- Manufacturer (registry)
- PZL-SWIDNIK
- Model
- PW-5
- Registry code
- 9810150
- Registered
- 53 aircraft
- Type
- Glider
- Engines
- None
- Seats
- 1
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification
- Type certificated
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
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Aircraft by year built · 61
| 1995 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
No ADs matched this model
Registered aircraft · 53
N101GMBlack Forest Soaring Society · Elbert, CON103PWN103pw LLC · Cumming, GAN104BDLappin Thomas · Austin, TX
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9810150')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9810150')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 10
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 5 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 5 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB WPR26LA203Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPzl-Swidnik PW-5 · Soap Lake, WAThe pilot’s failure to ensure the proper preflight assembly of the glider's wing attachment system, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing structure during flight.NTSB CEN25LA271Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPZL Swidnik PW-5 · Kerrick, TXThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.NTSB GAA18CA382Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPzl-Swidnik PW 5 · Waller, TXThe glider pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during landing.NTSB WPR14CA219Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPzl-Swidnik PW 5 · Enumclaw, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider during the landing flare which resulted in a stall and hard landing.NTSB WPR10CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPZL-Swidnik PW-5 · Marana, AZThe pilot's inability to find thermal lift. Contributing to the accident was the failure of a computer that provided glide information and vertical speed instrumentation as a result of an improperly routed electrical cable that caused a short in the…NTSB NYC06CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPZL-Swidnik PW-5 · Hardwick, NJA loss of lift which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB IAD05CA081Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPZL Swidnik PW-5 · Bloomingburg, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB LAX03CA277Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPZL PW-5 · Yreka, CAthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain airspeed resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the downdraft.NTSB LAX02LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Swidnik PW-5 · Loch Lomand, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance with trees during final approach. A contributing factor was the windshear and turbulence encountered during the approach.NTSB IAD02LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL PW-5 · New Smithville, PAThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in the loss of thermal lift and collision with trees.
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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 ('9810150')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('9810150')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 11
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20260523008239APzl-Swidnik PW-5 · Ephrata, WAAirman pablo a. aguilar vergara acted as pilot in command (PIC) of aircraft [privacy data omitted] near Ephrata Municipal Airport (keph), Ephrata, Washington, on may 23, 2026, at approximately 1625 PDT. According to the pic's written statement and a follow-up…Accident 20250719010259APzl-Swidnik PW-5 · Waller, TXAircraft was conducting glider operations when the pilot was unable to maintain sufficient altitude to return to the departure airport runway. The pilot communicated with the flying Club, indicating the need for an off-field landing. The selected landing site…Accident 20190610015189APzl-Swidnik PW-5 · Independence, WIGlider attempting flight from syn to bck lost lift and made forced landing in field approximately 1 mile east of Independence airport.Accident 20180623008469APzl-Swidnik PW-5 · Waller, TXThe aircraft struck the trees on the north end of the runway while on approach at 89TA. Pilot was not injured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the left wing due to impact with the trees.Accident 20140530008019APzl-Swidnik PW-5 · Enumclaw, WAWhile on the first flight and landing in a single place glider, the pilot flared higher than normal, stalled, landed hard, and severed the tailboom. The pilot stated that while on a turn from base to final, realized he was too high, and made two 360 degree…Accident 20100425032989APzl-Swidnik PW-5 · Marana, AZOn 04-24-10, N500JN received substantial damage when the pilot conducted an off-site landing 6.6NM northwest of El Tiro Gliderport, AZ (AZ67). The pilot received no injuries. The pilot reported smelling fumes associated with electrical components then a loss…Accident 20060304002649AAmtr PW5GLIDER · Hardwick, NJ(-23) While operating 14 CFR part 91, the pilot was ridge-flying with the glider when he became positioned between two ridge lines. Because of this he lost altitude and crashed on top of the ridge. There were no injuries, but there was substantial damage to…Incident 20051015031739IAmtr PW5GLIDER · Alexandria, IN(-23) On October 15, 2005, at approximately 3:00 pm at the Alexandria, IN (I99) airport, the pilot experienced a hard landing induced by crosswind/gusting conditions and aggravated by low airspeed on the approach for the given weather conditions. As a result,…Accident 20050620010609AAmtr PW5GLIDER · Bloomington, NY(-23) On 06/20/2005, at approximately 1700 EDT a, 2002 pzl-swidnik glider, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near the town of bloomingburg, new york. Pilot was attempting to land at wurtsboro airport and misjudged the distance to the airport.…Accident 20020919028279AAmtr PW5GLIDER · Loch Lomond, CA(-23) Pilot was attempting to land. Pilot misjudged altitude, stalled and spun in. (Information was determined with the help of a pilot examiner who was familiar with the GPS which was on board the aircraft). Pilot was seriously injured, aircraft was…Accident 20020411007159AN908BT · Newsmithville, PA(.19) On April 11, 2002, at 1500 eastern daylight time, a wsk pzl PW-5 glider, N908BT, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near new smithville, Pennsylvania. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions…
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9810150')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('9810150')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.
The same model under other registry codes
Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
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 = 'PW5' AND m.code NOT IN ('9810150')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
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 = 'PW5' AND m.code NOT IN ('9810150')
GROUP BY ALL
ORDER BY aircraft DESC
LIMIT 12Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.