# Schweizer SGS 1-34 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8050146 - Manufacturer (registry): SCHWEIZER - Model: SGS 1-34 - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 58 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS G3EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G3EA) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: K & L Soaring LLC - Registered aircraft: 45 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-34 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 87-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-17-01): Tow Release Installation · K & L Soaring SGS 1-23, SGS 1-23D, SGS 1-23F and 25 more. Effective Aug 19, 1988 - [AD 87-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-02-01): Tow-Release Installation Inspection · K & L Soaring SGM 2-37, SGS 1-23, SGS 1-23D and 32 more. Effective Jan 21, 1987 ## Registered aircraft (45) - [N1148S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1148S): [Mullins Darrel L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MULLINS%20DARREL%20L), [Urbandale, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Urbandale), built 1971, S/N 58 - [N1156S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1156S): [Greater Boston Soaring Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREATER%20BOSTON%20SOARING%20CLUB), [Sterling, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Sterling), built 1971, S/N 56 - [N1160S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1160S): [Sierra Soaring Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIERRA%20SOARING%20CLUB), [Ridgecrest, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ridgecrest), S/N 60 - [N1164S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1164S): [Connecticut Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONNECTICUT%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [New London, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/New%20London), built 1972, S/N 64 - [N1166S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1166S): [Blanton Robert D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLANTON%20ROBERT%20D), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1972, S/N 66 - [N1169S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1169S): [Cypress Soaring Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CYPRESS%20SOARING%20INC), [Hemet, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Hemet), built 1972, S/N 69 - [N1170S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1170S): [Refugio Soaring Circle Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REFUGIO%20SOARING%20CIRCLE%20INC), [Refugio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Refugio), built 1972, S/N 70 - [N1172S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1172S): [Valley Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALLEY%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Middletown, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Middletown), built 1972, S/N 72 - [N134BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N134BC): [Journeys Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOURNEYS%20AVIATION%20INC), [Boulder, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Boulder), built 1973, S/N 85 - [N134TM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N134TM): [Aero Club Albatross](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERO%20CLUB%20ALBATROSS), [Blairstown, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Blairstown), built 1973, S/N 80 - [N178RF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N178RF): [Group I-34 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GROUP%20I-34%20LLC), [Wauwatosa, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Wauwatosa), built 1970, S/N 34 - [N17921](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17921): [Cumberland Soaring Group Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CUMBERLAND%20SOARING%20GROUP%20INC), [Wiley Ford, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Wiley%20Ford), built 1973, S/N 81 - [N17973](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17973): [Marion, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Marion), built 1972, S/N 73, Sale reported - [N555CF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N555CF): [Carpenter Stanley H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARPENTER%20STANLEY%20H), [Tifton, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Tifton), built 1974, S/N 89 - [N65917](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65917): [Cumberland Soaring Group Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CUMBERLAND%20SOARING%20GROUP%20INC), [Wiley Ford, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Wiley%20Ford), built 1974, S/N 87 - [N7595](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7595): [Ondeck Michael S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ONDECK%20MICHAEL%20S), [Long Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Long%20Beach), built 1970, S/N 45 - [N7597](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7597): [Stan Amyett Insurance & Financial Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STAN%20AMYETT%20INSURANCE%20%26%20FINANCIAL%20SERVICES%20INC), [Brady, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brady), built 1970, S/N 47 - [N7625](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7625): [Smart Ops Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMART%20OPS%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Middletown, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Middletown), built 1969, S/N 5 - [N7626](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7626): [Lake Elsinore Soaring Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAKE%20ELSINORE%20SOARING%20CLUB), [Wildomar, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Wildomar), built 1969, S/N 6 - [N7627](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7627): [Jones Stephen C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20STEPHEN%20C), [Wadsworth, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Wadsworth), S/N 7 - [N7630A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7630A): [Soaring Dutchmen Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOARING%20DUTCHMEN%20INC), [Wynnewood, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Wynnewood), built 1970, S/N 10 - [N7632](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7632): [Prescott Area Soaring Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRESCOTT%20AREA%20SOARING%20INC), [Prescott Valley, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Prescott%20Valley), built 1970, S/N 12 - [N7634](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7634): [Silver Creek Glider Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SILVER%20CREEK%20GLIDER%20CLUB), [New Douglas, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/New%20Douglas), built 1970, S/N 14 - [N7635](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7635): [Long Island Soaring Assoc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LONG%20ISLAND%20SOARING%20ASSOC), [Yaphank, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Yaphank), built 1970, S/N 15 - [N7638](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7638): [Valenzuela Andry J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALENZUELA%20ANDRY%20J), [Stony Point, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Stony%20Point), built 1970, S/N 18 - [N7640](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7640): [Silent Knights Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SILENT%20KNIGHTS%20INC), [Ankeny, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Ankeny), built 1970, S/N 20 - [N7643](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7643): [High Flights Soaring Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGH%20FLIGHTS%20SOARING%20CLUB), [Peyton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Peyton), built 1970, S/N 23 - [N7644](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7644): [Eastern Iowa Gliders Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20IOWA%20GLIDERS%20INC), [Muscatine, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Muscatine), built 1970, S/N 21 - [N7645](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7645): [Central Ohio Soaring Assn Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20OHIO%20SOARING%20ASSN%20INC), [Marion, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Marion), built 1970, S/N 25 - [N7647](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7647): [Renfro John E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RENFRO%20JOHN%20E), [Fresno, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fresno), built 1970, S/N 27 - [N7648](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7648): [Decker Thomas R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DECKER%20THOMAS%20R), [Wallkill, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Wallkill), built 1970, S/N 30 - [N7649](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7649): [Renfro John E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RENFRO%20JOHN%20E), [Fresno, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fresno), built 1970, S/N 29 - [N7654](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7654): [Harris Hill Soaring Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARRIS%20HILL%20SOARING%20CORP), [Horseheads, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Horseheads), built 1970, S/N 44 - [N7655](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7655): [Groshel Joseph C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GROSHEL%20JOSEPH%20C), [State College, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/State%20College), built 1970, S/N 35 - [N7659](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7659): [Prizzi Anthony R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRIZZI%20ANTHONY%20R), [South Dennis, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/South%20Dennis), built 1970, S/N 39 - [N7660](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7660): [New England Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEW%20ENGLAND%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [North Springfield, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/North%20Springfield), built 1970, S/N 40 - [N7673](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7673): [Aberle Jerry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABERLE%20JERRY%20L), [Mohave Valley, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mohave%20Valley), S/N 43 - [N7676](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7676): [Central Indiana Soaring Society Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20INDIANA%20SOARING%20SOCIETY%20INC), [Yorktown, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Yorktown), built 1971, S/N 54 - [N7678](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7678): [Moreland James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORELAND%20JAMES%20R), [Sandia Park, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Sandia%20Park), built 1971, S/N 48 - [N7680](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7680): [Thompson Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMPSON%20THOMAS%20E), [Pinnacle, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Pinnacle), built 1970, S/N 24 - [N7682](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7682): [Antelope Valley Soaring Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANTELOPE%20VALLEY%20SOARING%20CLUB), [Llano, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Llano), built 1970, S/N 42 - [N76JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N76JP): [Soaring Tigers](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOARING%20TIGERS), [Princeton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Princeton), built 1972, S/N 76 - [N777AR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N777AR): [Weislein Helmut R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEISLEIN%20HELMUT%20R), [Shepherdsville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Shepherdsville), built 1970, S/N 28 - [N77BS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N77BS): [Dickman Marc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DICKMAN%20MARC), [Jacksonville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jacksonville), built 1969, S/N 4 - [N8675Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8675Z): [Journeys Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOURNEYS%20AVIATION%20INC), [Boulder, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Boulder), built 1971, S/N 49 ## NTSB investigations (51, newest 50) 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 GAA18CA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA389), Jun 27, 2018: Schweizer SGS 1 34 (N134BC), Boulder, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB WPR14CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA350), Aug 19, 2014: Schweizer SGS 1 34 (N7628), Marana, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to ensure the canopy was locked during the pre-takeoff inspection which led to the canopy opening in flight and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the… - [NTSB ERA14CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA274), Jun 1, 2014: Schweizer SGS 1 34 (N7638), Middletown, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a bounced landing. - [NTSB ERA10CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA419), Aug 13, 2010: Schweizer SGS 1-34 (N65916), Groveland, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to attain the proper approach path to the runway, resulting in landing short of the runway. - [NTSB CEN10CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA225), Apr 21, 2010: Schweizer SGS1-34 (N1148S), Waynesville, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB WPR09LA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA449), Sep 12, 2009: Schweizer SGS 1-34 (N7656), Lake Elsinore, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider after the tow line released during the initial climb. - [NTSB LAX03LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA133), Mar 16, 2003: Schweizer SGS 1-34 (N1169S), San Diego, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and descent rate. A contributing factor was the pilot's misjudged speed and distance. - [NTSB FTW02FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA243), Sep 2, 2002: Schweizer SGS 1-34 (N2691H), Decatur, TX, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was lack of total experience in the make and model of the accident aircraft. - [NTSB LAX01LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA174), May 5, 2001: Schweizer SGS 1-34 (N7605), Adelanto, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's stall/mush as a result of his inadequate airspeed and improperly planned final approach. - [NTSB MIA00LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA239), Aug 16, 2000: Schweizer SGS 1-34 (N7679), Zephyrhills, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB CHI00LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA033), Nov 13, 1999: Schweizer SGS-1-34 (N7646), East Lynne, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: inadequate airspeed and a subsequent stall. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the pilot's misjudgment of the wind condition, and poor inflight planning. - [NTSB MIA98LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA218), Aug 1, 1998: Schweizer SGS 1-34 (N7631), Pensacola, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a proper sink rate during an emergency landing resulting in impact with trees and subsequent stall and impact with the terrain. - [NTSB FTW97LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA360), Sep 23, 1997: Schweizer SGS 1-34 (N7636), Heber City, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper use of spoilers during the landing sequence. Factors were the embankment and the fence. - [NTSB LAX96LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA160), Apr 7, 1996: Schweizer SGS1-34 (N7623), Inyokern, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot misjudged altitude while maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were: the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and the lack of available thermal lift over the rapidly… - [NTSB MIA95LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA011), Oct 22, 1994: Schweizer SGS 1-34 (N7679), Mulberry, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO PERFORM AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION RESULTING IN A LEAKING BRAKE GOING UNDETECTED. THIS RESULTED IN THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE DUE TO LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID… - [NTSB LAX94LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA210), May 3, 1994: Schweizer SGS 1-34 (N1163S), Hemet, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor in the accident was the pilot's low total flight… - [NTSB DEN92FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA048), Apr 25, 1992: Schweizer SGS 1-34 (N7642), Elbert, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE GLIDER RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT WING. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S LIMITED EXPERIENCE IN THE SCHWEIZER… - [NTSB CHI91LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA188), Jun 12, 1991: Schweizer SGS 1-34 (N7634), Highland, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS TOUCHDOWN POINT. - [NTSB LAX90LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA325), Sep 9, 1990: Schweizer SGS1-34 (N1163S), Hemet, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. - [NTSB NYC88LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA206), Aug 7, 1988: Schweizer SGS 1-34 (N65920), Kutztown, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: LOSS OF CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF AFTER THE CANOPY CAME OPEN. CONTRIBUTING WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROPERLY CLOSE THE CANOPY PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. - [NTSB NYC87LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA233), Aug 15, 1987: Schweizer SGS-1-34 (N7653), Dansville, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI85LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA378), Sep 14, 1985: Schweizer 134 (N7627), Hampshire, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC84LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA014), Oct 27, 1983: Schweizer SGS 1-34 (N7629), North Conway, NH, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN83LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA218), Sep 18, 1983: Schweizer SGS 1-34 (N7636), Park City, UT, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX82FJA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FJA05), Jul 3, 1982: Schweizer SGS 1-34 (N7657), Dillingham, HI, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN82DA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA114), Jun 24, 1982: Schweizer SGS 1-34 (N7642), Colorado Spring, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81FTE40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTE40), May 30, 1981: Schweizer 134 (N7676), Colorado Spgs, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81FTE09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTE09), Dec 5, 1980: Schweizer SGS1 (N65912), Colorado Sprgs, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81DFJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81DFJ02), Nov 22, 1980: Schweizer 1-34R (N7700S), Dansville, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FVG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVG33), Apr 30, 1980: Schweizer SGS134 (N1165S), Calistoga, CA, destroyed - [NTSB DEN80FTE28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FTE28), Feb 22, 1980: Schweizer I-34 (N7653), Colorado Spgs, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN80DTE23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80DTE23), Feb 1, 1980: Schweizer 1-34 (N555CF), Colorado Spgs, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79FUQ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUQ31), May 23, 1979: Schweizer SGS134 (N7605), Llano, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC79DFJ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DFJ17), May 5, 1979: Schweizer SGS134 (N76JP), Elmira, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN78DTE96](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78DTE96), Sep 2, 1978: Schweizer SGS134 (N7596), Boulder, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC78DCG58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCG58), Aug 5, 1978: Schweizer 1-34 (N7646), Grain Valley, MO, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW78FPA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPA25), May 27, 1978: Schweizer SGS134 (N7631), Fate, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA77FKG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKG37), Jun 19, 1977: Schweizer L-34 (N7658), Williamson, GA, destroyed - [NTSB OAK76DXQ68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DXQ68), Sep 4, 1976: Schweizer SGS134 (N7683), Minden, NV, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX76FUG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUG12), Aug 8, 1975: Schweizer SGS134 (N17973), Adelanto, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX7LDUJ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX7LDUJ18), Aug 1, 1975: Schweizer SGS134 (N7675), Prescott, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX75DUG51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75DUG51), Jun 15, 1975: Schweizer SGS134 (N7612), Adelanto, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN75FTE69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75FTE69), May 18, 1975: Schweizer SGS134 (N1171S), Colorado Spgs, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX75DUG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75DUG05), Aug 5, 1974: Schweizer SGS134 (N7656), Helendale, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX73FUQ30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUQ30), Apr 22, 1973: Schweizer SGS134 (N7626), Tehachapi, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK72FVD39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72FVD39), Apr 6, 1972: Schweizer 1-34 (N77BS), Fremont, CA, destroyed - [NTSB NYC72DHA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72DHA07), Aug 8, 1971: Schweizer SGS134 (N7607), Hilltown, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX72DUG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DUG07), Jul 10, 1971: Schweizer 1-34 (N7685), Adelanto, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX71DUJ69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUJ69), Mar 13, 1971: Schweizer 1-34 (N7647), Maricopa, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC71FFM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FFM13), Sep 5, 1970: Schweizer SGS134 (N777AR), New Braintre, MA, substantial damage All 51: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-34/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (55, newest 50) 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 20180627008709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180627008709A), Jun 27, 2018: Schweizer SGS 1-34 (N134BC), Boulder, CO, Substantial damage. On June 27, 2018 at approximately 1515 hours mountain daylight time at the Boulder, CO airport (bdu) a model Schweizer sgs 1-34 glider, N134BC piloted by… - [Accident 20140819016279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140819016279A), Aug 19, 2014: Schweizer SGS 1-34 (N7628), Marana, AZ, Substantial damage. N7628 is a Schweizer single seat ags 1-34 glider. At approximately 11:05 a.m. on August 19, 2014, N7628 disconnected from the tow plane during the climb out.… - [Accident 20140601007021A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140601007021A), Jun 1, 2014: Schweizer SGS 1-34 (N7638), Middletown, NY, Substantial damage. On 06/01/2014, N7638, a Schweizer sgs 1-34 glider, was landing at the Randall Airport (06N) in the grass, beside runway 26. The aircraft lost directional… - [Accident 20100813042979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100813042979A), Aug 13, 2010: Schweizer SGS 1-34 (N65916), Clermont, FL, Substantial damage. Glider landed to the south on runway 018 after the left wing came in contact with a tree during landing approach. The accident occurred at Seminole lake glider… - [Accident 20100421032259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100421032259A), Apr 21, 2010: Schweizer SGS 1-34 (N1148S), Waynesville, OH, Substantial damage. On April 21, 2010 at 15:45 EDT, a Schweizer SGS1-34, N1148S, registered to soaring society of dayton inc, collided with the ground while the pilot was… - [Accident 20090912016709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090912016709A), Sep 12, 2009: Scwzer SGS134 (N7656), Lake Elsinore, CA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) Glider on take off crashed on 29R at Skylark airport. Substantial damage. Pilot was transported to hospital and later died. - [Incident 20050806025589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050806025589I), Aug 6, 2005: Scwzer SGS134 (N7640), Dansville, NY, Minor damage. (-23) On Saturday, August 6, 2005, on rollout from landing, the right wing of a Schweizer glider, N7640, contacted the left wingtip of citabra N7591F which was… - [Accident 20030316004529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030316004529A), Mar 16, 2003: Scwzer SGS134 (N1169S), San Diego, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) N1169S, Schweizer STS-134 glider made a hard landing at the torrey Pines glider port. Major damage to aircraft, minor injuries to sole occupant. NTSB… - [Accident 20020902022419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020902022419A), Sep 2, 2002: Scwzer SGS134 (N2691H), Decatur, TX, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) On September 2, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. CDT, a Schweizer, model sgs 1-34 glider, N2691H, registered to north Texas soaring of Decatur, Texas, crashed during… - [Accident 20010505008629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010505008629A), May 5, 2001: Scwzer SGS134 (N7605), Adelanto, CA, Substantial damage. (.19)On may 5, 2001, about 1507 hours pacific daylight time, a Schweizer sgs 1-34, N7605, operated by the phoenix club, inc., anaheim, California, sustained… - [Accident 20000816015319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000816015319A), Aug 16, 2000: Scwzer SGS134 (N7679), Zephyrhills, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated on this flight that he was low on downwind leg and base leg to rwy 36. After turning to the final approach he pulled up to clear the trees… - [Accident 19991113047339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991113047339A), Nov 13, 1999: Scwzer SGS134 (N7646), East Lynne, MO, Substantial damage. (.4) The pilot reported that while on short final to runway 18, at an altitude of 350 feet AGL, the glider encountered a gust of wind and it turned left of the… - [Incident 19990606006529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990606006529I), Jun 6, 1999: Scwzer SGS134 (N7638), Hammonton, NJ, Minor damage. Acft was landing when the right wing struck bushes on the right side of the rwy, other circumstances are unknown. (-23) as aircraft approached to land runway… - [Accident 19980801026789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980801026789A), Aug 1, 1998: Scwzer SGS134 (N7631), Pensacola, FL, Substantial damage. The pilot stated that when he was about 100 feet off the ground, and attached to the tower airplane, his canopy suddenly opened. He climbed to 200 fet,… - [Incident 19980712035629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980712035629I), Jul 12, 1998: Scwzer SGS134 (N7638), Hammonton, NJ, Minor damage. (-23) No narrative available. - [Accident 19970923028199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970923028199A), Sep 23, 1997: Scwzer SGS134 (N7636), Heber, UT, Substantial damage. Overshot 7000FT runway landing. Struck a fence. Crosswind no help in slowing glider. - [Accident 19960407006069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960407006069A), Apr 7, 1996: Scwzer SGS134 (N7623), Inyokern, CA, Substantial damage. Encountered high sink rate below a ridge. Impacted ground. Had failed to allow sufficient altitude for terrain. - [Accident 19941022038429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941022038429A), Oct 22, 1994: Scwzer SGS134 (N7679), Mulberry, FL, Substantial damage. No brake on landing. Turned off runway avoid overrum. Struck sign and ditch leaky brake cylinder. Lost all fluid. - [Incident 19940721030509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940721030509I), Jul 21, 1994: Scwzer SGS134 (N7597), Dansville, NY, Minor damage. Narrative: on July 24, 1994 at 1445 EDT a schwiezer SGS-134 attempted a landing at dsv on runway alternate 14. The pilot misjudged the landing zone and landed… - [Accident 19940503009939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940503009939A), May 3, 1994: Scwzer SGS134 (N1163S), Hemet, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Made slow skidding turn onto base leg. Stalled. Spun to impact. - [Accident 19920425011069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920425011069A), Apr 25, 1992: Scwzer SGS134 (N7642), Elbert, CO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Observed diving to ground minus right wing. Separation due to overload. - [Accident 19910611021759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910611021759A), Jun 11, 1991: Scwzer SGS134 (N7634), Highland, IL, Substantial damage. Tried to land short due to another glider on runway. Struck dirt berm short of runway. - [Incident 19910512021559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910512021559I), May 12, 1991: Scwzer SGS134 (N65917), Kutztown, PA, Minor damage. Glider pilot extended downwind leg to lose altitude. Landed short of runway. Pilot competency to be re-examined. - [Accident 19900909047339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900909047339A), Sep 9, 1990: Scwzer SGS134 (N1163S), Hemet, CA, Substantial damage. High sink rate and headwind. Unable to make airport. Struck a rock while landing in a field. - [Accident 19880807034989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880807034989A), Aug 7, 1988: Scwzer SGS134 (N65920), Kutztown, PA, Substantial damage. Canopy came open on glider tow. Failed to hold position behind tow plane. Was cut loose and hit runway nose down. - [Incident 19871230080869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871230080869I), Dec 30, 1987: Scwzer SGS134R (N7675), Warner Springs, CA, Minor damage. Lost control on a tow takeoff roll. No wing runner. Made a tow release. Hit a parked glider adjacent to runway. - [Accident 19870815045629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870815045629A), Aug 15, 1987: Scwzer SGS134 (N7653), Dansville, NY, Substantial damage. Due to misunderstanding tow took off before glider ready. Glider stalled trying to return. Recovery was too late. - [Accident 19850914051009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850914051009A), Sep 14, 1985: Scwzer SGS134 (N7627), Hampshire, IL, Substantial damage. Attempted turn before landing and stalled into the ground. Spoilers not used. - [Incident 19840902050079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840902050079I), Sep 2, 1984: Scwzer SGS134 (N134BC), Peyton, CO, Minor damage. Ran out of lift. Landed off airport a mile and one half from the field. - [Accident 19831027057939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831027057939A), Oct 27, 1983: Scwzer SGS134 (N7629), North Conway, NH, Substantial damage. During ridge soaring flight, glider lost lift and crashed into trees in mountainous area. - [Accident 19830918050229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830918050229A), Sep 18, 1983: Scwzer SGS134 (N7636), Park City, UT, Substantial damage. Overshot planned landing on a golf course. Diverted to an open field. Dragged a wing landing. Glider ground looped. - [Accident 19830611025179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830611025179A), Jun 11, 1983: Scwzer SGS134 (N7652), Middletown, NY, Destroyed. Pilot misjudged glide angle and landed short of runway in the trees. - [Incident 19820820047699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820820047699I), Aug 20, 1982: Scwzer SGS134 (N7682), Hailey, ID, Minor damage. Ran out of lift on a cross-country flight. Wing hit a post landing on a road. - [Accident 19820702070859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820702070859A), Jul 2, 1982: Scwzer SGS134 (N7657), Oahu, HI, Substantial damage. Pilot aborted takeoff when he inadvertently opened canopy. Hard landing occurred causing substantial damage. - [Accident 19820624044289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820624044289A), Jun 24, 1982: Scwzer SGS134 (N7642), Colorado Spring, CO, Substantial damage. Glider canopy came open on lift off. Porpoised on runway prior to tow release while trying to close canopy. - [Accident 19810530029849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810530029849A), May 30, 1981: Scwzer SGS134 (N7676), Colorado Spring, CO, Substantial damage. Undershot runway. Misjedged strong surface winds. - [Accident 19801205071529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801205071529A), Dec 5, 1980: Scwzer SGS134 (N65912), Colorado Spring, CO, Substantial damage. Low turning final. Wing hit trees. Unskilled in type. Strong surface wind. - [Accident 19801122075819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801122075819A), Nov 22, 1980: Scwzer SGS134R (N7700S), Dansville, NY, Substantial damage. Stalled sailplane during low altitude downwind turn near a ridge line. Glider entered a flat spin into trees. - [Incident 19800724062359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800724062359I), Jul 24, 1980: Scwzer SGS134 (N7626), Reno, NV, Minor damage. Glider landed in rough terrain causing minor damage. - [Accident 19800430010709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800430010709A), Apr 30, 1980: Scwzer SGS134 (N1165S), Calistoga, CA, Destroyed. Misjudged altitude & air currents developed. High sink rate on approach. Hit short in a semi-stall. - [Accident 19800222003269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800222003269A), Feb 22, 1980: Scwzer SGS134 (N7653), Colorado Spring, CO, Substantial damage. Tried to land glider on road at airport due to traffic on runway. Overshot area. Hit fence. Hypoxia, drugs involved - [Accident 19800201002149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800201002149A), Feb 1, 1980: Scwzer SGS134 (N555CF), Colorado Spring, CO, Substantial damage. Used dive brakes for landing. Failed to maintain air speed. Made hard landing. Buckled fuselage. - [Accident 19790523012839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790523012839A), May 23, 1979: Scwzer SGS134 (N7605), Llano, CA, Substantial damage. Glider tow hitch released during initial climb. Overshot landing area in downwind landing. No defect found. - [Accident 19790505009919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790505009919A), May 5, 1979: Scwzer SGS134 (N76JP), Elmira, NY, Substantial damage. Pilot attempted a steep 270 degree turn from 200 feet altitude. Wing tip dragged ground. - [Accident 19780902025109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780902025109A), Sep 2, 1978: Scwzer SGS126E (N7596), Boulder, CO, Substantial damage. Fuselage dmgd. - [Accident 19780805021599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780805021599A), Aug 5, 1978: Scwzer SGS126E (N7646), Grain Valley, MO, Substantial damage - [Accident 19780527012139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780527012139A), May 27, 1978: Scwzer SGS126E (N7631), Fate, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot unable to find thermal lift. - [Accident 19770619016179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770619016179A), Jun 19, 1977: Scwzer SGS134 (N7658), Williamson, GA, Substantial damage. Tow aircraft sputtered during takeoff,released glider,aborted. - [Accident 19760904026439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760904026439A), Sep 4, 1976: Scwzer SGS134 (N7683), Minden, CA, Substantial damage. Single fuselage wheel. Collided with rocks avoiding cattle. - [Accident 19750808025939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750808025939A), Aug 8, 1975: Scwzer SGS134 (N17973), Adelanto, CA, Substantial damage. Single wheel. Ail quick disconnects not secured drg assembly All 55: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-34/incidents.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (1) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. 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