Aircraft model · Glider · Glider · registry code 3801502

Manufacturer (registry)
SCHLEICHER
Model
ASW-20C
Registry code
3801502
Registered
20 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 · 25

1983Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 25 aircraft
19839
198510
19865
19871

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 20

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3801502')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 5

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 3 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 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  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 ('3801502')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 6

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

Accident 20201107020572ASchleicher ASW-20C · Walnut Creek, CAWalnut Creek, CA: mid-air collision reported by ntsb/hicks @ 2038PST when N81KP, Schleicher and N18MA, Schleicher collided. N81KP and N18MA gliders collided during flight over mt diablo state park. Pilots of both aircraft ejectedNov 7, 2020 · N18MA · Substantial damageAccident 20180530006359ASchleicher SCHLER-ASW20C · Nephi, UTPilot experienced downdrafts trying to return to airport and decided to land in a field. On final the pilot reported there were irrigation pipes in the way which led to a slight left turn in flare and subsequently the sailplane struck dirt with the left wing…May 30, 2018 · N428US · DestroyedAccident 20100509034519ASchleicher ASW-20C · Altoona, PAPilot was ridge soaring, encountered a downdraft, was unable to arrest the rate of descent. Attempt to arrest the rate of descent resulted in an aircraft stall. Aircraft landed in the trees.May 9, 2010 · N6BF · Substantial damageIncident 19960921037689ISchler ASW20 · Miami, FLNarrative: on take off tow plane could not clear down lines successfully. Glider pilot released from tow plane, then aborted. With insufficient runway for a successful landing glider landed in soft crop rows, no growth, which caused a ground loop. Damage to…Sep 21, 1996 · N6BF · Minor damageAccident 19940814027419ASchler ASW20 · Ionia, MIUnable return airport or turn into strong wind. Intentionly landed in tree tops off airport.Aug 14, 1994 · N6514M · Substantial damageAccident 19880409071572ASchler ASW20 · Fairfield, PACollided with another glider N34JH that turned into him with its left wing. Landed safely. 34JH fell to ground.Apr 9, 1988 · N311DP · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('3801502')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.