Glaser-Dirks DG-400
25 on the U.S. register across 2 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1982 to 1990; half of them date from 1985 or earlier. Washington has the most (3). 16% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the DG-400 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Glider · Gliders
- Power
- Two-cycle piston, 1 engine
- Common engines
- Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (5), Bombardier Rotax (All) (4), None None (3)
- Seats
- 1
- Maker on the register
- Glaser-Dirks
- Registered
- earliest certificate March 21, 1986; newest July 28, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| DG-400 | 22 | 1982 to 1990 | 88.0% |
| DG-400M/17 | 3 | 1986 | 12.0% |
When they were built by decade · 14 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Slack Jonathan D
Accident history NTSB records · 6 cases since 1982, 3 fatal
The 6 most recent of 6 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Glaser-Dirks DG-400 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
25 as of October 2, 2026, counting 2 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Glaser-Dirks DG-400s?
Washington, with 3.
Who owns the Glaser-Dirks DG-400?
16% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 3 DG-400M/17 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N9966C | Glaser-Dirks DG-400M/17 |
Bcw Aviation LLC Sigourney, Iowa |
Standard | 2022-10-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N40Z | Glaser-Dirks DG-400M/17 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Experimental | 2021-02-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N488DR | Glaser-Dirks DG-400M/17 |
Individual owner Nevada |
None on file | 2007-02-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |