Dg Flugzeugbau Gmbh DG-800B

Aircraft Manufacturer: Dg Flugzeugbau Gmbh

Model: DG-800B

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Dg Flugzeugbau Gmbh
Manufacturer Serial Number 3805015
Model DG-800B
Category Land
Aircraft Type Glider
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type Reciprocating
Number of Engines 1 engine
Number of Seats 1 seat
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Safety Analysis

Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.

100%
Identity Confirmed

Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).


1 exact, 0 recovered, 0 provisional

Methodology
1
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


No fatalities recorded.

24
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


372

Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).


Time series

Accidents by year

Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →

2016 – 2016 Total 1
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 1 observed): 2016 1. 1 2 3 4 0 1 '16
Composition

Phase of flight

Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.

1 category Total 1
Approach 1
Causes

Finding category

Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.

NTSB top-level codes Total 4
Aircraft 2
Personnel issues 2
Outcomes

Injury severity

NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.

Highest per accident Total 1
None 1

Recorded Accidents

The one recorded NTSB general-aviation accident for this model.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Clements, CA N800YG Substantial None Enroute Personnel issues, Aircraft

Airworthiness Directives

Composition of FAA airworthiness directives (ADs) that apply to this model, as of September 10, 2026. ADs are mandatory FAA-issued corrective actions for safety-of-flight issues. Pilots, owners, and operators should always verify against the current FAA AD listing before any maintenance or flight action. Methodology →

3 active · 3 total airworthiness directives issued against this model · most recent:


Time series

Directives by year

Count of airworthiness directives issued against this model per calendar year (publication date in the Federal Register). Includes both active and superseded directives. An active AD still applies; a superseded one was replaced by a later AD.

2005 – 2017 Total 3
Airworthiness directives by year Airworthiness directives by year (total 3 observed): 2005 1, 2009 1, 2017 1. 1 2 3 4 0 1 '05 1 '09 1 '17

Recent directives

The most recent airworthiness directives applicable to this model, by effective date. A Superseded badge means a later AD has replaced this one; we still list the original so it isn't lost from the page.

AD number Effective date Subject Status
2017-13-06 Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders Active
2009-24-16 Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500MB, DG-808C and DG-800B Gliders Active
2005-26-11 Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-800B and DG-500MB Sailplanes Active
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