# FAA incident reports: Schweizer SGS 1-34 A list on [Schweizer SGS 1-34](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-34.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 55 reports - [Accident 20180627008709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180627008709A.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Boulder, CO · Jun 27, 2018 · N134BC · 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 student pilot [privacy data omitted] made a hard landing due to rapidly changing/adverse weather… - [Accident 20140819016279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140819016279A.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Marana, AZ · Aug 19, 2014 · N7628 · 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. N7628 attempted to land back onto one of the gliderport runways but was unsuccessful. At… - [Accident 20140601007021A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140601007021A.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Middletown, NY · Jun 1, 2014 · N7638 · 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 control and struck a Piper, PA-18A, N7067D, towplane parked next to the runway. [privacy data omitted]… - [Accident 20100813042979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100813042979A.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Clermont, FL · Aug 13, 2010 · N65916 · 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 port (6FLO). Visual inspection of the aircraft revealed substantial damage to nose section of the… - [Accident 20100421032259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100421032259A.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Waynesville, OH · Apr 21, 2010 · N1148S · 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 attempting to land at Caesar Creek soaring club field, Waynesville, Ohio while on a local flight. Visual… - [Accident 20090912016709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090912016709A.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Lake Elsinore, CA · Sep 12, 2009 · N7656 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Dansville, NY · Aug 6, 2005 · N7640 · 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 parked in the grass. No injuries occurred and there was minor damge to both aircraft. This incident… - [Accident 20030316004529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030316004529A.md): Scwzer SGS134 · San Diego, CA · Mar 16, 2003 · N1169S · 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 upgraded this occurence to an accident. - [Accident 20020902022419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020902022419A.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Decatur, TX · Sep 2, 2002 · N2691H · 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 an approach to Decatur Municipal Airport, on a 14 CFR part 91 pleasure flight. Visual meteorological… - [Accident 20010505008629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010505008629A.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Adelanto, CA · May 5, 2001 · N7605 · 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 substantial damage when it landed short of the runway at Krey field, Adelanto, California. Visual… - [Accident 20000816015319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000816015319A.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Zephyrhills, FL · Aug 16, 2000 · N7679 · 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 the glider stalled and spun to the right. Glider crashed short of airport on final to rwy 36. This… - [Accident 19991113047339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991113047339A.md): Scwzer SGS134 · East Lynne, MO · Nov 13, 1999 · N7646 · 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 runway heading. He elected to perform a 360 degree turn to the left to realign the glider with the… - [Incident 19990606006529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990606006529I.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Hammonton, NJ · Jun 6, 1999 · N7638 · 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 21 the right wing tip touched branches on edge of runway. Aircraft yawed right striking several… - [Accident 19980801026789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980801026789A.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Pensacola, FL · Aug 1, 1998 · N7631 · 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, released the towrope, and made a 180 degree turn to the left to return to the airport for landing. While… - [Incident 19980712035629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980712035629I.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Hammonton, NJ · Jul 12, 1998 · N7638 · Minor damage > (-23) No narrative available. - [Accident 19970923028199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970923028199A.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Heber, UT · Sep 23, 1997 · N7636 · Substantial damage > Overshot 7000FT runway landing. Struck a fence. Crosswind no help in slowing glider. - [Accident 19960407006069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960407006069A.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Inyokern, CA · Apr 7, 1996 · N7623 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Mulberry, FL · Oct 22, 1994 · N7679 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Dansville, NY · Jul 21, 1994 · N7597 · 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 short in the tree tops. The pilot climbed down. The glider had to be removed from the tree & during… - [Accident 19940503009939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940503009939A.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Hemet, CA · May 3, 1994 · N1163S · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Made slow skidding turn onto base leg. Stalled. Spun to impact. - [Accident 19920425011069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920425011069A.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Elbert, CO · Apr 25, 1992 · N7642 · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Observed diving to ground minus right wing. Separation due to overload. - [Accident 19910611021759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910611021759A.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Highland, IL · Jun 11, 1991 · N7634 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Kutztown, PA · May 12, 1991 · N65917 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Hemet, CA · Sep 9, 1990 · N1163S · 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.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Kutztown, PA · Aug 7, 1988 · N65920 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS134R · Warner Springs, CA · Dec 30, 1987 · N7675 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Dansville, NY · Aug 15, 1987 · N7653 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Hampshire, IL · Sep 14, 1985 · N7627 · Substantial damage > Attempted turn before landing and stalled into the ground. Spoilers not used. - [Incident 19840902050079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840902050079I.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Peyton, CO · Sep 2, 1984 · N134BC · Minor damage > Ran out of lift. Landed off airport a mile and one half from the field. - [Accident 19831027057939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831027057939A.md): Scwzer SGS134 · North Conway, NH · Oct 27, 1983 · N7629 · Substantial damage > During ridge soaring flight, glider lost lift and crashed into trees in mountainous area. - [Accident 19830918050229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830918050229A.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Park City, UT · Sep 18, 1983 · N7636 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Middletown, NY · Jun 11, 1983 · N7652 · Destroyed > Pilot misjudged glide angle and landed short of runway in the trees. - [Incident 19820820047699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820820047699I.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Hailey, ID · Aug 20, 1982 · N7682 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Oahu, HI · Jul 2, 1982 · N7657 · Substantial damage > Pilot aborted takeoff when he inadvertently opened canopy. Hard landing occurred causing substantial damage. - [Accident 19820624044289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820624044289A.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Colorado Spring, CO · Jun 24, 1982 · N7642 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Colorado Spring, CO · May 30, 1981 · N7676 · Substantial damage > Undershot runway. Misjedged strong surface winds. - [Accident 19801205071529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801205071529A.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Colorado Spring, CO · Dec 5, 1980 · N65912 · Substantial damage > Low turning final. Wing hit trees. Unskilled in type. Strong surface wind. - [Accident 19801122075819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801122075819A.md): Scwzer SGS134R · Dansville, NY · Nov 22, 1980 · N7700S · 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.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Reno, NV · Jul 24, 1980 · N7626 · Minor damage > Glider landed in rough terrain causing minor damage. - [Accident 19800430010709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800430010709A.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Calistoga, CA · Apr 30, 1980 · N1165S · Destroyed > Misjudged altitude & air currents developed. High sink rate on approach. Hit short in a semi-stall. - [Accident 19800222003269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800222003269A.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Colorado Spring, CO · Feb 22, 1980 · N7653 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Colorado Spring, CO · Feb 1, 1980 · N555CF · Substantial damage > Used dive brakes for landing. Failed to maintain air speed. Made hard landing. Buckled fuselage. - [Accident 19790523012839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790523012839A.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Llano, CA · May 23, 1979 · N7605 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Elmira, NY · May 5, 1979 · N76JP · Substantial damage > Pilot attempted a steep 270 degree turn from 200 feet altitude. Wing tip dragged ground. - [Accident 19780902025109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780902025109A.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Boulder, CO · Sep 2, 1978 · N7596 · Substantial damage > Fuselage dmgd. - [Accident 19780805021599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780805021599A.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Grain Valley, MO · Aug 5, 1978 · N7646 · Substantial damage - [Accident 19780527012139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780527012139A.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Fate, TX · May 27, 1978 · N7631 · Substantial damage > Pilot unable to find thermal lift. - [Accident 19770619016179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770619016179A.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Williamson, GA · Jun 19, 1977 · N7658 · Substantial damage > Tow aircraft sputtered during takeoff,released glider,aborted. - [Accident 19760904026439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760904026439A.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Minden, CA · Sep 4, 1976 · N7683 · Substantial damage > Single fuselage wheel. Collided with rocks avoiding cattle. - [Accident 19750808025939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750808025939A.md): Scwzer SGS134 · Adelanto, CA · Aug 8, 1975 · N17973 · Substantial damage > Single wheel. Ail quick disconnects not secured drg assembly Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-34/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8050146') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-34/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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