Aircraft Description
N81KP is a 1997 Schleicher ASW-27, a none aircraft registered to Suter Laurance J in Livermore, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 17, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on October 6, 2017. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a None NONE engine, N81KP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB07F2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N81KP was last updated on March 24, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Schleicher is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 607 Schleicher aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the ASW-27 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N81KP. 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.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2020 | WPR21LA040 | Substantial | Serious | The failure of both pilots of each glider to see an avoid one another while maneuvering, which resulted in a mid-air collision. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC