Flight Tracker
N57LK
2002 SCHEMPP-HIRTH VENTUS 2A
Glider · None · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SKY SAILING INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
WARNER SPRINGS, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 19, 2020
Airworthiness Date
Dec 3, 2002
Expires
Jun 30, 2027
Approved Operations
Racing, Exhibition

Airframe

Manufacturer
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Model
VENTUS 2A
Year
2002
Serial Number
137
Seats
2
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)
A74D14
Mode S Code (Octal)
51646424

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

Jul 26, 2019 Accident Substantial Wurtsboro, NY
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to properly secure the glider’s canopy before flight, which resulted in it opening in flight and the pilot's inability to maintain an appropriate final approach path and altitude, which resulted in impact with a shipping container.

NTSB GAA19CA469