Schleicher ASK-21
43 Schleicher ASK-21 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1982–2006. Most are registered in CA, AL and NY.
- Registered today
- 43
- Years built
- 1982–2006
- Seats
- 2
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Schleicher ASK-21 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 Schleicher ASK-21
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 16
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 15
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schleicher ASK-21 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schleicher ASK-21 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Aug 8, 2026Substantial damage · none injuries · Tehachapi, CAN361KS
- Oct 6, 2024Substantial damage · minor injuries · Front Royal, VAN341KS
- Oct 6, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · Minden, NVN694KS
- Sep 20, 2014Substantial damage · minor injuries · Wurtsboro, NYN421SL
- Jul 7, 2008Substantial damage · none injuries · Elmira, NYN363KS
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19951 report on Schleicher ASK-21 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- interlock1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1982 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 4 | |
| 1984 | 8 | |
| 1985 | 2 | |
| 1986 | 2 | |
| 1990 | 2 | |
| 1991 | 1 | |
| 1992 | 1 | |
| 1998 | 1 | |
| 1999 | 3 | |
| 2000 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 3 | |
| Unknown | 9 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Schleicher ASK-21 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 16 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schleicher ASK-21 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Schleicher ASK-21 airframes since 1995. 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
ASK-21 aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N110BL | 1985 | New Castle, VA | Jun 3, 2024 |
| N120DW | 2002 | Maricopa, AZ | Jun 26, 2015 |
| N121FL | — | Eagleville, TN | Aug 25, 2011 |
| N121WC | 1990 | Hinckley, IL | Jan 22, 2003 |
| N121WT | 1991 | Ridgecrest, CA | Mar 18, 2025 |
| N128KS | — | Los Alamos, NM | Feb 25, 2021 |
| N129KS | — | Bend, OR | Jan 14, 2004 |
| N179KS | — | Hollister, CA | Sep 7, 2023 |
| N21AF | 1983 | Ypsilanti, MI | Mar 5, 1984 |
| N21HN | — | Pequannock, NJ | Sep 23, 2008 |
| N21QU | — | Mapleton, UT | Sep 11, 2024 |
| N221CC | 2001 | Waynesville, OH | Sep 27, 2001 |
| N221CP | 1998 | Maxwell Afb, AL | Jun 4, 1998 |
| N221JH | — | Hood River, OR | Aug 6, 2020 |
| N221SB | 1999 | Ridgeland, SC | Feb 21, 2026 |
| N2237W | 1982 | Eagleville, TN | Nov 16, 2016 |
| N30BR | 2005 | New Castle, VA | Jan 10, 2006 |
| N314KS | — | Monument, CO | Aug 10, 2020 |
| N315KS | 1986 | New Douglas, IL | Jun 11, 2025 |
| N341KS | 2002 | Front Royal, VA | Aug 28, 2024 |
| N361KS | 1984 | Tehachapi, CA | Sep 27, 2026 |
| N363KS | 1984 | South Burlington, VT | Nov 10, 2025 |
| N374KS | 1983 | Hogansville, GA | May 12, 1995 |
| N421SL | 2006 | Tehachapi, CA | Sep 30, 2026 |
| N474KS | 1983 | Middletown, NY | Nov 9, 2010 |