# FAA incident reports: Schleicher ASW-20 A list on [Schleicher ASW-20](https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-asw-20.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20220929017299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220929017299A.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Hood River, OR · Sep 29, 2022 · N220CW · 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 sink than forecasted, between -500 and -800 fpm. The pilot immediately changed course heading… - [Accident 20150823014239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150823014239A.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Hempstead, TX · Aug 23, 2015 · N878S · 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 Hempstead, Texas. At the scene the reporting inspector was told by a TX dps trooper on scene that when he… - [Accident 20140504006009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140504006009A.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Monroe, GA · May 4, 2014 · N777LR · 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 the airport). On final approach, the glider clipped the top of trees, tearing off approximately 1/3… - [Incident 20130525009439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130525009439I.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · California City, CA · May 25, 2013 · N120PV · 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 hook which was being used for an aero-tow. It does not have nose hook system. - [Accident 20110702013089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110702013089A.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Lone Pine, CA · Jul 2, 2011 · N838KS · 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 the mountain range located adjacent to and west of the Lone Pine Airport. Aircraft impacted the… - [Accident 20100825045519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100825045519A.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Waynesville, OH · Aug 25, 2010 · N31TS · 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 Caesar Creek soaring club field, Waynesville Ohio. The pilot reported during his takeoff roll the… - [Accident 20100704039529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100704039529A.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Pocahontas, IL · Jul 4, 2010 · N82BK · 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 pleasure flight. A witness stated that he saw the glider circling low near the accident site between… - [Incident 20100403005009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100403005009I.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Sterling, MA · Apr 3, 2010 · N3252N · 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 the trees short of the runway. Fire and rescue assisted Mr. Koepper out of the aircraft. No injuries… - [Accident 20050703015259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050703015259A.md): Schler ASW20 · Bishop, CA · Jul 3, 2005 · N31AP · 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 15 nautical miles south-southwest of big pine California, at 11,600 feet mean sea level (MSL). The… - [Accident 20040508009719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040508009719A.md): Schler ASW20 · Sparks, NV · May 8, 2004 · N126PS · 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 attempting to return for landing with a left turn when the right wing dropped downward and the glider… - [Accident 20040328015569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040328015569A.md): Schler ASW20 · Hutchinson, KS · Mar 28, 2004 · N232EM · 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 ASW-20 glider lost all elevator control immediately after takeoff while being towed. The glider began… - [Accident 20030615011669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030615011669A.md): Schler ASW20 · Idyllwild, CA · Jun 15, 2003 · N34LB · 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 3.3 miles east of Idyllwild, California. The glider, which was destroyed, was registered to the… - [Accident 20030316004739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030316004739A.md): Schler ASW20 · San Diego, CA · Mar 16, 2003 · N31AP · 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 break. Pilot ended up making a forced landing due to lack of altitude and flying speed. No injuries.… - [Accident 20010616011719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010616011719A.md): Schler ASW20 · Highland, IL · Jun 16, 2001 · N76SP · 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 approach the pilot extended the landing gear. As he continued he realized his speed was too fast. He… - [Accident 20000704037139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000704037139A.md): Schler ASW20 · Gregory, MI · Jul 4, 2000 · N4804W · 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 cross wind and then down wind. At theis point the elevator control was ineffective enough that he… - [Accident 19970729023569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970729023569A.md): Schler ASW20 · Briggs, TX · Jul 29, 1997 · N37VV · 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 directional control. Struck right wing tip on ground. Aircraft pivoted on c.g. hook, struck ground tail… - [Accident 19960528012069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960528012069A.md): Schler ASW20 · Sparks, NV · May 28, 1996 · N204Q · 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 during the ground roll portion of an aero tow, with the wings level as the glider accelerated through an… - [Accident 19940814021409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940814021409A.md): Schler ASW20 · Ionia, MI · Aug 14, 1994 · N46811 · Substantial damage > Aircraft landed short in field nest to airport. - [Accident 19920926038809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920926038809A.md): Schler ASW20 · Middletown, CA · Sep 26, 1992 · N789E · 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.md): Schler ASW20 · Julian, PA · May 27, 1992 · N777LR · Minor damage > Ridge wind stopped on glider crosscountry. Airspeed too slow. Landed in plowed field. Ground looped. - [Accident 19910406023219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910406023219A.md): Schler ASW20 · Julian, CA · Apr 6, 1991 · N31AP · 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.md): Schler ASW20 · Fairfield, PA · Apr 9, 1988 · N34JH · 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.md): Schler ASW20 · Middletown, NY · Jun 7, 1987 · N98TX · 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.md): Schler ASW20 · Llano, CA · Aug 17, 1986 · N120PV · 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.md): Schler ASW20 · Uvalde, TX · Aug 4, 1986 · N20TS · 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.md): Schler ASW20 · Phoenix, AZ · Mar 18, 1986 · N49946 · 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.md): Schler ASW20 · New Castle, VA · Sep 19, 1985 · N39DG · 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.md): Schler ASW20 · Ephrata, WA · Jul 3, 1984 · N20UZ · Minor damage > Glider struck another glider while thermaling the same thermal. N22HL. - [Accident 19830524021029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830524021029A.md): Schler ASW20 · Lansing, MI · May 24, 1983 · N20ZZ · 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.md): Schler ASW20 · Calistoga, CA · Nov 5, 1982 · N3682 · 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.md): Schler ASW20 · Tulare, CA · Apr 15, 1982 · N6KS · 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.md): Schler ASW20 · Las Vegas, NM · Jun 1, 1981 · N9031W · 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.md): Amtrsc SCHLEICHERK8 · Sterling, OH · Jun 19, 1980 · N707PG · 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.md): Schler ASW20 · Morenci, MI · Jul 7, 1978 · N20DQ · Minor damage > Glider hit fence post in an off airport landing in high weeds. Lost lift during competitive race. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3801506') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-asw-20/incidents --- 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.