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Schleicher ASW-27

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Aircraft model · Glider · Glider · registry code 3801501

Manufacturer (registry)
SCHLEICHER
Model
ASW-27
Registry code
3801501
Registered
72 aircraft
Type
Glider
Engines
None
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSG05CE
Holder
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau

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 · 67

1996Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 2

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

2000In forceSuperseded2026
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3801501'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 72

N108WRHallett Mark R · Hobe Sound, FLBuilt 2002 · S/N 27189N127FPFoertsch Eric R · Acton, MAS/N 27065N127KSDeutsch Mitchell M · Marietta, GABuilt 1998 · S/N 27097
See all 72 registered aircraft
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3801501')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 16

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 13 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 3 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR26LA263Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openSchleicher ASW-27 · Montague, CAJul 15, 2026 · N920KB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26FA214Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportSchleicher ASW-27 · Saratoga Springs, NYOn May 26, 2026, about 1347 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-25-235 airplane, N8656L, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Saratoga Springs, New York. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…May 26, 2026 · N321ER · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB WPR21LA040Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchleicher ASW27 · Clayton, CAThe failure of both pilots of each glider to see an avoid one another while maneuvering, which resulted in a mid-air collision.Nov 7, 2020 · N81KP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
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  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 ('3801501')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 16

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

Incident 20260717008399ISchleicher ASW-27 · Truckee, CAOn July 17, sailplane registration N604DB departed Truckee-tahoe airport (trk) via aerotow. Due to local weather conditions and ambient density altitude performance considerations, the aircraft was operating at elevated weight with full water ballast…Jul 17, 2026 · N604DB · Minor damageAccident 20260526008219ASchleicher ASW-27 · Ballston Spa, NYOn may 26, 2026, [privacy data omitted] a single engine PA-25 was towing an ASW-27 glider [privacy data omitted] at Saratoga County Airport (5B2). While climbing the glider experienced a "kiting" event and failed to disconnect from the PA-25. The tow line was…May 26, 2026 · N321ER · Minor damageAccident 20201107020582ASchleicher ASW-27 · 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 · N81KP · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3801501')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Alexander Schleicher ASW 275 registered aircraftRegistry code 3801543
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'ASW27' AND m.code NOT IN ('3801501')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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