Glasflugel KESTREL
13 Glasflugel KESTREL aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1969–1972. Most are registered in CA, KS and NC.
- Registered today
- 13
- Years built
- 1969–1972
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Glasflugel KESTREL 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 Glasflugel KESTREL
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 1
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Glasflugel KESTREL airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Glasflugel KESTREL aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Mar 5, 2026Substantial damage · minor injuries · Little Switzerland, NCN9919
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Glasflugel KESTREL airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1969 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2 | |
| 1971 | 4 | |
| 1972 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 3 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Glasflugel KESTREL airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Glasflugel KESTREL 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
- Cruising speed
- 60 mph
KESTREL aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1124W | 1969 | Napa, CA | Mar 18, 2014 |
| N11UU | 1971 | Charlotte, NC | May 1, 2023 |
| N12JH | — | Wichita, KS | Mar 28, 2023 |
| N194F | 1969 | San Francisco, CA | Jul 16, 1980 |
| N2306 | 1971 | Ione, CA | Aug 1, 2016 |
| N2540 | 1970 | Yucca Valley, CA | Sep 15, 2026 |
| N2867 | — | Tucson, AZ | Jul 22, 2020 |
| N2898 | 1970 | Menifee, CA | Jan 3, 2008 |
| N401GF | — | Eugene, OR | Mar 1, 2026 |
| N493A | 1971 | Sherwood, OR | Aug 2, 2016 |
| N59LL | 1971 | Wichita, KS | Mar 25, 2003 |
| N832SM | 1972 | Chadds Ford, PA | Jun 24, 2020 |
| N9919 | 1969 | Raleigh, NC | Dec 2, 2024 |