# Schleicher ASW 28-18E

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3801558
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHLEICHER
- Model: ASW 28-18E
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: 1 · 2 cycle
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-asw-28-18e

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## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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## Registered aircraft

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## NTSB investigations (1)

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- [NTSB WPR17FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA107), May 26, 2017: Schleicher ASW 28 18E (N63KR), Ephrata, WA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain glider control while attempting to conduct an off-airport landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact 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 20170526004809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170526004809A), May 26, 2017: Schleicher ASW 28-18E (N63KR), Ephrata, WA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Pilot took off from keph by means of aero tow. Aircraft released at approximately 4000 MSL and proceeded westbound. The glider flew westward reaching about…

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