# Schleicher ASW27-18

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3801500
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHLEICHER
- Model: ASW27-18
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 13
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schleicher-asw27-18

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 (13)

- [N129WX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N129WX): [Cleveland David S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLEVELAND%20DAVID%20S), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 2007, S/N 29025
- [N232FG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N232FG): [Van De Velde Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAN%20DE%20VELDE%20THOMAS), [Brookline, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Brookline), built 2010, S/N 29055
- [N291SV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N291SV): [Kini Vivekanand R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KINI%20VIVEKANAND%20R), [Sunnyvale, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sunnyvale), built 2006, S/N 29005
- [N294SL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N294SL): [Stoops Brian A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STOOPS%20BRIAN%20A), [Dayton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Dayton), built 2006, S/N 29003
- [N343JG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N343JG): [Garrison James C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARRISON%20JAMES%20C), [Earlysville, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Earlysville), S/N 29018
- [N367T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N367T): [Saunders Christopher D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAUNDERS%20CHRISTOPHER%20D), [Lehighton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Lehighton), S/N 29004
- [N5029](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5029): [Ep29 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EP29%20LLC), [Scottsdale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Scottsdale), built 2006, S/N 29006
- [N56SN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N56SN): [Michalik Stephen A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MICHALIK%20STEPHEN%20A), [Edmond, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Edmond), built 2006, S/N 29017
- [N627RL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N627RL): [Koepper Mark D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOEPPER%20MARK%20D), [Waltham, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Waltham), built 2006, S/N 29020
- [N6440](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6440): [Alford Patrick R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALFORD%20PATRICK%20R), [Fremont, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fremont), built 2009, S/N 29050
- [N711KX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N711KX): [Kelley Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KELLEY%20THOMAS%20E), [Alamogordo, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Alamogordo), built 2006, S/N 29016
- [N7729](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7729): [Indrebo Rick J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INDREBO%20RICK%20J), [Livermore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Livermore), built 2006, S/N 29008
- [N929JK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N929JK): [L/D Max Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/L%2FD%20MAX%20SALES%20LLC), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), built 2006, S/N 29007

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 WPR25FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA232), Aug 1, 2025: Schleicher ASW27-18 (N929JK), Morgan, UT, destroyed, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB LAX06FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA277), Aug 28, 2006: Schleicher ASW27-18 (N7729), Smith, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the glider pilot to utilize his transponder and the high closure rate of the two aircraft, which limited each pilot's opportunity to see and avoid the other aircraft.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20250801011689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250801011689A), Aug 1, 2025: Schleicher ASW27-18 (N929JK), Morgan, UT, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On 08/01/2025 at approximately 13:45 LCL, [privacy data omitted] an experimental Schleicher ASW27-18 glider, impacted terrain approximately 3NM southeast of…
- [Accident 20060828018492A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060828018492A), Aug 28, 2006: Schler ASW2718 (N7729), Smith, NV, Destroyed. (-23) [privacy data omitted] pilot stated he was catching thermals over pine nut ridge at 16,000 to 17,000 MSL and southwest of seagul mountain. He said he was…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Alexander Schleicher ASW 27-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/alexander-schleicher-asw-27-18): 28 registered aircraft, registry code 3801538

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