# NTSB investigations: Schweizer SGS 1-35

A list on [Schweizer SGS 1-35](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-35.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [NTSB CEN21LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA281.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35 · Wellington, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N2851H · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot’s loss of visual references during the landing approach resulting in an off-airport landing on rough sloping terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA239.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35 · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 6, 2021 · N2878H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s low-altitude release from tow for reasons that could not be determined, and his subsequent exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack while returning to the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA18CA557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA557.md): Schweizer SGS 1 35 · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N34107 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing and to use the Before Landing checklist.
- [NTSB NYC06LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA127.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35 · Eighty Four, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N91MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during approach, and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX04CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA246.md): Schweizer 1-35 · Sparks, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N2874H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance resulting in an undershoot of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC01LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA225.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35 · Cumberland, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2001 · N2540H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged distance and altitude. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the glider.
- [NTSB SEA00LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA085.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35 · Seaside, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2000 · N34173 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue to a point where he could not be assured of reaching a safe landing-out site if he encountered an area of significant sink after departing his planned route of flight. Factors include downdrafts, terrain that…
- [NTSB LAX98LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA147.md): Schweizer SGS-1-35 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1998 · N34187 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC97LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA108.md): Schweizer SGS 135 · Pepperell, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1997 · N17976 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent into water.
- [NTSB NYC90LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA193.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1990 · N34461 · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent release of the tow line at low altitude. A contributing factor was the landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX86LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA316.md): Schweizer SGS-1-35 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1986 · N34180 · Substantial damage
  > A Schweizer sgs 1-35, landed hard after a steep final approach. The pilot indicated that he was high on final approach and initially applied 30 degrees of flaps. He was still too high and elected to use 80 degrees (full) flaps. The aircraft landed hard nose…
- [NTSB NYC85FHM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FHM01.md): Schweizer SGS-1-35 · Middletown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N9JK · Substantial damage
  > The acft landed off the arpt after the plt lost alt in a spin. The plt was afraid that the glider would land short in trees so he landed on a highway. The hard lndg damaged the acft.
- [NTSB CHI80FEE30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEE30.md): Schweizer 1-35 · Hinckley, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 20, 1980 · N34266 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC80DHM20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DHM20.md): Schweizer SGS135 · Matamoras, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1980 · N2878H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80DLD18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DLD18.md): Schweizer SGS135 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 23, 1979 · N34185 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80DUM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUM04.md): Schweizer SGS135 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 10, 1979 · N40BS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FGT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FGT01.md): Schweizer SGS135 · Port Matilda, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 14, 1979 · N34182 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78DUJ62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUJ62.md): Schweizer 1-35 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 29, 1978 · N135RD · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77DLG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLG31.md): Schweizer SGS135 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1977 · N34176 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77DXQ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DXQ25.md): Schweizer 1-35 · Dayton, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1977 · N135V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEK19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEK19.md): Schweizer 1-35 · Derwent, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 18, 1977 · N34291 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76DEE64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEE64.md): Schweizer SGS135 · Hinckley, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1976 · N34266 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FNE21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FNE21.md): Schweizer SGS135 · Plymouth, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 28, 1976 · N34189 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76AL021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76AL021.md): Schweizer SGS135 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 21, 1975 · N34087 · Destroyed

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('8050148')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-35/ntsb

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