# Schleicher ASW-27B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 056101F
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHLEICHER
- Model: ASW-27B
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 5
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-asw-27b

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)

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None matched.

## Registered aircraft (5)

- [N16KS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16KS): [Striedieck Karl H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STRIEDIECK%20KARL%20H), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 2002, S/N 27171
- [N227NG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N227NG): [Baker Gary L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAKER%20GARY%20L), [Monument, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Monument), S/N 27199
- [N273W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N273W): [Hogben Andrew T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOGBEN%20ANDREW%20T), [Belmont, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Belmont), built 2002, S/N 27192
- [N27QT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27QT): [Thiemann Roger L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THIEMANN%20ROGER%20L), [Jacksonville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jacksonville), built 2001, S/N 27172
- [N729MD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N729MD): [Middleline Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIDDLELINE%20AVIATION%20INC), [Ballston Spa, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Ballston%20Spa), built 2002, S/N 27197

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 LAX07CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA104), Mar 11, 2007: Schleicher ASW-27B (N273W), Williams, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude and delay in retracting the spoilers that led to an undershoot, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20070311005919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070311005919A), Mar 11, 2007: Schler ASW27B (N273W), Williams, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was on his second glider flight of the day and was returning to the airport. He deployed his spoilers then encountered some sink on his base leg…

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