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 apply0 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.
Watch new ADs for the Glaser-Dirks DG-400
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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 19950 reports on Glaser-Dirks DG-400 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1982 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | |
| 1984 | 1 | |
| 1985 | 4 | |
| 1987 | 1 | |
| 1990 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 12 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N113SA | — | Fort Mohave, AZ | May 3, 2021 |
| N12KL | 1990 | Chapmansboro, TN | Oct 4, 2012 |
| N14YC | 1982 | Bonfield, IL | Oct 9, 2008 |
| N1LG | — | Amory, MS | Jan 20, 2015 |
| N305W | 1985 | Asotin, WA | Jun 7, 2023 |
| N318DV | — | Long Island City, NY | Mar 12, 2014 |
| N37Z | — | Edgewood, NM | Sep 14, 2023 |
| N393SB | 1985 | Wilmington, DE | Jun 14, 2019 |
| N400BB | — | Albuquerque, NM | Apr 1, 2021 |
| N400GD | 1984 | Columbia, MD | Mar 21, 1986 |
| N400MM | 1985 | Mississippi State, MS | Mar 6, 2014 |
| N400YE | 1987 | Lakeland, FL | Mar 9, 2025 |
| N406PP | — | Austin, TX | Mar 10, 2026 |
| N45DG | — | Gardnerville, NV | Feb 11, 2022 |
| N499E | — | Liberal, KS | Jun 25, 1996 |
| N579JC | — | Rochester, NH | Dec 3, 2024 |
| N57Y | — | Richland, WA | Aug 16, 2023 |
| N59RC | — | Reno, NV | Dec 9, 2024 |
| N70BS | 1985 | Powell, OH | Jul 28, 2026 |
| N8209B | 1990 | Eagle River, AK | Mar 3, 2005 |
| N83DG | 1983 | Salida, CO | Apr 27, 2026 |
| N991P | — | Vancouver, WA | May 6, 2023 |