# Schleicher ASW-20 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3801506 - Manufacturer (registry): SCHLEICHER - Model: ASW-20 - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 57 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-asw-20 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. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (57, first 50) - [N11KJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11KJ): [Tango Kilo LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TANGO%20KILO%20LLC), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), built 1977, S/N 20015 - [N120](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120): [Dittmer Larry J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DITTMER%20LARRY%20J), [Basco, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Basco), built 1980, S/N 20344 - [N120BL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120BL): [Elmira, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Elmira), S/N 20105, Registration pending, canceled - [N120PV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120PV): [Eckstein Sean R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ECKSTEIN%20SEAN%20R), [Orange, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Orange), built 1981, S/N 20493 - [N120WB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120WB): [Mcclain Kip M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCLAIN%20KIP%20M), [Parker, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Parker), built 1980, S/N 20361 - [N123DP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123DP): [Frankenberger Arnold C III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRANKENBERGER%20ARNOLD%20C%20III), [Newport Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Newport%20Beach), built 1980, S/N 20343 - [N12HA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12HA): [Zeug Leon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZEUG%20LEON), [Delano, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Delano), built 1980, S/N 20339 - [N12ZB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12ZB): [Ingram Dartanyan A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INGRAM%20DARTANYAN%20A), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), built 1978, S/N 20060 - [N1301G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1301G): [Faust Stanley J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAUST%20STANLEY%20J), [Nashua, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Nashua), built 1978, S/N 20063 - [N17RW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17RW): [Muncey H Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUNCEY%20H%20MICHAEL), [Trabuco Canyon, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Trabuco%20Canyon), built 1979, S/N 20271 - [N199CS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N199CS): [Schneider Michael E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHNEIDER%20MICHAEL%20E), [Pleasanton, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Pleasanton), S/N 20491 - [N1BT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1BT): [Carneal Jeffrey T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARNEAL%20JEFFREY%20T), [Nashville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Nashville), built 1978, S/N 20072 - [N204Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N204Q): [Rehmel Carey L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REHMEL%20CAREY%20L), [Kirklin, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Kirklin), built 1979, S/N 20262 - [N20AB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20AB): [Tanner Roger J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TANNER%20ROGER%20J), [Rosamond, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rosamond), built 1980, S/N 20338 - [N20DQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20DQ): [Berry Wallace D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERRY%20WALLACE%20D), [Lafayette, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Lafayette), built 1977, S/N 20018 - [N20NT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20NT): [Sanders Tyler G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANDERS%20TYLER%20G), [Tehachapi, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Tehachapi), built 1979, S/N 20275 - [N20TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20TS): [Flying Boyz Soaring LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20BOYZ%20SOARING%20LLC), [Lakeland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lakeland), built 1981, S/N 20483 - [N20UZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20UZ): [Earles Craig P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EARLES%20CRAIG%20P), [Vail, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Vail), built 1978, S/N 20016 - [N20YP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20YP): [Ten Victor November LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEN%20VICTOR%20NOVEMBER%20LLC), [Kailua, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Kailua), built 1981, S/N 20487 - [N20ZZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20ZZ): [Fish George T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FISH%20GEORGE%20T), [Tularosa, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Tularosa), built 1977, S/N 20010 - [N230DB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N230DB): [Tauber David B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAUBER%20DAVID%20B), [New Castle, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/New%20Castle), built 1979, S/N 20263 - [N24WA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24WA): [Purcell David S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PURCELL%20DAVID%20S), [Chandler, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Chandler), built 1982, S/N 20488 - [N251B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N251B): [Anklam Thomas M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANKLAM%20THOMAS%20M), [Dublin, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Dublin), built 1979, S/N 20274 - [N2557](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2557): [Sare Samuel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SARE%20SAMUEL), [Port Matilda, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Port%20Matilda), built 1980, S/N 20355 - [N261](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N261): [Larder Lee R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARDER%20LEE%20R), [Charlotte, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Charlotte), built 1977, S/N 20112 - [N26307](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26307): [Dorwart Jeffrey B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DORWART%20JEFFREY%20B), [Quaker Hill, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Quaker%20Hill), built 1981, S/N 20477 - [N27MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27MM): [Ganse Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GANSE%20THOMAS), [Holderness, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Holderness), built 1978, S/N 20064 - [N288](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N288): [Taylor Nathan R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20NATHAN%20R), [Nashville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Nashville), built 1981, S/N 20463 - [N31TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31TS): [Hindman Clifford D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HINDMAN%20CLIFFORD%20D), [Harpersville, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Harpersville), built 1982, S/N 20598 - [N3252N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3252N): [Koepper Mark D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOEPPER%20MARK%20D), [Waltham, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Waltham), S/N 20587 - [N333AT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N333AT): [Pitts Carl A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PITTS%20CARL%20A), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1978, S/N 20102 - [N365JM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N365JM): [US Junior Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/US%20JUNIOR%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Brighton, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Brighton), built 1983, S/N 20365 - [N3682](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3682): [Madsen Shannon R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MADSEN%20SHANNON%20R), [Livermore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Livermore), built 1980, S/N 20341 - [N37VV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37VV): [Baker Daniel L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAKER%20DANIEL%20L), [Monticello, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Monticello), S/N 20003 - [N39DG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39DG): [Saunders Christopher D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAUNDERS%20CHRISTOPHER%20D), [Lehighton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Lehighton), S/N 20356 - [N44ZH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44ZH): [Whitelaw James W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITELAW%20JAMES%20W), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), S/N 20253 - [N46811](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46811): [Sky Sailing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20SAILING%20INC), [Warner Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Warner%20Springs), built 1977, S/N 20013 - [N472JH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N472JH): [Mabry Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MABRY%20THOMAS), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 1981, S/N 20472 - [N4804W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4804W): [Paetzold Larry E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAETZOLD%20LARRY%20E), [Hereford, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Hereford), S/N 20272 - [N49946](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49946): [Lagrone Travis](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAGRONE%20TRAVIS), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1979, S/N 20121 - [N4XA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4XA): [Frias Roberto J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRIAS%20ROBERTO%20J), [Steamboat Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Steamboat%20Springs), built 1978, S/N 20117 - [N5XB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5XB): [Crawford Iain A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRAWFORD%20IAIN%20A), [Perkinsville, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Perkinsville), built 1981, S/N 20466 - [N62CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62CM): [Tradewinds Aero Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRADEWINDS%20AERO%20INC), [Traverse City, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Traverse%20City), built 1981, S/N 20489 - [N62TM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62TM): [Pullup Associates](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PULLUP%20ASSOCIATES), [East Wenatchee, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/East%20Wenatchee), built 1981, S/N 20485 - [N70864](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70864): [Brown Elijah E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20ELIJAH%20E), [Chino Valley, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Chino%20Valley), S/N 20277 - [N727AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N727AM): [Likos William E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIKOS%20WILLIAM%20E), [Warner Robins, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Warner%20Robins), built 1979, S/N 20273 - [N77XR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N77XR): [Voegeli Jan M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VOEGELI%20JAN%20M), [Golden, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Golden), S/N 20267 - [N7820A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7820A): [White Wings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20WINGS%20LLC), [Sheridan, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Sheridan), built 1978, S/N 20093 - [N79BS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N79BS): [Weydmann Peter](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEYDMANN%20PETER), [Hamilton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Hamilton), built 1982, S/N 20592 - [N79JG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N79JG): [Daniel Gordon W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DANIEL%20GORDON%20W), [Dillsburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Dillsburg), built 1979, S/N 20264 All 57: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-asw-20/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (28) 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 WPR22LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA364), Sep 29, 2022: Schleicher ASW-20 (N220CW), Hood River, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight. - [NTSB CEN15LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA376), Aug 23, 2015: Schleicher ASW 20 (N878S), Hempstead, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an attempted off-airport landing. - [NTSB ERA14CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA220), May 4, 2014: Schleicher ASW 20 (N777LR), Monroe, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper selection of an off-airport landing site and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees during an off airport landing. - [NTSB WPR11FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA302), Jul 2, 2011: Schleicher ASW-20 (N838KS), Lone Pine, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The glider encountered a strong downward orographic wind flow and turbulence that forced it into terrain. Also causal was the pilot’s decision to operate the glider very close to the terrain. - [NTSB CEN10CA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA505), Aug 25, 2010: Schleicher ASW-20 (N31TS), Waynesville, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of aircraft control during the tow for takeoff. - [NTSB CEN10LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA368), Jul 4, 2010: Schleicher ASW-20 (N82BK), Pocahontas, IL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a wings-level attitude prior to impacting high vegetation and terrain during the off-field landing. - [NTSB LAX05LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA224), Jul 3, 2005: Schleicher ASW-20 (N31AP), Big Pine, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude and his decision to turn toward higher terrain. - [NTSB LAX04LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA203), May 8, 2004: Schleicher ASW-20 (N126PS), Reno, NV, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while performing a return to runway maneuver, which led to a stall and spin. Factors in the accident were: 1) the deteriorated condition of… - [NTSB CHI04CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA090), Mar 28, 2004: Schleicher ASW-20 (N232EM), Yoder, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to secure the elevator Louis L'Hotellier connector with a safety pin or wire as directed in several airworthiness directives and his inadequate preflight inspection of the… - [NTSB LAX03CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA201), Jun 15, 2003: Schleicher ASW-20 (N34LB), Idyllwild, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The combined effects of a loss of thermal lift and a gust induced loss of airspeed at a low above ground altitude, which resulted in a descent to impact with trees. The pilot's failure to maintain an… - [NTSB LAX03LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA114), Mar 16, 2003: Schleicher ASW-20 (N31AP), San Diego, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's use of an inadequate climb attitude during takeoff resulting in the proper climb rate not being established. - [NTSB CHI01LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA168), Jun 16, 2001: Schleicher ASW-20 (N76SP), HIghland, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to extend the spoilers during landing approach, which resulted in a touchdown at a higher than normal airspeed. An additional cause was the intentional ground loop/swerve maneuver… - [NTSB CHI00LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA188), Jul 4, 2000: Schleicher ASW-20L (N4804W), Gregory, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the control stick movement being restricted by the pilot's seat-type parachute and the excessive descent rate and airspeed during landing. A factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity… - [NTSB FTW97LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA288), Jul 29, 1997: Schleicher ASW-20 (N37VV), Briggs, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the high vegetation on the side of the runway. - [NTSB LAX96LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA212), May 28, 1996: Schleicher ASW-20 (N204Q), Sparks, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff roll, and his failure to maintain control of the glider. The gusty wind condition was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX92LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA400), Sep 26, 1992: Schleicher ASW-20 (N789E), Middletown, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CONNECT THE ELEVATOR CONTROL DURING ASSEMBLY AND FAILURE TO PERFORM AN ADEQUATE AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT CHECK. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOTS DISTRACTION BY PERFORMING… - [NTSB LAX91LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA231), Apr 7, 1991: Schleicher ASW-20 (N31AP), Julian, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF HIS EXPERIMENTAL GLIDER DURING TAKEOFF. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S ENCOUNTER WITH GUSTY WINDS. - [NTSB NYC88LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA125), Apr 9, 1988: Schleicher ASW-20 (N34JH), Fairfield, PA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND OF N34JH TO SEE AND AVOID N311DP. - [NTSB NYC87LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA163), Jun 7, 1987: Schweizer ASW-20 (N98TX), Middletown, NY, destroyed - [NTSB FTW86FRG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRG30), Aug 4, 1986: Schleicher ASW-20 (N20TS), Uvalde, TX, destroyed - [NTSB LAX86LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA144), Mar 18, 1986: Centrair Schleicher ASW-20 (N49946), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB BFO85LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA078), Sep 19, 1985: Schleicher ASW-20 (N39DG), New Castle, VA, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA84LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA159), Jul 3, 1984: Schleicher ASW-20 (N20UZ), Ephrata, WA, minor damage - [NTSB CHI83LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA226), May 24, 1983: Schleicher ASW-20 (N20ZZ), Lansing, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX83LVG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LVG02), Nov 6, 1982: Schleicher ASW-20 (N3682), Calistoga, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX82FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA136), Apr 15, 1982: Schleicher ASW-20 (N6KS), Tulare, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW81FQA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQA32), Jun 1, 1981: Schleicher ASW-20 (N9031W), Las Vegas, NM, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI80FEK15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEK15), Jun 19, 1980: Schleicher ASW-20 (N707PG), Mt.Sterling, OH, destroyed, 1 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (34) 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 20220929017299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220929017299A), Sep 29, 2022: Schleicher ASW-20 (N220CW), Hood River, OR, Substantial damage. After 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… - [Accident 20150823014239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150823014239A), Aug 23, 2015: Schleicher ASW-20 (N878S), Hempstead, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On 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… - [Accident 20140504006009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140504006009A), May 4, 2014: Schleicher ASW-20 (N777LR), Monroe, GA, Substantial damage. N777LR 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… - [Incident 20130525009439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130525009439I), May 25, 2013: Schleicher ASW-20 (N120PV), California City, CA, Minor damage. Pilot was on second flight in type. A pio began when the pilot allowed the nose to contact the runway and the glider began to bounce. The ASW-20 has a CG tow… - [Accident 20110702013089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110702013089A), Jul 2, 2011: Schleicher ASW-20 (N838KS), Lone Pine, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On above date and time airman [privacy data omitted] was involved in a fatal accident while he was piloting Schleicher ASW-20 glider, N838KS in the vicinity of… - [Accident 20100825045519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100825045519A), Aug 25, 2010: Schleicher ASW-20 (N31TS), Waynesville, OH, Substantial damage. On August 25, 2010 at 15:00 EDT, a Schleicher ASW-20, N31TS, registered to ventus holdings LLC, collided with a wind sock pole during an aborted takeoff at the… - [Accident 20100704039529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100704039529A), Jul 4, 2010: Schleicher ASW-20 (N82BK), Pocahontas, IL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On July 4, 2010 at approximately 1:30 p.m. local time, N82BK, a Schleicher ASW-20 glider, was being manuevered by an airmen near Pocahontas, Illinois on a… - [Incident 20100403005009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100403005009I), Apr 3, 2010: Schleicher ASW-20 (N3252N), Sterling, MA, Minor damage. Mr. Koepper stated that he was landing his glider at Sterling, MA (3B3). On approach for runway 16 Mr. Koepper stated he set the flaps too early and landed in… - [Accident 20050703015259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050703015259A), Jul 3, 2005: Schler ASW20 (N31AP), Bishop, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On July 3, 2005, about 1530 pacific daylight time, a schliecher ASW-20 glider, N31AP, collided with mountainous terrain in the inyo national park, about… - [Accident 20040508009719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040508009719A), May 8, 2004: Schler ASW20 (N126PS), Sparks, NV, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) The tow line that attached to glider to the tow plane failed shortly after takeoff, about 300 to 400 feet above ground level. It appeared the pilot was… - [Accident 20040328015569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040328015569A), Mar 28, 2004: Schler ASW20 (N232EM), Hutchinson, KS, Substantial damage. (-23) The pleasure flight operating under part 91, CFR 14 and in visual meteorological conditions originated at approximately 3:20 pm local time. N232EM, an… - [Accident 20030615011669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030615011669A), Jun 15, 2003: Schler ASW20 (N34LB), Idyllwild, CA, Destroyed. (-23) On June 15, 2003, at approximately 1500 pacific daylight time, a schleicher ASW-20 glider, N34LB, collided with tree tops in mountainious terrain about… - [Accident 20030316004739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030316004739A), Mar 16, 2003: Schler ASW20 (N31AP), San Diego, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot experienced an aborted takeoff during a "winch" launch. Pilot stated that he winch was not operating properly which forced him to make an early… - [Accident 20010616011719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010616011719A), Jun 16, 2001: Schler ASW20 (N76SP), Highland, IL, No damage. (-23) The pilot of experimental glider N76SP, a Schweizer ASW-20, on the last flight of the day, decided to land long to finish close to the hangar. On the… - [Accident 20000704037139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000704037139A), Jul 4, 2000: Schler ASW20 (N4804W), Gregory, MI, No damage. (-23) Pilot reported take off tow was normal until just after takeoff. The elevator control seemed to have reduced effectiveness. Continued take off, turned… - [Accident 19970729023569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970729023569A), Jul 29, 1997: Schler ASW20 (N37VV), Briggs, TX, Substantial damage. Failed timely release on glider tow due lack of speed. Wing hit tall grass on rwy edge. Glider ground looped. (-23) during auto tow, pilot in command lost… - [Accident 19960528012069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960528012069A), May 28, 1996: Schler ASW20 (N204Q), Sparks, NV, Substantial damage. Glider encountered a dust devil on takeoff, lost control of aircraft and crashed at end of runway. (.4)the pilot said he was in full control of the glider… - [Accident 19940814021409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940814021409A), Aug 14, 1994: Schler ASW20 (N46811), Ionia, MI, Substantial damage. Aircraft landed short in field nest to airport. - [Accident 19920926038809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920926038809A), Sep 26, 1992: Schler ASW20 (N789E), Middletown, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. No elevator control on takeoff prior tow release. Dived into ground. Pilot failed to connect elevator control. - [Incident 19920527037469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920527037469I), May 27, 1992: Schler ASW20 (N777LR), Julian, PA, Minor damage. Ridge wind stopped on glider crosscountry. Airspeed too slow. Landed in plowed field. Ground looped. - [Accident 19910406023219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910406023219A), Apr 6, 1991: Schler ASW20 (N31AP), Julian, CA, Substantial damage. On glider tow wind blew glider to edge of runway. Wing caught bushes. Tow rope broke. Glider towplane left runway. - [Accident 19880409071571A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880409071571A), Apr 9, 1988: Schler ASW20 (N34JH), Fairfield, PA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Collided with glider N311DP in flight. Impact broke left wing. Glider fell in a spiral to impact. - [Accident 19870607082499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870607082499A), Jun 7, 1987: Schler ASW20 (N98TX), Middletown, NY, Destroyed. Failed to hook up elevators prior to takeoff. Glider pitched up on the tow,hit ground bounced up 150FT and crashed - [Incident 19860817070019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860817070019I), Aug 17, 1986: Schler ASW20 (N120PV), Llano, CA, Minor damage. Glider pilot aborted takeoff when wing runner let go causing airraft to yaw. Pilot unable to avoid parked aircraft. - [Accident 19860804037269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860804037269A), Aug 4, 1986: Schler ASW20 (N20TS), Uvalde, TX, Destroyed. Stalled during a turn for landing. Struck wires and a truck. High temperature and pilot dehydration possible factor - [Accident 19860318006979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860318006979A), Mar 18, 1986: Schler ASW20 (N49946), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. Release from tow after glider veered during takeoff roll. Wingtip struck a bush and glider ground looped. - [Accident 19850919077789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850919077789A), Sep 19, 1985: Schler ASW20 (N39DG), New Castle, VA, Substantial damage. The glider struck a fence post during landing. The pilot reported sun glare as he maneuvered to avoid wires. - [Accident 19840703029581A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840703029581A), Jul 3, 1984: Schler ASW20 (N20UZ), Ephrata, WA, Minor damage. Glider struck another glider while thermaling the same thermal. N22HL. - [Accident 19830524021029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830524021029A), May 24, 1983: Schler ASW20 (N20ZZ), Lansing, MI, Substantial damage. Glider pilot lost lift and was forced to make off airport landing in high weeds which caused substantial damage. - [Accident 19821105060779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821105060779A), Nov 5, 1982: Schler ASW20 (N3682), Calistoga, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot forgot to connect elevator controls when he assembled glider for the flight. Crash occurred during takeoff. - [Accident 19820415009521A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820415009521A), Apr 15, 1982: Schler ASW20 (N6KS), Tulare, CA, Substantial damage. Collided with another glider,N161SS,while thermaling. Delayed ejection, chute did not open. Advanced artery disease - [Accident 19810601032959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810601032959A), Jun 1, 1981: Schler ASW20 (N9031W), Las Vegas, NM, Substantial damage. Glider was observed in steep bank prior to crash. Witnesses stated glider in spin when impacting ground. - [Accident 19800619022159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800619022159A), Jun 19, 1980: Amtrsc SCHLEICHERK8 (N707PG), Sterling, OH, Destroyed. Glider observed to enter vertical bank, vertical dive. Leveled with high sink rate at impact. Cause unknown. - [Incident 19780707042829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780707042829I), Jul 7, 1978: Schler ASW20 (N20DQ), Morenci, MI, Minor damage. Glider hit fence post in an off airport landing in high weeds. Lost lift during competitive race. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR FX7A200800001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FX7A200800001), Jan 28, 2008: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. FLOOR PROXIMITY EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTS INOPERATIVE FROM ROW 6 FORWARD. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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