Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A
11 on the U.S. register. Built from 1985 to 1992; half of them date from 1986 or earlier. Texas has the most (2). 0% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the DISCUS A from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Glider · Gliders
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (9), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (2)
- Seats
- 1
- Maker on the register
- Schempp-Hirth
- Registered
- earliest certificate August 29, 2008; newest June 30, 2025
Where they are owner's state
Texas2California2Washington1Pennsylvania1New York1Nevada1Georgia1Florida1Colorado1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual9 (82%)Co-owned2 (18%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISCUS A | 11 | 1985 to 1992 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 5 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid11 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Experimental8 (73%)Standard3 (27%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
No data
Accident history NTSB records · 3 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
1999-11-28NYC00LA042 · DISCUS A N117TB · accident near Palmerton, PA · serious injuries
1998-07-13LAX98LA234 · DISCUS A N95KM · accident near Bridgeport, CA · no injuries
1988-07-12SEA88LA128 · DISCUS A N130JB · accident near Minden, NV · no injuries
The 3 most recent of 3 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 Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
11 as of October 2, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Schempp-Hirth DISCUS As?
Texas, with 2.
Who owns the Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A?
0% 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 · 11 DISCUS A (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N67WS | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2025-06-30 | Valid |
| N117TB | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A |
Co-owned owner Pennsylvania |
Experimental | 2023-05-02 | Valid |
| N130JB | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A |
Co-owned owner Georgia |
Experimental | 2022-12-01 | Valid |
| N27SG | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2022-10-18 | Valid |
| N33DX | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2021-11-19 | Valid |
| N505KA | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2019-09-12 | Valid |
| N18MG | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A |
Individual owner Nevada |
Experimental | 2015-12-07 | Valid |
| N6XD | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2015-07-10 | Valid |
| N224DW | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A |
Individual owner Colorado |
Experimental | 2012-08-14 | Valid |
| N578JV | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2010-01-19 | Valid |
| N107JW | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS A |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2008-08-29 | Valid |