# Schleicher AS-W12

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 38015HR
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHLEICHER
- Model: AS-W12
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 60 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS G21EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G21EU) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau
- Registered aircraft: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-as-w12

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 97-08-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-08-06-R1): Quick Connectors · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13, AS 12, ASK 21 and 39 more. Effective Aug 1, 1997
- [AD 95-09-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-09-12): Wing Spar · Alexander Schleicher ASW-15B, ASW -15, ASW 12 and 1 more. Effective Jun 9, 1995

## Registered aircraft (3)

- [N124GB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N124GB): [Kennedy Thomas L Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENNEDY%20THOMAS%20L%20JR), [Deltona, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Deltona), S/N 12006
- [N124ZS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N124ZS): [Leonard Steven E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEONARD%20STEVEN%20E), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), S/N 12015X
- [N412S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N412S): [Leonard Steven E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEONARD%20STEVEN%20E), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1969, S/N 12012

## NTSB investigations (4)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB LAX90DUQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUQ03), Sep 22, 1990: Schleicher ASW-12 (N6135), California City, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: AN INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO A DISCONNECTED ELEVATOR CONTROL SURFACE AND AN IMPROPER PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS BY THE GLIDER PILOT.
- [NTSB FTW84LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA339), Aug 4, 1984: Schleicher ASW12 (N6135), Georgetown, TX, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80FUQ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUQ13), Apr 12, 1980: Schleicher ASW-12 (N4472), Llano, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FUG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUG26), May 13, 1978: Schleicher ASW-12 (N134Z), Hemet, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19900922041649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900922041649A), Sep 22, 1990: Schler ASW12 (N6135), California City, CA, Destroyed. Glider pitched up on takeoff was safely released and dived into ground. Pilot had neglected to hook up elevators.
- [Accident 19840804037959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840804037959A), Aug 4, 1984: Schler ASW12 (N6135), Georgetown, TX, Destroyed. Glider crashed into trees on final approach. Witnesses reported severe gust preceeding passage of storm cell.
- [Accident 19800412009689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800412009689A), Apr 12, 1980: Schler ASW12 (N4472), Llano, CA, Substantial damage. Came too low on final. Hit downdraft, went into trees short of runway.
- [Accident 19780513009959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780513009959A), May 13, 1978: Schler ASW12 (N134Z), Hemet, CA, Destroyed

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