Schleicher ASW-20

FAA incident reports · 34

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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 damageIncident 20130525009439ISchleicher ASW-20 · California City, CAPilot 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 hook which was being used for an aero-tow. It does not have nose hook system.May 25, 2013 · N120PV · Minor damageAccident 20110702013089ASchleicher ASW-20 · Lone Pine, CAOn 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 the mountain range located adjacent to and west of the Lone Pine Airport. Aircraft impacted the…Jul 2, 2011 · N838KS · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20100825045519ASchleicher ASW-20 · Waynesville, OHOn 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 Caesar Creek soaring club field, Waynesville Ohio. The pilot reported during his takeoff roll the…Aug 25, 2010 · N31TS · Substantial damageAccident 20100704039529ASchleicher ASW-20 · Pocahontas, ILOn 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 pleasure flight. A witness stated that he saw the glider circling low near the accident site between…Jul 4, 2010 · N82BK · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20100403005009ISchleicher ASW-20 · Sterling, MAMr. 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 the trees short of the runway. Fire and rescue assisted Mr. Koepper out of the aircraft. No injuries…Apr 3, 2010 · N3252N · Minor damageAccident 20050703015259ASchler ASW20 · Bishop, CA(-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 15 nautical miles south-southwest of big pine California, at 11,600 feet mean sea level (MSL). The…Jul 3, 2005 · N31AP · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20040508009719ASchler ASW20 · Sparks, NV(-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 attempting to return for landing with a left turn when the right wing dropped downward and the glider…May 8, 2004 · N126PS · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20040328015569ASchler ASW20 · Hutchinson, KS(-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 ASW-20 glider lost all elevator control immediately after takeoff while being towed. The glider began…Mar 28, 2004 · N232EM · Substantial damageAccident 20030615011669ASchler ASW20 · Idyllwild, CA(-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 3.3 miles east of Idyllwild, California. The glider, which was destroyed, was registered to the…Jun 15, 2003 · N34LB · DestroyedAccident 20030316004739ASchler ASW20 · San Diego, CA(-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 break. Pilot ended up making a forced landing due to lack of altitude and flying speed. No injuries.…Mar 16, 2003 · N31AP · Substantial damageAccident 20010616011719ASchler ASW20 · Highland, IL(-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 approach the pilot extended the landing gear. As he continued he realized his speed was too fast. He…Jun 16, 2001 · N76SP · No damageAccident 20000704037139ASchler ASW20 · Gregory, MI(-23) Pilot reported take off tow was normal until just after takeoff. The elevator control seemed to have reduced effectiveness. Continued take off, turned cross wind and then down wind. At theis point the elevator control was ineffective enough that he…Jul 4, 2000 · N4804W · No damageAccident 19970729023569ASchler ASW20 · Briggs, TXFailed 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 directional control. Struck right wing tip on ground. Aircraft pivoted on c.g. hook, struck ground tail…Jul 29, 1997 · N37VV · Substantial damageAccident 19960528012069ASchler ASW20 · Sparks, NVGlider 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 during the ground roll portion of an aero tow, with the wings level as the glider accelerated through an…May 28, 1996 · N204Q · Substantial damageAccident 19940814021409ASchler ASW20 · Ionia, MIAircraft landed short in field nest to airport.Aug 14, 1994 · N46811 · Substantial damageAccident 19920926038809ASchler ASW20 · Middletown, CANo elevator control on takeoff prior tow release. Dived into ground. Pilot failed to connect elevator control.Sep 26, 1992 · N789E · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19920527037469ISchler ASW20 · Julian, PARidge wind stopped on glider crosscountry. Airspeed too slow. Landed in plowed field. Ground looped.May 27, 1992 · N777LR · Minor damageAccident 19910406023219ASchler ASW20 · Julian, CAOn glider tow wind blew glider to edge of runway. Wing caught bushes. Tow rope broke. Glider towplane left runway.Apr 6, 1991 · N31AP · Substantial damageAccident 19880409071571ASchler ASW20 · Fairfield, PACollided with glider N311DP in flight. Impact broke left wing. Glider fell in a spiral to impact.Apr 9, 1988 · N34JH · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19870607082499ASchler ASW20 · Middletown, NYFailed to hook up elevators prior to takeoff. Glider pitched up on the tow,hit ground bounced up 150FT and crashedJun 7, 1987 · N98TX · DestroyedIncident 19860817070019ISchler ASW20 · Llano, CAGlider pilot aborted takeoff when wing runner let go causing airraft to yaw. Pilot unable to avoid parked aircraft.Aug 17, 1986 · N120PV · Minor damageAccident 19860804037269ASchler ASW20 · Uvalde, TXStalled during a turn for landing. Struck wires and a truck. High temperature and pilot dehydration possible factorAug 4, 1986 · N20TS · DestroyedAccident 19860318006979ASchler ASW20 · Phoenix, AZRelease from tow after glider veered during takeoff roll. Wingtip struck a bush and glider ground looped.Mar 18, 1986 · N49946 · Substantial damageAccident 19850919077789ASchler ASW20 · New Castle, VAThe glider struck a fence post during landing. The pilot reported sun glare as he maneuvered to avoid wires.Sep 19, 1985 · N39DG · Substantial damageAccident 19840703029581ASchler ASW20 · Ephrata, WAGlider struck another glider while thermaling the same thermal. N22HL.Jul 3, 1984 · N20UZ · Minor damageAccident 19830524021029ASchler ASW20 · Lansing, MIGlider pilot lost lift and was forced to make off airport landing in high weeds which caused substantial damage.May 24, 1983 · N20ZZ · Substantial damageAccident 19821105060779ASchler ASW20 · Calistoga, CAPilot forgot to connect elevator controls when he assembled glider for the flight. Crash occurred during takeoff.Nov 5, 1982 · N3682 · Substantial damageAccident 19820415009521ASchler ASW20 · Tulare, CACollided with another glider,N161SS,while thermaling. Delayed ejection, chute did not open. Advanced artery diseaseApr 15, 1982 · N6KS · Substantial damageAccident 19810601032959ASchler ASW20 · Las Vegas, NMGlider was observed in steep bank prior to crash. Witnesses stated glider in spin when impacting ground.Jun 1, 1981 · N9031W · Substantial damageAccident 19800619022159AAmtrsc SCHLEICHERK8 · Sterling, OHGlider observed to enter vertical bank, vertical dive. Leveled with high sink rate at impact. Cause unknown.Jun 19, 1980 · N707PG · DestroyedIncident 19780707042829ISchler ASW20 · Morenci, MIGlider hit fence post in an off airport landing in high weeds. Lost lift during competitive race.Jul 7, 1978 · N20DQ · Minor damage
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