Has N49588 been in an accident?

Yes. N49588 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N49588?

N49588 is a Piper TG-8 (glider), serial number G-102.

N49588 — Piper TG-8

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N49588 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: G-102
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: TG-8
Category: Glider
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

SEA08CA059Jan 13, 2008La Verna, CANo injuries
The pilot's improper preflight planning which resulted in a jammed cyclic control while maneuvering.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Piper TG-8).

Mar 1, 1946deregistered — Lester Caplan

Frequently asked

Has N49588 been in an accident?: Yes. N49588 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N49588?: N49588 is a Piper TG-8 (glider), serial number G-102.

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