N57LK — 2002 Schempp-hirth VENTUS 2A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Oct 29, 2026
N57LK appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Oct 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 137
- Manufacturer
- Schempp-hirth
- Model
- VENTUS 2A
- Year
- 2002
- Category
- Glider
- Engine
- None None
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Sky Sailing Inc — Warner Springs, CA
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to properly secure the glider’s canopy before flight, which resulted in it opening in flight and the pilot's inability to maintain an appropriate final approach path and altitude, which resulted in impact with a shipping container.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2002 Schempp-hirth VENTUS 2A).
- Jun 19, 2020registered — Sky Sailing Inc
- Jun 19, 2020registered — Sky Sailing Inc
- Aug 26, 2026deregistered
Frequently asked
- Has N57LK been in an accident?
- Yes. N57LK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
- What kind of aircraft is N57LK?
- N57LK is a 2002 Schempp-hirth VENTUS 2A (glider), serial number 137.
- Who is N57LK registered to?
- N57LK is registered to Sky Sailing Inc of Warner Springs, CA. Registration status: active.
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