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Glaser-Dirks DG-400

22 Glaser-Dirks DG-400 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1982–1990. Most are registered in WA, MS and NM.

Registered today
22
Years built
1982–1990
Seats
1
Engines
1 · 2 Cycle

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Glaser-Dirks DG-400 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
7
Destroyed
3
Substantial damage
4
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Glaser-Dirks DG-400 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Glaser-Dirks DG-400 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Jan 16, 2009Destroyed · fatal injuries · Volcano, HIN777WN
  • Apr 2, 2004Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Oso, WAN400WJ
  • May 1, 1999Destroyed · minor injuries · New Milford, CT
  • Jun 14, 1997Substantial damage · none injuries · Weston, OR
  • Nov 14, 1992Substantial damage · none injuries · Calistoga, CAN360GG

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Glaser-Dirks DG-400 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19821
19831
19841
19854
19871
19902
Unknown12

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
WA3
MS2
NM2
NV2
AK1
AZ1
CO1
DE1
FL1
IL1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Glaser-Dirks DG-400 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 7 NTSB events since 1982 involve Glaser-Dirks DG-400 airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Glaser-Dirks DG-400 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Glider
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb

DG-400 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N113SA—Fort Mohave, AZMay 3, 2021
N12KL1990Chapmansboro, TNOct 4, 2012
N14YC1982Bonfield, ILOct 9, 2008
N1LG—Amory, MSJan 20, 2015
N305W1985Asotin, WAJun 7, 2023
N318DV—Long Island City, NYMar 12, 2014
N37Z—Edgewood, NMSep 14, 2023
N393SB1985Wilmington, DEJun 14, 2019
N400BB—Albuquerque, NMApr 1, 2021
N400GD1984Columbia, MDMar 21, 1986
N400MM1985Mississippi State, MSMar 6, 2014
N400YE1987Lakeland, FLMar 9, 2025
N406PP—Austin, TXMar 10, 2026
N45DG—Gardnerville, NVFeb 11, 2022
N499E—Liberal, KSJun 25, 1996
N579JC—Rochester, NHDec 3, 2024
N57Y—Richland, WAAug 16, 2023
N59RC—Reno, NVDec 9, 2024
N70BS1985Powell, OHJul 28, 2026
N8209B1990Eagle River, AKMar 3, 2005
N83DG1983Salida, COApr 27, 2026
N991P—Vancouver, WAMay 6, 2023

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