Slingsby T59D KESTREL 19
6 Slingsby T59D KESTREL 19 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1972–1975.
- Registered today
- 6
- Years built
- 1972–1975
- Seats
- 2
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Slingsby T59D KESTREL 19 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
- 2
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Slingsby T59D KESTREL 19 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Slingsby T59D KESTREL 19 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jul 7, 1991Destroyed · serious injuries · Hinckley, IL
- May 15, 1988Substantial damage · none injuries · Middletown, CAN74T
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Slingsby T59D KESTREL 19 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1972 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 1 | |
| 1975 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 3 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Slingsby T59D KESTREL 19 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 2 NTSB events since 1982 involve Slingsby T59D KESTREL 19 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
- 90 mph