# Schleicher ASW-20B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3801520 - Manufacturer (registry): SCHLEICHER - Model: ASW-20B - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Not type certificated - Registered aircraft: 11 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-asw-20b 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 (11) - [N112JL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N112JL): [Webster Benjamin T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEBSTER%20BENJAMIN%20T), [Cypress, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Cypress), built 1985, S/N 20680 - [N26KK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26KK): [Philip Mark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHILIP%20MARK%20A), [Leesburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Leesburg), built 1984, S/N 20649 - [N345BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N345BD): [Denham James W Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DENHAM%20JAMES%20W%20JR), [Tall Timbers, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Tall%20Timbers), built 1985, S/N 20681 - [N407RZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N407RZ): [Thompson Duffy A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMPSON%20DUFFY%20A), [Portland, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Portland), built 1984, S/N 20644 - [N40GH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40GH): [Haskell Charles T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HASKELL%20CHARLES%20T), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 1985, S/N 20670 - [N45EB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45EB): [Baucum Stan L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAUCUM%20STAN%20L), [Waxahachie, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Waxahachie), S/N 20638 - [N60DA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60DA): [Miller Bruce A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20BRUCE%20A), [Plano, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Plano), S/N 20679 - [N712ST](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N712ST): [Herzog Todd S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERZOG%20TODD%20S), [Huron, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Huron), built 1985, S/N 20690 - [N767AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N767AM): [Stanley David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STANLEY%20DAVID%20L), [West Lafayette, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/West%20Lafayette), built 1983, S/N 20625 - [N787DS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N787DS): [Higgins Michael H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGGINS%20MICHAEL%20H), [Fairfield, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Fairfield), built 1984, S/N 20639 - [N920](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N920): [Shatto Michael L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHATTO%20MICHAEL%20L), [Klamath Falls, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Klamath%20Falls), built 1983, S/N 20620 ## NTSB investigations (5) 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 CEN22LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA363), Aug 7, 2022: Schleicher ASW-20B (N921M), Waller, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during an off-airport landing. - [NTSB WPR15LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA232), Aug 2, 2015: Schleicher ASW 20B (N20YZ), Logan, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain glider control when it encountered a strong downdraft while maneuvering near a ridgeline. - [NTSB DFW08LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA220), Aug 31, 2008: Schleicher ASW-20B (N30WK), Cleburne, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Loss of control inflight for undetermined reason. - [NTSB DEN05CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA146), Sep 19, 2005: Schleicher ASW-20B (N734K), Moriarty, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider during the takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB DEN86LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA200), Jul 11, 1986: Schleicher ASW-20B (N26EE), Hobbs, NM, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (6) 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 20220807014239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220807014239A), Aug 7, 2022: Schleicher ASW-20B (N921M), Waller, TX, Substantial damage. On August 7, 2022, at 2:46 pm this office became aware of this accident when inspector [privacy data omitted] received a call from the FAA south west regional… - [Accident 20150802012549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150802012549A), Aug 2, 2015: Schleicher ASW-20B (N20YZ), Logan, UT, Substantial damage. Pilot participating in mountain flying event, released from tow aircraft, completed 3 figure 8S. Flew in between 2 peaks in mountainous area. Lost lift,… - [Accident 20080831844919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080831844919A), Aug 31, 2008: Schler ASW20B (N30WK), Cleburne, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) At approximately 1430CDT a passing motorist notified a local resident that the aircraft had crashed. The local resident was the first person on-scene and… - [Accident 20050918026109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050918026109A), Sep 18, 2005: Schler ASW20B (N734K), Moriarty, NM, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot states that aerial tow was initiated. Flaps were set to zero for takeoff. Wind was gusty from the west-southwest at 3 to 5 KTS. Departure initiated… - [Accident 19860711033979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860711033979A), Jul 11, 1986: Schler ASW20 (N26EE), Hobbs, NM, Substantial damage. The glider stalled while attempting a landing. The pilot reported his judgment may have been affected by the heat. - [Accident 19840712065262A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840712065262A), Jul 12, 1984: Schler ASW20 (N17KS), Ephrata, WA, Minor damage. Was struck from behind by another glider N919R that was attempting to join the gaggle circling in a thermal. --- 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.