# Schweizer SGS 1-36 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8050153 - Manufacturer (registry): SCHWEIZER - Model: SGS 1-36 - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS G5EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G5EA) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: K & L Soaring LLC - Registered aircraft: 28 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-36 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 (28) - [N136YP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N136YP): [Fault Line Flyers](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAULT%20LINE%20FLYERS), [Leander, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Leander), built 1981, S/N 38 - [N236WE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N236WE): [Marks Peter J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARKS%20PETER%20J), [Long Branch, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Long%20Branch), built 1985, S/N 44 - [N36148](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36148): [Sky Sailing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20SAILING%20INC), [Warner Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Warner%20Springs), built 1980, S/N 3 - [N3614N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3614N): [Ings Deborah](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INGS%20DEBORAH), [Centennial, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Centennial), built 1980, S/N 2 - [N36156](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36156): [Moos Milton H Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOOS%20MILTON%20H%20TRUSTEE), [Westerville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Westerville), S/N 5 - [N3615B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3615B): [Difco Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIFCO%20LEASING%20LLC), [Newark, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Newark), built 1980, S/N 4 - [N36166](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36166): [Grecco Joseph J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRECCO%20JOSEPH%20J), [Saddle Brook, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Saddle%20Brook), built 1981, S/N 10 - [N3616F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3616F): [Wengair LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WENGAIR%20LLC), [Powell, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Powell), built 1980, S/N 7 - [N3616G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3616G): [Arizona Soaring Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARIZONA%20SOARING%20INC), [Maricopa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Maricopa), built 1980, S/N 8 - [N3617B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3617B): [Central Pennsylvania Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20PENNSYLVANIA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Lemont, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Lemont), built 1981, S/N 11 - [N3617D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3617D): [Shortridge Randall A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHORTRIDGE%20RANDALL%20A), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), built 1981, S/N 14 - [N3617E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3617E): [Tampa Bay Soaring Society Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAMPA%20BAY%20SOARING%20SOCIETY%20INC), [Zephyrhills, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Zephyrhills), S/N 16 - [N3617Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3617Q): [Cermack Michael W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CERMACK%20MICHAEL%20W), [Quartz Hill, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Quartz%20Hill), built 1981, S/N 17 - [N36183](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36183): [Kendallville Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENDALLVILLE%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Kendallville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Kendallville), built 1981, S/N 25 - [N3618D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3618D): [Andrew Ross F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDREW%20ROSS%20F), [Woods Cross, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Woods%20Cross), built 1981, S/N 24 - [N3619B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3619B): [Leggett David R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEGGETT%20DAVID%20R), [Bangor, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Bangor), built 1981, S/N 26 - [N3619G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3619G): [Schrepple Edward W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHREPPLE%20EDWARD%20W), [Shamong, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Shamong), S/N 27 - [N3619P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3619P): [Kraemer Richard A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRAEMER%20RICHARD%20A), [Hollywood, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hollywood), built 1981, S/N 28 - [N3619U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3619U): [Winsor Wyant W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINSOR%20WYANT%20W), [Tehachapi, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Tehachapi), built 1981, S/N 29 - [N36204](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36204): [K & L Soaring LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/K%20%26%20L%20SOARING%20LLC), [Cayuta, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Cayuta), S/N 35 - [N3620T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3620T): [Nevada Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), built 1981, S/N 32 - [N3621B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3621B): [Tampa Bay Soaring Society Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAMPA%20BAY%20SOARING%20SOCIETY%20INC), [Zephyrhills, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Zephyrhills), built 1981, S/N 36 - [N3621G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3621G): [Simpkins Haskell](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMPKINS%20HASKELL), [Cincinnati, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Cincinnati), built 1981, S/N 37 - [N3621T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3621T): [Butler Thomas K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUTLER%20THOMAS%20K), [Austin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Austin), built 1981, S/N 40 - [N3622B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3622B): [Horan W Gareth](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HORAN%20W%20GARETH), [Glenside, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Glenside), built 1982, S/N 41 - [N3622W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3622W): [Superior Soaring LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUPERIOR%20SOARING%20LLC), [Scottsdale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Scottsdale), S/N 43 - [N625CW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N625CW): [Trottier Walter R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TROTTIER%20WALTER%20R), [Bronx, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Bronx), built 1981, S/N 19 - [N96CG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N96CG): [Glasford John T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLASFORD%20JOHN%20T), [Rapid City, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Rapid%20City), built 1981, S/N 30 ## NTSB investigations (19) 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 WPR12CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA278), Jun 27, 2012: Schweizer SGS 1-36 (N3617U), Bishop, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider’s encounter with insufficient atmospheric lift to maintain soaring flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing. - [NTSB ERA10CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA291), May 28, 2010: Schweizer SGS 1-36 (N36204), Jacksonville, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider pilot’s delayed decision to divert following a loss of thermal lift. - [NTSB WPR10CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA244), May 16, 2010: Schweizer SGS136 (N3617E), Reno, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s selection of the wrong runway for the wind conditions and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was the student's lack of total… - [NTSB NYC01LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA114), May 6, 2001: Schweitzer 136 (N3620Y), Tinicum Twnshp., PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision to delay his landing. A factor related to the accident was the loss of thermal lift. - [NTSB LAX01LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA038), Nov 11, 2000: Schweizer SGS 1-36 (N3621R), Lake Elsinore, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudged altitude approaching the airstrip and his failure to maintain airspeed resulted in the glider's collision with trees. - [NTSB FTW97FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA033), Nov 2, 1996: Schweizer SGS 1-36 (N3616Z), Boulder, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft by performing an aerobatic maneuver, resulting in total failure of the wing spar. - [NTSB LAX92LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA285), May 6, 1992: Schweizer 1-36 (N3619U), Hemet, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS HIS FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PREFLIGHT WEATHER BRIEFING. - [NTSB NYC92LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA033), Nov 15, 1991: Schweizer SGS-1-36 (N3617C), Erwinna, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT ROTATED THE GLIDER PREMATURELY, RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AT TOO LOW AN ALTITUDE TO ALLOW RECOVERY. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S TOTAL LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN… - [NTSB NYC91LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA102), Apr 6, 1991: Schweizer SGS-1-30 (N3620D), Wurtsboro, NY, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: AN INFLIGHT FAILURE OF THE LEFT WING SPAR DUE TO OVERLOAD FROM PILOT INDUCED CONTROL INPUTS, WHILE RECOVERING FROM A DIVE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE, THE PILOT'S DECISION TO FLY WITH THE… - [NTSB SEA87LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA117), Jun 14, 1987: Schweizer SGS 1-36 (N3616F), Reno, NV, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL86FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA174), Jun 17, 1986: Schweizer SGS 1-36 (N36175), Waynesville, OH, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX85LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA233), Apr 30, 1985: Schweizer SGS1-36 (N36156), Hemet, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX84LA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA492), Sep 22, 1984: Schweizer SGS 1-36 (N3617U), Marana, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC84FFJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FFJ04), Aug 25, 1984: Schweizer SGS 1-36 (N3622E), Elmira, NY, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB DEN84LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA035), Dec 1, 1983: Schweizer SGS1-36 (N3621B), Colorado Spring, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN83FTE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTE05), Jan 6, 1983: Schweizer 1-36 (N36166), Colo Springs, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC82DA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA153), Jul 3, 1982: Schweizer SGS-1-36 (N3620Y), New London, NH, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81DEK20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DEK20), Jun 18, 1981: Schweizer 1-36 (N36183), Montpelier, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81DVG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVG25), Apr 14, 1981: Schweizer SGS136 (N3616C), Calistoga, CA, destroyed ## FAA accident and incident reports (23) 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 20120627013049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120627013049A), Jun 27, 2012: Schweizer SGS 1-36 (N3617U), Bishop, CA, Substantial damage. Glider, N3617U, launched from the bih airport on June 27, 2012 via aero tow at about 1430 local and was towed to an altitude of 3000 feet AGL above the white… - [Accident 20100528038049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100528038049A), May 28, 2010: Schweizer SGS 1-36 (N36204), Jacksonville, FL, Substantial damage. On may 28, 2010 at approximately 1515 EDT, Schweizer, sgs 1-36 glider registration number N36204, s/n 35, piloted by robert c hartwig was on decent to heg in… - [Accident 20100515033811A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100515033811A), May 15, 2010: Schweizer SGS 1-36 (N3617E), Reno, NV, Substantial damage. Eye witness to the accident reported that during landing on runway 3 that the pilot veered to the right of the runway and struck a parked glider N2509H, on its… - [Incident 20030528010659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030528010659I), May 28, 2003: Scwzer SGS136 (N3620T), Wellington, NV, Minor damage. (-23) While flying over the pine nut mountains southeast of carson city, NV, the pilot, at 10,000 feet encountered a wind rotor and high sink rate forcing him… - [Accident 20010506010089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010506010089A), May 6, 2001: Scwzer SGS136 (N3620Y), Upperblack Eddy, PA, Substantial damage. (.19)On may 6, 2001, about 0947 eastern daylight time, a schweitzer 136, N3620Y, was substantially damaged after impacting trees near tinicum township,… - [Accident 20001111023439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001111023439A), Nov 11, 2000: Scwzer SGS136 (N3621R), Lake Elsimore, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) The student pilot was on a supervised solo glider flight in the local flying area. After approx. one hour of flight the pilot was returning to the… - [Incident 20000603017789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000603017789I), Jun 3, 2000: Scwzer SGS136 (N3617U), Sparks, NV, Minor damage. (-23)The pilot landed off-airport. During roll out, the glider encountered a shallow trench, resulting I minor skin damage to the glider. Additional… - [Accident 19961102034609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961102034609A), Nov 2, 1996: Scwzer SGS136 (N3616Z), Boulder, CO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Glider experienced inflight breakup and crashed. - [Incident 19960206005209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960206005209I), Feb 6, 1996: Scwzer SGS136 (N36148), Warner Springs, CA, Minor damage. Narrative: Mr. Maas provided the following information, in a telephone conversation with inspector park, at approximately 1530 PDT, on 02/06/96: Mr. Maas lost… - [Incident 19950624033559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950624033559I), Jun 24, 1995: Scwzer SGS136 (N36156), Ephrata, WA, Minor damage. Encountered sink on cross country glider trip. Tried to return. Landed half mile form airport in open field. - [Accident 19920506029669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920506029669A), May 6, 1992: Scwzer SGS136 (N3619U), Hemet, CA, Substantial damage. Heavy rain moved into area during soaring near airport. Elected to land off airport. Damaged by rough ground. - [Accident 19911115052079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911115052079A), Nov 15, 1991: Scwzer SGS136 (N3617C), Erwinna, PA, Substantial damage. First flight in type. Unsure of trim,pitched up on tow. Used down elevator,hit runway,bounced,released and crashed. - [Accident 19910406009239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910406009239A), Apr 6, 1991: Scwzer SGS136 (N3620D), Wurtsboro, NY, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pulled up abruptly from very high speed descent,both wings broke off from overload. No evidence mechanical failure. - [Accident 19870614061099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870614061099A), Jun 14, 1987: Scwzer SGS136 (N3616F), Sparks, NV, Substantial damage. The glider drifted off the side of the runway and hit a parked truck. The student was flying in gusty winds. - [Accident 19860617025349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860617025349A), Jun 17, 1986: Scwzer SGS136 (N36175), Waynesville, OH, Destroyed. The glider stalled on final and hit the ground. The pilot was noted for erratic and unsafe behavior. - [Accident 19850430016769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850430016769A), Apr 30, 1985: Scwzer SGS136 (N36156), Hemet, CA, Substantial damage. Spoilers inadvertently deployed after takeoff, would not retract. Cut away, landed on racetrack, wing hit a fence. - [Accident 19840922050679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840922050679A), Sep 22, 1984: Scwzer SGS136 (N3617U), Marana, AZ, Substantial damage. Developed high sink rate. Had to land in rough desert short of the glider port. Low brush cause a ground loop. - [Accident 19840825043279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840825043279A), Aug 25, 1984: Scwzer SGS136 (N3622E), Elmira, NY, Substantial damage. Glider pilot tryed a 180 back to airport after tow rope broke during climb out after takeoff. - [Accident 19831201061059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831201061059A), Dec 1, 1983: Scwzer SGS136 (N3621B), Colorado Spring, CO, Substantial damage. Pilot made landing while aircraft was drifting sideways causing substantial damage. - [Accident 19830106000589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830106000589A), Jan 6, 1983: Scwzer SGS136 (N36166), Colorado Spring, CO, Substantial damage. Pilot exceeded red line speed on dive to obtain maximum altitude. Bent and tore wing spars. Misused dive brakes. - [Accident 19820703032469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820703032469A), Jul 3, 1982: Scwzer SGS136 (N3620Y), New London, NH, Substantial damage. Glider tow rope parted on takeoff. Glider stalled into trees turning to avoid people on a golf course. Rope defect. - [Accident 19810618033869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810618033869A), Jun 18, 1981: Scwer SGS136 (N36183), Montpelier, OH, Substantial damage. Pilot failed to line up with runway and dragged wing-tip in his attempt to correct, causing crash. - [Accident 19810414032249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810414032249A), Apr 14, 1981: Scwzer SGS1* (N3616C), Calistoga, CA, Destroyed. Student glider pilot misread altimeter & then realized mistake. Stalled trying to stretch glide. ## 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. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. 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