Rolladen-schneider LS8-18 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
There are 34 Rolladen-schneider LS8-18 airframes on record (built 1998–2002), 21 currently registered. 2 have one or more NTSB accident records (2 records total). Data as of Jul 18, 2026.
34
Airframes
21
Registered
1998–2002
Years
2
NTSB records
Recent Rolladen-schneider LS8-18 accidents
The pilot's inability to maintain the glider's descent rate and glide path after encountering a downdraft, resulting in a collision with trees during an off airport landing.
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning on to final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.