Rolladen-Schneider LS8-18
21 Rolladen-Schneider LS8-18 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1998–2002. Most are registered in CA, MA and CO.
- Registered today
- 21
- Years built
- 1998–2002
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Rolladen-Schneider LS8-18 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 Rolladen-Schneider LS8-18
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 3
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 3
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Rolladen-Schneider LS8-18 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Rolladen-Schneider LS8-18 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Mar 21, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Pine Grove, PA
- Apr 23, 2009Substantial damage · serious injuries · Fairfield, PAN818FM
- Jul 6, 2002Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Incline Village, NV
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Rolladen-Schneider LS8-18 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1998 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3 | |
| 2000 | 7 | |
| 2001 | 5 | |
| 2002 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 4 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Rolladen-Schneider LS8-18 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 3 NTSB events since 1982 involve Rolladen-Schneider LS8-18 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
LS8-18 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N122MD | 1999 | Casper, WY | Mar 8, 2024 |
| N188RF | — | Easton, PA | Nov 15, 2025 |
| N193BL | 2000 | Wilmington, DE | Feb 9, 2001 |
| N248V | 1999 | Lowell, MA | Dec 31, 2022 |
| N426RE | 2001 | Houston, TX | Sep 18, 2019 |
| N42DJ | 2001 | Bonsall, CA | Sep 27, 2023 |
| N520RS | 1998 | Santa Monica, CA | Feb 21, 2023 |
| N623M | — | Carson City, NV | Jul 10, 2003 |
| N627RB | 2000 | Lititz, PA | Mar 28, 2000 |
| N8186S | 2000 | Fort Collins, CO | Mar 12, 2013 |
| N818AM | 2002 | Clermont, FL | Apr 28, 2006 |
| N818GA | 2000 | Fair Oaks, CA | Jul 18, 2000 |
| N818JK | 2000 | Nahant, MA | Nov 27, 2013 |
| N818JT | — | Germantown, TN | Sep 13, 2026 |
| N818RS | 2000 | Cambridge, MA | Oct 9, 2025 |
| N818XC | — | La Grange, IL | Dec 9, 2025 |
| N833GH | 2001 | Stanwood, WA | Jul 3, 2001 |
| N8396 | 2001 | Baltimore, MD | Sep 5, 2001 |
| N850RK | 2001 | Palatine, IL | Jan 2, 2025 |
| N92LS | 1999 | Lakewood, CO | Nov 5, 2019 |
| N998EM | 2000 | Miami, FL | Oct 31, 2014 |