANGED HOLES TO SEAL THE INSIDE OF THE WING AT THE SPOILER/SPEED BRAKE AREA WERE FALLING OUT. 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