| Tail Number / N-Number | N853BG |
| Manufacturer | BURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAU |
| Model | G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIB |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5640 CB |
| Aircraft Type | Glider |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | NONE |
| Engine Model | NONE |
| Number of Engines | 0 engines |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | KUEHN MATTHIAS W |
| Street | 2179 PECK RD |
| City | MONROVIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 91016-4766 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1985-11-05 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-06-29 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-04-06 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52731235 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABB29D |