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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 apply

0 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.

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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 1995

0 reports on Glasflugel KESTREL airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19693
19702
19714
19721
Unknown3

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA5
KS2
NC2
OR2
AZ1
PA1

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.
See the registered Glasflugel KESTREL aircraft

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

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N1124W1969Napa, CAMar 18, 2014
N11UU1971Charlotte, NCMay 1, 2023
N12JH—Wichita, KSMar 28, 2023
N194F1969San Francisco, CAJul 16, 1980
N23061971Ione, CAAug 1, 2016
N25401970Yucca Valley, CASep 15, 2026
N2867—Tucson, AZJul 22, 2020
N28981970Menifee, CAJan 3, 2008
N401GF—Eugene, ORMar 1, 2026
N493A1971Sherwood, ORAug 2, 2016
N59LL1971Wichita, KSMar 25, 2003
N832SM1972Chadds Ford, PAJun 24, 2020
N99191969Raleigh, NCDec 2, 2024

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