- Manufacturer (registry)
- SCHWEIZER
- Model
- SGS 1-35C
- Registry code
- 8050151
- Registered
- 26 aircraft
- Type
- Glider
- Engines
- None
- Seats
- 1
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed
- 105 mph
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDSG4EA
- Holder
- K & L Soaring LLC
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
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Aircraft by year built · 35
| 1976 | 10 |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 2
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1987 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 |
Airframe · Schweizer SGS 1-35C
AD 87-17-01Tow Release InstallationAD 87-02-01Tow-Release Installation InspectionQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8050151'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8050151'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Registered aircraft · 26
N135CSNick Kevin E · Loma Linda, CAN135DBDavis Michael D · Boerne, TXN135EXDelash John · Williamson, GA
See all 26 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8050151')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8050151')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 14
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 8 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB CEN22FA224Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSchweizer SGS135 · Midlothian, TXThe pilot’s incapacitation by an aortic dissection (natural disease).NTSB CHI07CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-35C · Northfield, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall during the off-airport landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the dirt/rock pile.NTSB LAX93LA324Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 1-35C · Wickenburg, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering to land, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB SEA92LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-1-35C · Big Timber, MTAirspeed was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: no thermal lift and inadequate remedial action.NTSB SEA92LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-1-35C · Hood River, ORPoor preflight planning and preparation along with the pilot's restricted visibility. Factors to the accident were: clouds and VFR flight into IMC.NTSB BFO90LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-1-35C · Paint Bank, VAThe pilot's improper inflight planning which led to an off-airport landing after encountering deteriorating lift conditions. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain and lack of a suitable landing area.NTSB LAX86FUG05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSchweizer SGS-1-35C · Palm Springs, CADuring a pleasure flight, the acft was not getting the lift required to maintain alt. The plt decided to return to the arpt, however, enroute the plt realized that he would not make it back to the rwy. The plt decided to land in an east west direction on a…NTSB NYC86FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-1-35C · North Conway, NHDuring an off airport landing attempt in a cleared corn field, the glider was approaching a treeline at an altitude of 10 to 20 ft AGL. Witnesses observed the glider pull up and bank to the left before falling nose first into the ground. The pilot's log book…NTSB LAX83FA386Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-35C · Jamul, CAReportedly, after waiting almost 2 hrs, the plt decided he would fly the sailplane, either for 1 hr or until the owner arrived, when the owner arrived, he observed the sailplane flying back & forth along the north side of ridge area. Subsequently, the acft…NTSB NYC81FFJ11Accident · Minor injuriesClosedSchweizer 1-35C · Java, NYNTSB NYC81DHA12Accident · Minor injuriesClosedSchweizer 1-35C · Blairstown, NJNTSB LAX80DUG40Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer 1-35C · Perris, CANTSB DEN79DTE38Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS135 · Colorado Spr, CONTSB NYC78DHA40Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweitzer 1-35C · Kutztown, PA
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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 ('8050151')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('8050151')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 14
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20220605022179ASchweizer SGS 1-35C · Midlothian, TXMidlothian TX: (TA11):[privacy data omitted] single seat, mid-wing glider, SGS1-35G, landed 1/2 mile short of the runway due to unknown circumstances. No ATC svcs provided. POB: 1, injuries: 1 fatal, with no aircraft damage. Pilot certificate [privacy data…Accident 20070720019869AScwzer SGS135C · Stanton, MN(-23) The pilot airman [privacy data omitted] encountered unexpected aerial downdrafts, which led to an off field glider landing, 4 miles from the intended airfield. During landing, the pilot airman [privacy data omitted] pulled nose up to avoid impacting…Accident 19930815029459AScwzer SGS135C · Wickenburg, AZUnable to reach airport. Stalled and spun in trying to avoid powerlines during off airport landing.Accident 19920520015539AScwzer SGS135C · Big Timber, MTUnable to make destination due to loss of thermals. Selected a field. High sink rate on final,unable to correct.Accident 19920105000099AScwzer SGS135C · Hood River, ORCanopy fogged up on tow. Released. Unable to see out,entered cloud. Jettisoned canopy. Broke out. Hit trees landingAccident 19891112066349AScwzer SGS135C · Paint Bank, VAUnsuitable thermals for crosscountry trip. Turned back, unable to clear ridge put glider into trees.Accident 19860927046969AScwzer SGS135C · Palm Springs, CAGlider pilot failed to stay close enough to a recovery field. During emergency pattern,aircraft spun to the ground.Accident 19851025053949AScwzer SGS135C · North Conway, NHPulled up from 20 feet AGL to clear a treeline. Banked and stalled impacting the ground.Accident 19830814040679AScwzer SGS135C · Jamul, CACrash occurred during ridge soaring by inexperienced glider pilot. Glider crashed on downwind side of ridge.Accident 19810509022739AScwzer SGS135 · Java, NYAircraft stalled and spun in while in traffic pattern for landing. Pilot indicates that altimeter was set wrong.Accident 19810503022109AScwzer SGS135 · Blairstown, NJGlider pilot released tow because of turbulence immediately after takeoff and crashed into trees.Accident 19800526019699AScwzer SGS135C · Perris, CAPilot attempted downwind landing because of wind shift during flight.Accident 19790516018939AScwzer SGS135C · Colorado Spring, COGlider pilot lost thermal lift. Landed in pasture. Hit rocks.Accident 19780930029969AScwzer SGS135C · Kutztown, PA
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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 ('8050151')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 ('8050151')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.
STCs that may be installed · 1
Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8050151')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
FROM (
SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8050151')
GROUP BY stc_number
) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.