N484KS - 2015 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau Duo Discus Aircraft Registration
DUOD2015 SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU DUO DISCUS
Aircraft Description
N484KS is a 2015 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau DUO DISCUS, a none aircraft registered to Striedieck Karl in Dover, DE. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 29, 2016. The registration certificate was issued on November 19, 2015. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a None NONE engine, N484KS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5F867 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N484KS was last updated on June 23, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus T is a high-performance two-seat motor glider that brought self-sustaining capability to club training and cross-country soaring operations. First entering production in 1999, it features a retractable Solo 2350D two-stroke engine with a five-blade folding propeller system that deploys electrically from the fuselage. With side-by-side seating for instructor and student, the aircraft builds upon the proven Discus glider design with its triple-trapezoidal wing planform achieving a 42.5:1 glide ratio. Production continued through at least 2007 at Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH's facility in Kirchheim/Teck, Germany. AviatorDB tracks 27 Schempp-hirth Flugzeugbau aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is DUOD.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N484KS. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2016 | GAA17CA063 | Unknown | Serious | The bystander's decision to walk onto the runway, which resulted in him being struck by the glider's left wing. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC