# Schleicher ASW-20C - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3801502 - Manufacturer (registry): SCHLEICHER - Model: ASW-20C - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 20 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-asw-20c 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 (20) - [N127PX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127PX): [Grimes Nathan C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIMES%20NATHAN%20C), [Boulder, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Boulder), built 1985, S/N 20797 - [N16AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16AL): [Miller Blaine N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20BLAINE%20N), [Brooks, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Brooks), built 1985, S/N 20799 - [N17ZZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17ZZ): [Winch Me Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINCH%20ME%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wurtsboro, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Wurtsboro), built 1986, S/N 20807 - [N20CX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20CX): [Gaines Paul A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAINES%20PAUL%20A), [Kingman, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Kingman), built 1983, S/N 20702 - [N20HW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20HW): [Riegal Bryan S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIEGAL%20BRYAN%20S), [Horseheads, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Horseheads), S/N 20629 - [N20QS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20QS): [Loewenstein Paul N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOEWENSTEIN%20PAUL%20N), [Palo Alto, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Palo%20Alto), built 1983, S/N 20705 - [N20UH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20UH): [Henry Raymond L Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENRY%20RAYMOND%20L%20JR), [Belton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Belton), built 1985, S/N 20809 - [N226A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N226A): [Mueller Douglas G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUELLER%20DOUGLAS%20G), [Boulder City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Boulder%20City), built 1983, S/N 20704 - [N311DP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N311DP): [Mcarthur Heinz M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCARTHUR%20HEINZ%20M), [Cary, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Cary), S/N 20831 - [N37DL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37DL): [Simmonds David G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMMONDS%20DAVID%20G), [San Pedro, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Pedro), built 1985, S/N 20802 - [N420D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N420D): [Dukerich Thomas P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUKERICH%20THOMAS%20P), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 1985, S/N 20792 - [N46GH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46GH): [Bunnell Shawn H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUNNELL%20SHAWN%20H), [Gilmanton, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Gilmanton), S/N 20800 - [N59HK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59HK): [Sahlberg Peter C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAHLBERG%20PETER%20C), [Santa Maria, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Maria), built 1983, S/N 20631 - [N620C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N620C): [Levy Niv B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEVY%20NIV%20B), [Torrance, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Torrance), S/N 20837 - [N6514M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6514M): [Colton Daniel R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLTON%20DANIEL%20R), [San Carlos, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Carlos), built 1985, S/N 20801 - [N747EA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N747EA): [Macmonagle Daniel J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACMONAGLE%20DANIEL%20J), [Lyme, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Lyme), built 1985, S/N 20790 - [N87B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N87B): [Mendenhall John M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MENDENHALL%20JOHN%20M), [Williamson, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Williamson), built 1985, S/N 20793 - [N88EE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N88EE): [Kingswood Andrew C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KINGSWOOD%20ANDREW%20C), [Auburn, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Auburn), built 1983, S/N 20701 - [N88VS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N88VS): [Grubb Mark D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRUBB%20MARK%20D), [Tehachapi, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Tehachapi), built 1987, S/N 20863 - [N929M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N929M): [Arnold Jason A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARNOLD%20JASON%20A), [Benton, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Benton), built 1983, S/N 20707 ## 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 WPR21LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA040), Nov 7, 2020: Schleicher ASW20C (N18MA), Clayton, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of both pilots of each glider to see an avoid one another while maneuvering, which resulted in a mid-air collision. - [NTSB GAA18CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA314), May 30, 2018: Schleicher ASW (N428US), Nephi, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in a hard off-airport landing. - [NTSB ERA10CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA260), May 9, 2010: Schleicher ASW-20C (N6BF), Unionville, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's lack of remedial action in response to a loss of altitude, which led to a forced landing in unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI94LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA280), Aug 14, 1994: Schleicher ASW-20 (N6514M), Ionia, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: no thermal lift available, and the lack of suitable terrain for landing. A factor related to the accident was the high wind condition. - [NTSB NYC88LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA125), Apr 9, 1988: Schleicher ASW-20 (N311DP), Fairfield, PA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND OF N34JH TO SEE AND AVOID N311DP. ## 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 20201107020572A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201107020572A), Nov 7, 2020: Schleicher ASW-20C (N18MA), Walnut Creek, CA, Substantial damage. Walnut Creek, CA: mid-air collision reported by ntsb/hicks @ 2038PST when N81KP, Schleicher and N18MA, Schleicher collided. N81KP and N18MA gliders collided… - [Accident 20180530006359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180530006359A), May 30, 2018: Schleicher SCHLER-ASW20C (N428US), Nephi, UT, Destroyed. Pilot 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… - [Accident 20100509034519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100509034519A), May 9, 2010: Schleicher ASW-20C (N6BF), Altoona, PA, Substantial damage. Pilot 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… - [Incident 19960921037689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960921037689I), Sep 21, 1996: Schler ASW20 (N6BF), Miami, FL, Minor damage. Narrative: on take off tow plane could not clear down lines successfully. Glider pilot released from tow plane, then aborted. With insufficient runway for a… - [Accident 19940814027419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940814027419A), Aug 14, 1994: Schler ASW20 (N6514M), Ionia, MI, Substantial damage. Unable return airport or turn into strong wind. Intentionly landed in tree tops off airport. - [Accident 19880409071572A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880409071572A), Apr 9, 1988: Schler ASW20 (N311DP), Fairfield, PA, Substantial damage. Collided with another glider N34JH that turned into him with its left wing. Landed safely. 34JH fell to ground. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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