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Schleicher ASW-20

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Aircraft model · Glider · Glider · registry code 3801506

Manufacturer (registry)
SCHLEICHER
Model
ASW-20
Registry code
3801506
Registered
57 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 · 84

1977Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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Registered aircraft · 57

N11KJTango Kilo LLC · Miami, FLBuilt 1977 · S/N 20015N120Dittmer Larry J · Basco, ILBuilt 1980 · S/N 20344N120BLRegistration Pending · Elmira, NYRegistration pending, canceledS/N 20105
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3801506')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 28

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 6 cases 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 20 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR22LA364Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20 · Hood River, ORThe pilot’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.Sep 29, 2022 · N220CW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA376Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW 20 · Hempstead, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an attempted off-airport landing.Aug 23, 2015 · N878S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA220Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW 20 · Monroe, GAThe pilot's improper selection of an off-airport landing site and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees during an off airport landing.May 4, 2014 · N777LR · 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
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('3801506')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 34

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

Accident 20220929017299ASchleicher ASW-20 · Hood River, ORAfter tow release the pilot retracted the landing gear and proceeded in a south east direction still west of the ridge where he encountered significantly more sink than forecasted, between -500 and -800 fpm. The pilot immediately changed course heading…Sep 29, 2022 · N220CW · Substantial damageAccident 20150823014239ASchleicher ASW-20 · Hempstead, TXOn August 23, 2015, a phone call was received by the Texas department of public safety (TX dps) indicating that an accident occurred at laneview road in Hempstead, Texas. At the scene the reporting inspector was told by a TX dps trooper on scene that when he…Aug 23, 2015 · N878S · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20140504006009ASchleicher ASW-20 · Monroe, GAN777LR departed D73 for a local cross country competition. Glider lost altitude and attempted an off airport landing in a field (3.2 NM on 123 deg radial from the airport). On final approach, the glider clipped the top of trees, tearing off approximately 1/3…May 4, 2014 · N777LR · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3801506')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 1

SDR FX7A200800001Light · inoperativeFLOOR PROXIMITY EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTS INOPERATIVE FROM ROW 6 FORWARD.Jan 28, 2008 · N905 · Schler ASW20 · Emergency Lighting
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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'ASW20'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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