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N17870

Cancelled 1994

Deregistered aircraft · Schweizer SGS 2-33A

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Cancelled: June 27, 1994
Status when cancelled: Valid registration
Serial number: 240
Type: Glider
Certificate issued: January 7, 1992
Last registry action: January 9, 1992
Mode S code: A13A4B
Owner when cancelled: Triple Cities Soaring Society
Location: Endicott, NY
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelSchweizer SGS 2-33ATCDS G2EA · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 3

Matched to this aircraft by N17870 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB BFO93LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson City, NYImproper planning/decision by the flight crew. Factors related to the accident were: the downdraft on final approach, the terrain conditions (cliff & obstructions) near the approach end of the runway, and the lack of relative experience for each of the pilots.May 21, 1993 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FFJ29Accident · Serious injuriesClosedIthaca, NYSep 15, 1979 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC76DFJ33Accident · Serious injuriesClosedIthaca, NYSep 6, 1976 · No damage

FAA incident reports · 3

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N17870 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19930521015189AForced Landing · Binghamton, NYHigh sink rate on final after tow release. Unable runway. Banked to miss trees. Wing hit ground glider, cartwheeled.May 21, 1993 · Substantial damage Accident 19790915026169AForced/Precautionary Landing · Mecklenburg, NYGlider pilot released tow on takeoff and attempted emergency landing. Crashed intall grass on unsuitable terrain.Sep 15, 1979 · Substantial damage Accident 19760906029479AFinal Approach · Ithaca, NYAcft encountered wind shear turbulence. Wind gusting to 18KTS. No damage to glider.Sep 6, 1976