# Schleicher ASW-27 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3801501 - Manufacturer (registry): SCHLEICHER - Model: ASW-27 - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS G05CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G05CE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau - Registered aircraft: 72 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-asw-27 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. - [AD 2004-11-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-11-12): Integrated (Wet Inner Surface) Water Ballast Tanks in the Wings · Alexander Schleicher ASW 27. Effective Jul 27, 2004 - [AD 2000-04-26](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-04-26): Elevator Control Circuit · Alexander Schleicher ASW 27. Effective Apr 25, 2000 ## Registered aircraft (72, first 50) - [N108WR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108WR): [Hallett Mark R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALLETT%20MARK%20R), [Hobe Sound, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hobe%20Sound), built 2002, S/N 27189 - [N127FP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127FP): [Foertsch Eric R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOERTSCH%20ERIC%20R), [Acton, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Acton), S/N 27065 - [N127KS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127KS): [Deutsch Mitchell M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEUTSCH%20MITCHELL%20M), [Marietta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Marietta), built 1998, S/N 27097 - [N127LJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127LJ): [Redweik Eric P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REDWEIK%20ERIC%20P), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), built 1998, S/N 27094 - [N127MG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127MG): [Michalowski Roman](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MICHALOWSKI%20ROMAN), [Eastchester, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Eastchester), S/N 27034 - [N127MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127MM): [Roach Brian L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROACH%20BRIAN%20L), [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose), built 2004, S/N 27228 - [N127PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127PA): [Dowell Christopher W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOWELL%20CHRISTOPHER%20W), [Palmdale, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Palmdale), built 2000, S/N 27146 - [N127PR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127PR): [Cedar Richard D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CEDAR%20RICHARD%20D), [Cincinnati, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Cincinnati), S/N 27004 - [N127SM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127SM): [27 Bravo LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/27%20BRAVO%20LLC), [Saint Paul, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Saint%20Paul), built 2001, S/N 27156 - [N137ED](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N137ED): [Urbanczyk Kirk M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/URBANCZYK%20KIRK%20M), [Draper, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Draper), built 1999, S/N 27102 - [N19HK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19HK): [Carter Gary E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARTER%20GARY%20E), [Dahlonega, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Dahlonega), S/N 27106 - [N227BB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N227BB): [Derosa John H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEROSA%20JOHN%20H), [West Dundee, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/West%20Dundee), built 2002, S/N 27181 - [N227DW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N227DW): [Dutka Leslie A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUTKA%20LESLIE%20A), [Pittsburgh, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Pittsburgh), built 2002, S/N 27200 - [N227MG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N227MG): built 1998, S/N 27099, Registration pending - [N227SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N227SD): [Minar Steven H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MINAR%20STEVEN%20H), [Bend, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Bend), built 2001, S/N 27173 - [N22SQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22SQ): [Mertins Enrique](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MERTINS%20ENRIQUE), [Parrish, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Parrish), S/N 27148 - [N2611W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2611W): [Eiler Martin J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EILER%20MARTIN%20J), [California City, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/California%20City), built 1997, S/N 27039 - [N270AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N270AS): [Weck Geoffrey E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WECK%20GEOFFREY%20E), [Woodstock, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Woodstock), S/N 27147 - [N271JH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N271JH): [Schmidt Mark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHMIDT%20MARK%20A), [San Marino, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Marino), built 2003, S/N 27217 - [N271JS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N271JS): [Armstrong Daniel J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARMSTRONG%20DANIEL%20J), [Tehachapi, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Tehachapi), built 1996, S/N 27035 - [N2727B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2727B): [Zelek Daniel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZELEK%20DANIEL), [Wurtsboro, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Wurtsboro), built 2000, S/N 27137 - [N272JS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N272JS): [Ruf Chris J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUF%20CHRIS%20J), [Sandy Springs, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Sandy%20Springs), built 1997, S/N 27058 - [N272PC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N272PC): [Hilty Grant C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILTY%20GRANT%20C), [Prescott Valley, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Prescott%20Valley), built 1996, S/N 27031 - [N273SP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N273SP): [Riley Thomas V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RILEY%20THOMAS%20V), [San Diego, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Diego), built 1997, S/N 27037 - [N274CE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N274CE): [Hawkins Mark F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAWKINS%20MARK%20F), [Edgewood, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Edgewood), built 1998, S/N 27085 - [N274JM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N274JM): [Larimore Stuart B Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARIMORE%20STUART%20B%20TRUSTEE), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), S/N 27029 - [N274RD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N274RD): [Pillard Russell L Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PILLARD%20RUSSELL%20L%20JR), [Santa Rosa, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Rosa), built 1996, S/N 27019 - [N274RT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N274RT): [Schaefer Rich](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHAEFER%20RICH), [Marble Falls, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Marble%20Falls), built 1997, S/N 27059 - [N274SP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N274SP): [Roettele Mark S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROETTELE%20MARK%20S), [Yorba Linda, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Yorba%20Linda), S/N 27167 - [N27BU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27BU): [Jones Philip Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20PHILIP%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 2002, S/N 27201 - [N27BZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27BZ): [N27bz LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N27BZ%20LLC), [Decatur, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Decatur), built 2003, S/N 27213 - [N27CE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27CE): [Mccarthy Evan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCARTHY%20EVAN), [Irvine, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Irvine), built 1997, S/N 27002 - [N27FS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27FS): [Carden Eric](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARDEN%20ERIC), [Huntsville, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Huntsville), S/N 27067 - [N27GL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27GL): [Mcmaster Justin Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCMASTER%20JUSTIN%20THOMAS), [Winterhaven, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Winterhaven), built 1998, S/N 27096 - [N27HF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27HF): [Sawyer Tyson David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAWYER%20TYSON%20DAVID), [Mason, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Mason), S/N 27119 - [N27HH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27HH): [Waitekaitis Steven M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAITEKAITIS%20STEVEN%20M), [Norwell, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Norwell), built 1997, S/N 27066 - [N27KH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27KH): [Evenski Linda G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVENSKI%20LINDA%20G), [Honeoye, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Honeoye), built 1998, S/N 27068 - [N27KT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27KT): [Gardner Timothy J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARDNER%20TIMOTHY%20J), [Gardnerville, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Gardnerville), built 1999, S/N 27116 - [N27UH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27UH): [Bohl Howard M Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOHL%20HOWARD%20M%20JR), [Long Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Long%20Beach), built 1997, S/N 27057 - [N27XA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27XA): [Hansman Robert J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANSMAN%20ROBERT%20J), [Cambridge, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Cambridge), built 1998, S/N 27093 - [N27ZL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27ZL): [Alpine, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Alpine), built 2001, S/N 27161, Registration pending - [N321ER](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N321ER): [Richfield Springs, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Richfield%20Springs), S/N 27091, Registration pending - [N337DD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N337DD): [Olson Daniel E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLSON%20DANIEL%20E), [Jamestown, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Jamestown), built 1998, S/N 27074 - [N360GH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N360GH): [Truckee, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Truckee), S/N 27128, Registration pending - [N45EM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45EM): [Glaab Louis J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLAAB%20LOUIS%20J), [Hampton, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Hampton), built 1996, S/N 27007 - [N474S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N474S): [Harness Kermit M R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARNESS%20KERMIT%20M%20R), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), S/N 27164 - [N503CW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N503CW): [Gillis Matthew J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GILLIS%20MATTHEW%20J), [Los Molinos, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Los%20Molinos), S/N 27165 - [N527TF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N527TF): [Iturregui Miguel M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ITURREGUI%20MIGUEL%20M), [Los Alamos, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Los%20Alamos), S/N 27140 - [N52XX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52XX): [Stroud Terry S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STROUD%20TERRY%20S), [Grand Prairie, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Grand%20Prairie), S/N 27176 - [N5XX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5XX): [Anisman David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANISMAN%20DAVID), [Los Altos, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Los%20Altos), built 1999, S/N 27109 All 72: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-asw-27/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (16) 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 WPR26LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA263), Jul 15, 2026: Schleicher ASW-27 (N920KB), Montague, CA, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA26FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA214), May 26, 2026: Schleicher ASW-27 (N321ER), Saratoga Springs, NY, no damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB WPR21LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA040), Nov 7, 2020: Schleicher ASW27 (N81KP), 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 GAA19CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA479), Jul 27, 2019: Schleicher ASW 27 (N274JM), Mackay, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control of the glider during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground and a subsequent ground loop. - [NTSB GAA16CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA479), Sep 4, 2016: Schleicher ASW 27 (N27BZ), Benton, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider pilot's descent below the glidepath and the subsequent hard, off-airport landing. - [NTSB WPR15LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA142), Apr 5, 2015: Schleicher ASW 27 (N27QV), Reno, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider's encounter with severe turbulent atmospheric conditions after the pilot inadvertently entered clouds, which led to his inability to maintain a proper airspeed and the subsequent in-flight… - [NTSB WPR14CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA213), May 26, 2014: Schleicher ASW 27 (N137ED), Cedar Valley, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in inadvertent terrain contact by the wing. - [NTSB CEN13CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA410), Jun 16, 2013: Schleicher ASW-27 (N72EM), Elbert, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed return to the airport. - [NTSB WPR13CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA218), Apr 12, 2013: Schleicher ASW-27 (N503CW), Middletown, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider’s encounter with atmospheric lift conditions not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in a forced landing on rough terrain. - [NTSB CEN12LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA330), May 29, 2012: Schleicher ASW-27 (N127PC), Ionia, MI, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering at an altitude that did not provide a margin for recovery. - [NTSB WPR11CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA342), Jul 21, 2011: Schleicher ASW-27 (N78AB), Preston, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider's impact with crops during the off-airport landing. - [NTSB WPR11CA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA486), Jul 19, 2011: Schleicher ASW-27 (N797V), Brigham City, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider pilot did not take timely action to locate a safe outlanding area after entering an area where atmospheric lift was not sufficient to maintain soaring flight. - [NTSB WPR10FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA068), Nov 28, 2009: Schleicher ASW-27 (N127AL), Middletown, CA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to yield right of way to the glider. - [NTSB MIA05CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA075), Mar 10, 2005: Schleicher ASW 27 (N661T), Clermont, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent deploying of the spoilers, while on final approach, resulting in the glider descending and impacting trees. - [NTSB NYC04LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA182), Jul 31, 2004: Schleicher ASW-27 (N127FP), Windsor, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper use of a navigation aid, which resulted in him becoming lost, and having to perform a forced landing. - [NTSB LAX03FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA206), Jun 19, 2003: Schleicher ASW-27B (N271EC), Valyermo, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance altitude and his delayed remedial action by not turning away from the ridge when a lack of lift became apparent.. ## FAA accident and incident reports (16) 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. - [Incident 20260717008399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260717008399I), Jul 17, 2026: Schleicher ASW-27 (N604DB), Truckee, CA, Minor damage. On July 17, sailplane registration N604DB departed Truckee-tahoe airport (trk) via aerotow. Due to local weather conditions and ambient density altitude… - [Accident 20260526008219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260526008219A), May 26, 2026: Schleicher ASW-27 (N321ER), Ballston Spa, NY, Minor damage. On 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… - [Accident 20201107020582A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201107020582A), Nov 7, 2020: Schleicher ASW-27 (N81KP), 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 20190727016719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190727016719A), Jul 27, 2019: Schleicher ASW-27 (N274JM), Mackay, ID, Substantial damage. The pilot was soaring back from the king mountain area to the Mackay Airport, a distance of about 18 miles. The pilot stated that he had enough altitude to… - [Accident 20160904023869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160904023869A), Sep 4, 2016: Schleicher ASW-27 (N27BZ), Benton, TN, Substantial damage. Aircraft was towed and released at approximately 2000 feet and then proceeded to fly 6 to 7 miles from the departing airport. The aircraft encountered several… - [Accident 20150405006059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150405006059A), Apr 5, 2015: Schleicher ASW-27 (N27QV), Reno, NV, Destroyed. Inspector cheek and the reporting inspector met with ^robert spielman^ at his home on 4/13/15. The interview was conducted to describe the events of accident… - [Accident 20130616011849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130616011849A), Jun 16, 2013: Schleicher ASW-27 (N72EM), Substantial damage. On 05/10 /2013 at approximately 14:15 hours MDT, N72EM a Schleicher ASW27B an experimental exhibition glider landed in strong crosswind conditions at CO-15.… - [Accident 20130412007509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130412007509A), Apr 12, 2013: Schleicher ASW-27 (N503CW), Middletown, CA, Substantial damage. Glider was released at 4000 ft. pilot flew until lift began to decrease. Pilot headed back to airport and encourtered heavy downdraft. Was unable to streach… - [Accident 20120529008879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120529008879A), May 29, 2012: Schleicher ASW-27 (N127PC), Ionia, MI, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On may 29, 2012 at 1530 eastern daylight time, a Schleicher ASW-27 sail plane, N127PC, registered to aerodonetice inc and operated by a private pilot, was… - [Accident 20110722025929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110722025929A), Jul 22, 2011: Schleicher ASW-27 (N797V), Eden, UT, Substantial damage. The pilot stated that he lost lift and picked a field to land in. However upon touchdown the pilot stated that he realized that the filed contain many large… - [Accident 20110720015369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110720015369A), Jul 20, 2011: Schleicher ASW-27 (N78AB), Preston, ID, Substantial damage. The aircraft was unable to land back at the airport. The aircraft came to rest in a field. The left and right wings contacted crops that were located on either… - [Accident 20091128023109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091128023109A), Nov 28, 2009: Schler ASW27 (N127AL), Middletown, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Midair collision between tow plane pa 25-235, N7023Z and glider ASW-27, N127AL while turning onto final approach. Glider was in right traffic and tow plane was… - [Incident 20090222046809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090222046809I), Feb 22, 2009: Schleicher ASW-27 (N711KY), Homestead, FL, Minor damage. Aircraft did not have enough altitude to reach a suitable landing area and performed an emergency landing into a inhabitated area. - [Accident 20050310003989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050310003989A), Mar 10, 2005: Schler ASW27 (N661T), Groveland, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) While attempting to land at Seminole lake glider port, clermont, Florida, [privacy data omitted] the pilot of ASW-27, N661T, stated that he observed a… - [Accident 20040731031079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040731031079A), Jul 31, 2004: Schler ASW27 (N127FP), Windsor, VA, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] was returning to land after a flight of approximately 40 minutes. At 1000', he was not certain that he could clear the… - [Accident 20030619014169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030619014169A), Jun 19, 2003: Schler ASW27 (N271EC), Valyermo, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On 06/19/2003 at 12:32 pacific daylight time, a schleicher ASW-27B sailplane N271EC collided with mountainous terrain at 5,798 foot level while competing… ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Alexander Schleicher ASW 27](https://openairdocs.org/model/alexander-schleicher-asw-27): 5 registered aircraft, registry code 3801543 --- 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.