N1178S: 1971 Schweizer SGS 2-33B, Leonardtown, MD

Registered owner: Lowry Wilson R
Location: Leonardtown, MD
Owner type: Individual
Serial number: 228
Year built: 1971
Type: Glider
Engine: None
Airworthiness: Standard, utility
Airworthiness date: October 24, 2024
Certificate issued: December 12, 2000
Expires: July 31, 2029
Mode S code: A049B5

Schweizer SGS 2-33BAirframe model · 2 seats · 7 registered Engine modelNONE

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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Information bulletins that may apply

Advisory, not mandatory.

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NTSB investigations · 1

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NTSB BFO94LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorrisville, VTThe pilot's lack of experience in soaring which resulted in inadequate altitude to clear the ridge and subsequent collision with the terrain. A related factor was the high terrain.Nov 7, 1993 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 2

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Accident 19931107042239APractice Training Manuevers · Morrisville, VTStruck trees on ridge attempting mountain soaring. Blamed uncontrollable downdraft.Nov 7, 1993 · Reported as Scwzer SGS233A · Substantial damage Incident 19920517020939IFinal Approach · Salem, NHPilot experienced heavy sink rate on approach. Hit trees short of landing field. Had not flown for 15 years.May 17, 1992 · Reported as Scwzer SGS233A · Minor damage

Service difficulty reports

No reports matched to N1178SGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Schweizer SGS 2-33B aircraft

STCs that may be installed

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