# Schleicher ASW-19 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3801508 - Manufacturer (registry): SCHLEICHER - Model: ASW-19 - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS G36EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G36EU) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau - Registered aircraft: 26 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-asw-19 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 98-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-02): Tow Release Cable Guide Fittings Inspection · Alexander Schleicher ASW-19 and ASW-19B. Effective Sep 26, 1998 - [AD 98-12-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-12-03): Rudder Panel, Airbrake Bellcrank, Rear Canopy Hinge · Alexander Schleicher ASK 21, ASW-19 and ASW-19B. Effective Jul 14, 1998 - [AD 98-04-46](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-04-46): Inspection Hole Cover Entering Fuselage · Alexander Schleicher ASW-19 and ASW-19B. Effective Apr 3, 1998 - [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 84-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-13-04): Horizontal Tailplane Flutter · Alexander Schleicher ASW-19 and ASW-19B. Effective Sep 13, 1984 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2) - [SAIB CE-15-06](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-15-06): Electrical Power; Proper Battery Installation. Issued Nov 26, 2014 - [SAIB ACE-98-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-98-13): . Issued Nov 24, 1997 ## Registered aircraft (26) - [N10GK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10GK): [Long Taylor](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LONG%20TAYLOR), [Hamilton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Hamilton), built 1976, S/N 19021 - [N119JG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N119JG): [Grecco Joseph J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRECCO%20JOSEPH%20J), [Saddle Brook, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Saddle%20Brook), built 1977, S/N 19137 - [N11QS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11QS): [Nevada Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), built 1978, S/N 19210 - [N127JC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127JC): [Ellertson Don R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELLERTSON%20DON%20R), [Torrance, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Torrance), built 1976, S/N 19031 - [N196H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N196H): Alberta, built 1977, S/N 19139, Sale reported - [N19DT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19DT): [Agnew Alfred P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AGNEW%20ALFRED%20P), [West Palm Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/West%20Palm%20Beach), built 1978, S/N 19193 - [N19FZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19FZ): [Tagliani James M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAGLIANI%20JAMES%20M), [Dewey, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Dewey), built 1976, S/N 19020 - [N19HG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19HG): [Soaring Science Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOARING%20SCIENCE%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 19255 - [N19JE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19JE): [Kozlik Wiktor](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOZLIK%20WIKTOR), [Ramsey, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Ramsey), built 1978, S/N 19214 - [N19MR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19MR): [Opitz Martin H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OPITZ%20MARTIN%20H), [Seymour, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Seymour), built 1978, S/N 19191 - [N19PL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19PL): [Garbacz Christina B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARBACZ%20CHRISTINA%20B), [Chicago, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Chicago), built 1977, S/N 19138 - [N21TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21TW): [Ouroboros Soaring LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OUROBOROS%20SOARING%20LLC), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), S/N 19158 - [N237JF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N237JF): [Tzerefos Lambros P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TZEREFOS%20LAMBROS%20P), [Mathews, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Mathews), S/N 19156 - [N333US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N333US): [Hutnick Michael C Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUTNICK%20MICHAEL%20C%20JR), [Bloomsburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Bloomsburg), built 1977, S/N 19160 - [N37PL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37PL): [Tampa Bay Soaring Society Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAMPA%20BAY%20SOARING%20SOCIETY%20INC), [Zephyrhills, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Zephyrhills), built 1978, S/N 19190 - [N439AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N439AS): [Dezzutti John P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEZZUTTI%20JOHN%20P), [Lakeside, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Lakeside), S/N 19231 - [N44AU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44AU): [Long Nicholas R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LONG%20NICHOLAS%20R), [Woodinville, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Woodinville), built 1976, S/N 19061 - [N451AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N451AS): [Reynolds John C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REYNOLDS%20JOHN%20C), [Warren, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Warren), S/N 19252 - [N54619](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54619): [Butler Kenneth L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUTLER%20KENNETH%20L), [Mc Leansville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Mc%20Leansville), built 1977, S/N 19159 - [N64HR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64HR): [Chew Lindsey J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHEW%20LINDSEY%20J), [Lafayette, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Lafayette), built 1978, S/N 19189 - [N78CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N78CM): [Kilo 7 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KILO%207%20LLC), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 1976, S/N 19070 - [N80SF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80SF): [Di Stefano Fabrizio D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DI%20STEFANO%20FABRIZIO%20D), [Goose Creek, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Goose%20Creek), built 1978, S/N 19194 - [N842CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N842CC): [Holmberg William](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLMBERG%20WILLIAM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1976, S/N 19069 - [N876F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N876F): [Tucson Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TUCSON%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Sahuarita, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Sahuarita), built 1976, S/N 19068 - [N97GS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N97GS): [Mcconnell William E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCONNELL%20WILLIAM%20E), [Portland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Portland), built 1977, S/N 19140 - [N9814A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9814A): [Greaterboston Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREATERBOSTON%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Sterling, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Sterling), built 1978, S/N 19199 ## NTSB investigations (16) 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 ERA25LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA181), Apr 2, 2025: Schleicher ASW-19 (N37PL), Zephyrhills, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate inflight planning and an encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, resulting in an off-airport landing and collision with a… - [NTSB GAA16CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA244), May 15, 2016: Schleicher ASW 19 (N19VT), Frankton, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack on final approach in turbulent conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA12LA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA528), Aug 25, 2012: Schleicher ASW-19 (N438AS), Dansville, NY, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain glider control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine. - [NTSB NYC06CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA083), Mar 18, 2006: Schleicher ASW-19B (N439AS), Blairstown, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of lift, which resulted in a forced landing. - [NTSB ATL05CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA072), Apr 10, 2005: Schleicher ASW19b (N19HG), Henderson, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of the landing area which resulted in overshooting the touchdown point. A factor was the in-flight encounter with weather (No thermal lift). - [NTSB FTW02LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA092), Mar 12, 2002: Schleicher AS-W19 (N333US), Moriarty, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's attempt to perform a turn upwind at a altitude too low to complete the turn. A factor was the turbulance. - [NTSB IAD02LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA009), Nov 3, 2001: Schleicher ASW-19 (N19KH), Jersey Shore, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's in-flight encounter with weather, which led to a forced landing to unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB IAD99LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA061), Aug 29, 1999: Schleicher ASW-19 (N19DQ), Bedminster, NJ, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's medical incapacitation after suffering a massive stroke. - [NTSB SEA96LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA147), Jul 5, 1996: Schleicher ASW-19 (N19KH), Salem, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during an off-airport landing. Factors relating to the accident were: loss of thermal lift, high obstructions (transmission wires) near the edge… - [NTSB NYC82DNC08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DNC08), Apr 25, 1982: Schleicher ASW-19 (N79RC), Moultonboro, NH, destroyed - [NTSB FTW81DPA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPA20), Aug 3, 1981: Schleicher ASW-19 (N19JE), Floyd, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA111), Jul 28, 1981: Schleicher ASW-19 (N59RA), California Cty, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC80FGM32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FGM32), Sep 10, 1980: Schleicher ASW-19 (N437AS), Tyronne, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC80DHA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DHA24), Jul 10, 1980: Schleicher ASW-19 (N78RC), Franklin Forks, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW79DRG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DRG33), May 24, 1979: Schleicher ASW-19 (N438AS), Castroville, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA77DYP27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYP27), May 29, 1977: Schleicher ASW-19 (N19FZ), Waterville, WA, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (17) 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 20250402008869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250402008869A), Apr 2, 2025: Schleicher ASW-19 (N37PL), Zephyrhills, FL, Substantial damage. [privacy data omitted], A Schleicher glider, departed from Zephyrhills airport and traveled a distance of 8 miles from the airport. During the return flight,… - [Accident 20160515009629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160515009629A), May 15, 2016: Schleicher ASW-19 (N19VT), Frankton, IN, Substantial damage. On may 15, 2016, about 1600 eastern daylight time (EDT) (2000Z), a Schleicher ASW-19, N19VT, made an unplanned landing in a cornfield near Frankton, Indiana.… - [Accident 20120825018589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120825018589A), Aug 25, 2012: Schleicher ASW-19 (N438AS), North Dansville, NY, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On 8/25/2012 at approximately 1530 local time N438AS (ASW-19B) crashed approximately 0.5 miles north of the Dansville, NY airport (kdsv). Initially there was… - [Accident 20060318003389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060318003389A), Mar 18, 2006: Schler ASW19 (N439AS), Blue Mountain, PA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was gliding over Blue Mountain ridge. He lost lift and decided to put the glider down into a field below. As he approached for landing, at the last… - [Accident 20050410005929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050410005929A), Apr 10, 2005: Schler ASW19 (N19HG), Kitrell, NC, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot departed ball field at approximately 16:53 UTC (12:35 local). After departure, the pilot attempted cross country flight and departed the area and… - [Accident 20020312003389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020312003389A), Mar 12, 2002: Schler ASW19 (N333US), Moriarty, NM, No damage. (-23) On 03/12/02, at approximately 1540 MST, N333US, a schleicher ASW-19 glider, piloted by janis white was destroyed on landing at the Moriarty, NM airport.… - [Accident 20011103031819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011103031819A), Nov 3, 2001: Schler ASW19 (N19KH), Cedarsprings, PA, No damage. (-23) On November 3, 2001, at 1430 local, a scheicher glider, N19KH, owned and operated by william geiger crashed into trees on bald eagle ridge near cedar… - [Accident 19990829025319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990829025319A), Aug 29, 1999: Schler ASW19 (N19DQ), Somerville, NJ, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (.19) On August 29, 1999, at 1428 eastern daylight time, a schleicher ASW-19 glider, N19DQ, was substantially damaged during collision with trees at the… - [Accident 19960705016089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960705016089A), Jul 5, 1996: Schler ASW19 (N19KH), Salem, UT, Substantial damage. Lost thermals. Unable airport. Over ran 1500FT strip landing wing hit hay bale. Skidded sideways into a fence. - [Accident 19820425010949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820425010949A), Apr 25, 1982: Schler ASW19 (N79RC), Moultonboro, NH, Destroyed. Glider was observed circling field and then crashing nose first into the ground. - [Accident 19810803057099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810803057099A), Aug 3, 1981: Amtrsc SCHLEICHERK8 (N19JE), Floyd, TX, Substantial damage. Glider made off-airport landing in plowed field resulting in substantial damage to aircraft. - [Accident 19810728045759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810728045759A), Jul 28, 1981: Schler ASW19 (N59RA), California City, CA, Destroyed. Glider entered left spin and crashed into ground after right horizontal stabilizer failed in flight. - [Incident 19810502032989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810502032989I), May 2, 1981: Amtrsc SCHLEICHERK8 (N54619), Horseheads, NY, Minor damage. Gust of wind caused glider to skid sidways on takeoff and strike spectator who ran through security fence for pix. - [Accident 19800910067829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800910067829A), Sep 10, 1980: Schler ASW19B (N437AS), Tyrone, PA, Substantial damage. High sink rate on landing. Failed to dump water ballast. - [Accident 19800710024719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800710024719A), Jul 10, 1980: Schler ASW19 (N78RC), Franklin Forks, PA, Substantial damage. Landed in a tree-top on off-airport landing. Lost lift on cross-country flight. - [Accident 19790524011329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790524011329A), May 24, 1979: Schler ASW19 (N438AS), Castroville, TX, Substantial damage. Glider pilot entered area of sink and was unable to return to the airport. - [Accident 19770529012879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770529012879A), May 29, 1977: Schler RHONLERCHE (N19FZ), Waterville, WA, Substantial damage. Lost thermal activity. Lndd in fld. ## Service difficulty reports (2) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2026FA0000024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000024), Nov 1, 2025: KIT. WRONG PART. KIT OBTAINED FROM MFG. FOR OPTIONAL TN11REV2. KIT CONSISTED OF DWGS./INSTRUCTIONS/PARTS/HARDWARE FOR SECOND PAIR OF AIRBRAKE PANELS. IT WAS IMMEDIATELY APPARENT - [SDR CA110503007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110503007), Apr 14, 2011: SPAR. CRACKED. LT OTBD ELEVATOR SPAR FOUND CRACKED AFTER INSP, COMPLETED REF AD2011-07-13. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.