Aircraft model · Glider · Glider · registry code 38015HZ

Manufacturer (registry)
SCHLEICHER
Model
ASW-15
Registry code
38015HZ
Registered
21 aircraft
Type
Glider
Engines
None
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
60 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSG22EU
Holder
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau

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 · 31

1969Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 31 aircraft
19695
197012
19716
19725
19731
19801
19901

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 5

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1975In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 6 ADs
19751
19841
19951
19971
20221
20231
Superseded and historical ADs · 1
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  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('38015HZ'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Airframe · Schleicher ASW-15

SAIB ACE-98-11Issued Nov 24, 1997
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Registered aircraft · 21

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('38015HZ')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 8

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN13LA369Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-15 · Navasota, TXAn inadvertent aerodynamic stall during the approach for landing.Jun 22, 2013 · N77VT · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-15 · Fairfield, PAThe glider was landed off arpt during a return from a round robin flt after experiencing a high sink rate. During the landing approach power lines hidden in a tree line were not cleared and the collision caused the acft to yaw about 45 degrees. The acft…Jul 8, 1984 · N111SP · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA106Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchleicher ASW-15 · Plymouth, CTThe pilot stated that he thought he heard the rudder pedals click into their detented/locked position when they were adjusted before takeoff. However, while being towed for takeoff, the rudder pedals slipped forward about 1 to 2 inches. The pilot reached down…May 26, 1982 · N77BZ · Substantial damageNTSB CHI81DEK18Accident · No injuriesClosedSchleicher ASW15 · London, OHMay 24, 1981 · N3907B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA74FYA01Accident · 1 fatalClosedSchleicher ASW-15 · Eagle, IDJul 7, 1973 · N88JM · DestroyedNTSB FTW72DQD14Accident · No injuriesClosedSchleicher ASW-15 · Marfa, TXOct 23, 1971 · N8465 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN71AD044Accident · 1 fatalClosedSchleicher AS-W15 · Boulder, COJun 5, 1971 · N3644 · DestroyedNTSB MIA71DLG06Accident · Minor injuriesClosedSchleicher ASW-15 · Chester, SCAug 16, 1970 · N291W · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 6

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

Accident 20130622012629ASchleicher ASW-15 · Navasota, TXOn June 22, 2013, at approximately 2319Z, the pilot of N77TV, a Schleicher ASW-15 glider failed to maintain the airspeed of his glider during approach to landing at Navasota municipal airport (60R). He was conducting a pleasure flight under 14 CFR part 91.…Jun 22, 2013 · N77VT · DestroyedIncident 20020720029769ISchler ASW15 · Indianapolis, IN(-23) Investigated report of landing incident involving single-seat glider at Indianapolis Terry Airport. Pilot attempted landing with excessive speed, resulting in an initial touchdown and "balloon" to a second hard landing which caused the canopy to…Jul 20, 2002 · N8178 · Minor damageIncident 19860318018259ISchler ASW15B · Issaquah, WADuring attempt to retract dive brakes the left remained deployed. Struck a powerline. Dive brake linkage failed.Mar 18, 1986 · N18CF · Minor damageAccident 19840708033619ASchler ASW15 · Fairfield, PAGlider was approaching airport for landing when it encountered a severe downdraft and hit wires during landing.Jul 8, 1984 · N111SP · Substantial damageAccident 19820526019239ASchler ASW15 · Plymouth, CTPilot attempted to adjust rudder pedals during climb and released glider tow rope. Crashed during emergency landingMay 26, 1982 · N77BZ · Substantial damageAccident 19810524028619ASchler ASW15 · London, OHDragged wing-tip on ground during off-airport landing. Glider cartwheeled after ground contact.May 24, 1981 · N3907B · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.