Aircraft model · Glider · Glider · registry code 3801538

Manufacturer (registry)
ALEXANDER SCHLEICHER GMBH & CO
Model
ASW 27-18
Registry code
3801538
Registered
28 aircraft
Type
Glider
Engines
None
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated

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Aircraft by year built · 23

2006Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 23 aircraft
20061
20072
20087
20093
20127
20131
20151
20171

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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Registered aircraft · 28

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3801538')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 6

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB ERA26LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAlexander Schleicher ASW 27-18 · Greenwood, SCThe glider pilot’s encounter with a strong sink/loss of lift, which resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.Apr 20, 2026 · N27CU · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA119Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAlexander Schleicher ASW 27-18 · Polk City, FLThe glider pilot’s misjudged altitude, which resulted in an off-airport landing and collision with a fence.Feb 15, 2024 · N429SH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA329Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAlexander Schleicher ASW 27-18 · Sterling, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain the glider’s stability in the roll axis during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a dragged wingtip and ground loop.Jul 15, 2021 · N129MG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA216Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchleicher ASW27 · Ely, NVThe pilot’s loss of glider control while maneuvering near a mountain ridge in downdrafts and dry microbursts at an altitude that precluded recovery.Jul 11, 2020 · N167TM · DestroyedNTSB CEN10LA459Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAlexander Schleicher ASW 27-18 · Batesville, TXBoth glider pilots' inability to see and avoid the other resulting in a mid-air collision.Aug 4, 2010 · N8829A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA136Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportA. Schleicher ASW 27-18 · Peoria, AZThe pilot's misjudged distance and altitude while on final approach to land. A factor contributing to the accident was a downdraft.May 11, 2008 · N8829A · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('3801538')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 6

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Accident 20260420006739AAlexander Schleicher ASW 27-18 · Greenwood, SCThe glider pilot reported that he was participating in a racing competition. He was able to find thermals up to 7,000 ft mean sea level (MSL) and later could not climb higher than 4,500 ft MSL. At that time, the glider was about 20 miles from his intended…Apr 20, 2026 · N27CU · Substantial damageIncident 20240215005449IAlexander Schleicher ASW 27-18 · Polk City, FLPilot advised he encountered weak soaring conditions with his glider and was too low for a safe landing and hit fence on both sides of grass area.Feb 15, 2024 · N429SH · Minor damageAccident 20210715010749AAlexander Schleicher ASW 27-18 · Sterling, MALoss of directional control resulted in a ground loop while under tow during the takeoff roll. Ground loop resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft including; tail boom severed, structural cracks in vertical stabilizer, tear in trailing edge of left…Jul 15, 2021 · N129MG · Substantial damageAccident 20200711012009AAlexander Schleicher ASW 27-18 · Ely, NVEly, NV: N167TM, AS29, Ely crashed under unknown circumstances near the top of "peacock mountain", approx 5 NM east of Ely Airport (39° 17' 51'' N/114° 44' 53'' w). POB: 1, injuries: fatal, damage: destroyed. 07/11/2020 2222Z NTSB no. WPR20LA216. [privacy…Jul 11, 2020 · N167TM · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20100804047871AAlexander S ASW 27-18 · Batesville, TXMidair collision while participating in a glider air race. The right horizontal stabilizer and elevator were severed from the aircraft. Pilot was not injured and made a successful landing in a field. The other aircraft involved crashed resulting in fatal…Aug 4, 2010 · N8829A · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 20080511841909ASchler ASW2718 · Peoria, AZ(-23) Pilot had completed cross country flight from sun valley, AZ (south of bullhead city, AZ) to Pleasant Valley Airport, Peoria, AZ. He states he entered the pattern for runway 23R. He deployed both spoilers and flaps as he turned final, as he felt he was…May 11, 2008 · N8829A · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3801538')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

The same model under other registry codes

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'ASW2718' AND m.code NOT IN ('3801538')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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