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Schleicher ASW-15B

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Aircraft model · Glider · Glider · registry code 38015H2

Manufacturer (registry)
SCHLEICHER
Model
ASW-15B
Registry code
38015H2
Registered
5 aircraft
Type
Glider
Engines
None
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
75 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSG22EU
Holder
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau

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Aircraft by year built · 10

1972Registered nowDeregistered2026

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
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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 ('38015H2'))
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Airframe · Schleicher ASW-15B

SAIB ACE-98-11Issued Nov 24, 1997
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  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('38015H2'))
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Registered aircraft · 5

N14LTLake Richard T · Port Saint Lucie, FLS/N 15193N1515BChilhowee Soaring Association Inc · Benton, TNBuilt 1976 · S/N 15450N827Schirmer Dwight S · Milford, MABuilt 1973 · S/N 15282N858Davenport John P · Redmond, WAS/N 15231N998EELance Scott B · Winchester, CAS/N 15195
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  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 4

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 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB GAA20CA073Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW15 · Waynesville, OHThe glider pilot's improper approach during landing, which resulted in collision with trees.Nov 6, 2019 · N16TD · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW15B · Dansville, NYThe pilot allowed the speed of the glider to get to low on final approach which resulted in a rapid descent, subsequent undershoot of the runway, and impact with a tree. A factor in this accident was a downdraft condition.Sep 10, 1994 · N827 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA78DKJ51Accident · Serious injuriesClosedSchleicher ASW15 · Pensacola, FLJun 17, 1978 · N2HS · DestroyedNTSB NYC76FGM41Accident · No injuriesClosedSchleicher ASW-15 · Claysburg, PAAug 1, 1976 · N15DC · Substantial damage
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  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
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FAA incident reports · 4

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

Accident 20191106023389ASchleicher ASW-15B · Waynesville, OHOn Wednesday, November 06, 2019, at approximately 1500 EDT, an experimental Schleicher glider, registration n-number N16TD, was involved in an accident when it crashed into the trees about 500 feet from the intended airfield at the caesar creek soaring club…Nov 6, 2019 · N16TD · Substantial damageAccident 19940910043369ASchler ASW15B · Dansville, NYExtended pattern for powered traffic. Encountered downdraft on final. Wing struck a tree 400FEET short of runway.Sep 10, 1994 · N827 · Substantial damageAccident 19780617015329ASchler Rhonlerche · Pensacola, ALNot feeling well before tkof due spray painting. Spoilers inadverty deployed prior to apch.Jun 17, 1978 · N2HS · DestroyedAccident 19760801022459ASchler ASW15B · Claysburg, PAEncountered downdraft along ridge,unable to stay airborn,landed in treeAug 1, 1976 · N15DC · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 2

SDR SIMA20131221008Flashlight · missingFLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTS AFT CABIN FLASHLIGHT MISSING. GAVE A NEW FLASHLIGHT TO THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT TO PUT IN THE AFT CABIN IAW STANDARD MAINT PRACTICE. (RESUBMITTED)Dec 21, 2013 · N827 · Schler ASW15B · Emergency EquipmentSDR SIMA2012058014Flashlight · inoperativeON FLIGHT 9805 THE CREW FOUND FIRST OFFICIER EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT INOPERABLE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REVIEWED THE MEL AND ENSURE APPROPRIATE MAINTENANCE ACTIONS ARE TAKEN TO RESTORE THE ITEM/SYSTEM. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FIRST OFFICIER FLFeb 26, 2012 · N858 · Schler ASW15B · Emergency Equipment
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