Flight Tracker
N117TB
SCHEMPP-HIRTH DISCUS A
Glider · None · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SAUNDERS CHRISTOPHER D
Registrant Type
Co-Owned
Location
LEHIGHTON, PA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 2, 2023
Airworthiness Date
May 21, 1986
Expires
May 31, 2030
Approved Operations
Exhibition, Racing

Airframe

Manufacturer
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Model
DISCUS A
Year
-
Serial Number
17
Seats
1
Engines
-
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Type
None
Power
-

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A047DF
Mode S Code (Octal)
50043737

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Nov 28, 1999 Accident Substantial PALMERTON, PA
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's improper decision to delay his landing. A factor related to the accident was the loss of thermal lift.

NTSB NYC00LA042