Rolladen-Schneider LS-4
56 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1980 to 2002; half of them date from 1983 or earlier. California has the most (8). 25% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the LS-4 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Glider · Gliders
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (50), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (2)
- Seats
- 1
- Maker on the register
- Rolladen-Schneider
- Registered
- earliest certificate January 8, 1987; newest July 27, 2026
Where they are owner's state
California8Pennsylvania5Florida5Virginia3Texas3Tennessee3New Jersey3Colorado3Utah2New Hampshire2North Carolina2Maryland2
Who owns them registrant type
Individual35 (62%)Corporation8 (14%)Co-owned7 (12%)LLC4 (7%)Partnership2 (4%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 12 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid56 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Experimental35 (62%)Standard18 (32%)None on file3 (5%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Blue Ridge Soaring Society2Wright Robert L1Tampa Bay Soaring Society INC1Rb Associates LLC1Natkiel Paul1Mid-Atlantic Soaring Assoc1Juliet Sierra LLC1Grandbear Air LLC1Eagleville Soaring INC1Csa Foundation INC1Bravo Charlie Soaring LLC1Argentina Trade INC1
Fleet pages: Blue Ridge Soaring Society · Tampa Bay Soaring Society INC · Csa Foundation INC
Accident history NTSB records · 10 cases since 1982, 1 fatal
2010-03-15ERA10CA176 · LS-4 N465CB · accident near Jasper, TN · no injuries
2003-07-13NYC03CA157 · LS-4 N130MD · accident near Ashburnham, MA · minor injuries
1998-07-14FTW98LA326 · LS 4A N41MN · accident near Salina, UT · no injuries
1994-05-08FTW94LA151 · LS-4 N4MN · accident near Elbert, CO · no injuries
1988-04-22ATL88LA149 · LS-4 N45BD · accident near Chester, SC · no injuries
1988-04-22ATL88LA149 · LS-4 N295SZ · accident near Chester, SC · no injuries
1986-04-20LAX86MA186 · LS-4 N50EH · accident near Warner Springs, CA · no injuries
1985-07-07DEN85FQG01 · LS-4 N4203Y · accident near Tatum, NM · serious injuries
The 8 most recent of 10 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 Rolladen-Schneider LS-4 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
56 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Rolladen-Schneider LS-4s?
California, with 8.
Who owns the Rolladen-Schneider LS-4?
25% 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 · 19 LS 4A (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N68RM | Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A |
Eagleville Soaring INC Eagleville, Tennessee |
None on file | 2025-07-28 | Valid |
| N245JD | Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2023-08-02 | Valid |
| N7LR | Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A |
Argentina Trade INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Experimental | 2023-03-01 | Valid |
| N180DB | Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2021-04-06 | Valid |
| N76LS | Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A |
Individual owner Utah |
None on file | 2020-11-02 | Valid |
| N30SZ | Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A |
Csa Foundation INC Wellington, Colorado |
Experimental | 2020-04-27 | Valid |
| N49LS | Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2019-10-31 | Valid |
| N71JW | Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2018-09-17 | Valid |
| N41WK | Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2018-01-24 | Valid |
| N137RB | Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A |
Rb Associates LLC Shelburne, Vermont |
Experimental | 2017-09-29 | Valid |
| N46LK | Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2014-09-05 | Valid |
| N39AW | Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A |
Blue Ridge Soaring Society New Castle, Virginia |
Experimental | 2014-07-28 | Valid |
| N3YA | Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A |
Aero Club Albatross Blairstown, New Jersey |
Experimental | 2013-06-20 | Valid |
| N90RS | Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A |
Blue Ridge Soaring Society New Castle, Virginia |
Standard | 2013-03-14 | Valid |
| N446JN | Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A |
Individual owner Arizona |
None on file | 2012-11-28 | Valid |
| N84HR | Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2011-03-29 | Valid |
| N242RL | Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Experimental | 2009-09-10 | Valid |
| N114SZ | Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2005-07-18 | Valid |
| N39Y | Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2000-09-05 | Valid |