Aircraft Description
N814CU is a Schempp-hirth DISCUS CS, a none aircraft registered to Vittoni Fernando M in Stony Point, NY. The registration certificate was issued on July 6, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. The aircraft is configured with 1 seat. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB187D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N814CU was last updated on July 6, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Schempp-Hirth Discus-2T is a high-performance Standard Class sailplane that revolutionized competitive soaring by combining championship-winning aerodynamics with self-launching capability. First flown in 1997, it is a single-seat, all-composite monoplane powered by a 15.3 kW SOLO 2350 sustainer engine housed within the fuselage. With a 15-meter wingspan and maximum takeoff weight of 525 kg, the aircraft features an aspect ratio of 22.2 and can carry 200 kg of water ballast. Manufactured by Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH in Germany since the early 2000s. AviatorDB tracks 435 Schempp-hirth aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is DISC.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N814CU. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2001 | NYC01FA071 | Substantial | Fatal | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin while on base leg. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC