Dg Flugzeugbau Gmbh DG 1000S — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
There are 32 Dg Flugzeugbau Gmbh DG 1000S airframes on record (built 2002–2012), 28 currently registered. 3 have one or more NTSB accident records (3 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 18, 2026.
Recent Dg Flugzeugbau Gmbh DG 1000S accidents
The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to overfly a suitable landing site which resulted in an off-field landing in a lake.
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to maneuver the glider where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, resulting in an off airport landing.
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and control after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.