Schweizer SGS 1-36

FAA incident reports · 23

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8050153')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Accident 20120627013049ASchweizer SGS 1-36 · Bishop, CAGlider, 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 mountains. Soaring flight was maintained for about 1.5 hours reaching an altitude of 12,200 feet. On…Jun 27, 2012 · N3617U · Substantial damageAccident 20100528038049ASchweizer SGS 1-36 · Jacksonville, FLOn 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 Jacksonville, Florida. The pilot notified kvqq tower that he was not going to make heg and requested…May 28, 2010 · N36204 · Substantial damageAccident 20100515033811ASchweizer SGS 1-36 · Reno, NVEye 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 back just aft of the cockpit. Then bounced up in the air and traveled approximately 200 to 300 more…May 15, 2010 · N3617E · Substantial damageIncident 20030528010659IScwzer SGS136 · Wellington, NV(-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 to land off airport on mason valley road. During the landing the right wing tip of the glider struck…May 28, 2003 · N3620T · Minor damageAccident 20010506010089AScwzer SGS136 · Upperblack Eddy, PA(.19)On may 6, 2001, about 0947 eastern daylight time, a schweitzer 136, N3620Y, was substantially damaged after impacting trees near tinicum township, Pennsylvania. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological flight conditions…May 6, 2001 · N3620Y · Substantial damageAccident 20001111023439AScwzer SGS136 · Lake Elsimore, CA(-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 initial approach point near the airport in preparation for landing. The student misread the altimeter and…Nov 11, 2000 · N3621R · Substantial damageIncident 20000603017789IScwzer SGS136 · Sparks, NV(-23)The pilot landed off-airport. During roll out, the glider encountered a shallow trench, resulting I minor skin damage to the glider. Additional information: the pilot, whiel on vaction in the U.S., had not obtained a uu.s. student pilot certificate. The…Jun 3, 2000 · N3617U · Minor damageAccident 19961102034609AScwzer SGS136 · Boulder, COGlider experienced inflight breakup and crashed.Nov 2, 1996 · N3616Z · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19960206005209IScwzer SGS136 · Warner Springs, CANarrative: Mr. Maas provided the following information, in a telephone conversation with inspector park, at approximately 1530 PDT, on 02/06/96: Mr. Maas lost directional control of the glider, during takeoff, while being rope-towed by another aircraft. The…Feb 6, 1996 · N36148 · Minor damageIncident 19950624033559IScwzer SGS136 · Ephrata, WAEncountered sink on cross country glider trip. Tried to return. Landed half mile form airport in open field.Jun 24, 1995 · N36156 · Minor damageAccident 19920506029669AScwzer SGS136 · Hemet, CAHeavy rain moved into area during soaring near airport. Elected to land off airport. Damaged by rough ground.May 6, 1992 · N3619U · Substantial damageAccident 19911115052079AScwzer SGS136 · Erwinna, PAFirst flight in type. Unsure of trim,pitched up on tow. Used down elevator,hit runway,bounced,released and crashed.Nov 15, 1991 · N3617C · Substantial damageAccident 19910406009239AScwzer SGS136 · Wurtsboro, NYPulled up abruptly from very high speed descent,both wings broke off from overload. No evidence mechanical failure.Apr 6, 1991 · N3620D · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19870614061099AScwzer SGS136 · Sparks, NVThe glider drifted off the side of the runway and hit a parked truck. The student was flying in gusty winds.Jun 14, 1987 · N3616F · Substantial damageAccident 19860617025349AScwzer SGS136 · Waynesville, OHThe glider stalled on final and hit the ground. The pilot was noted for erratic and unsafe behavior.Jun 17, 1986 · N36175 · DestroyedAccident 19850430016769AScwzer SGS136 · Hemet, CASpoilers inadvertently deployed after takeoff, would not retract. Cut away, landed on racetrack, wing hit a fence.Apr 30, 1985 · N36156 · Substantial damageAccident 19840922050679AScwzer SGS136 · Marana, AZDeveloped high sink rate. Had to land in rough desert short of the glider port. Low brush cause a ground loop.Sep 22, 1984 · N3617U · Substantial damageAccident 19840825043279AScwzer SGS136 · Elmira, NYGlider pilot tryed a 180 back to airport after tow rope broke during climb out after takeoff.Aug 25, 1984 · N3622E · Substantial damageAccident 19831201061059AScwzer SGS136 · Colorado Spring, COPilot made landing while aircraft was drifting sideways causing substantial damage.Dec 1, 1983 · N3621B · Substantial damageAccident 19830106000589AScwzer SGS136 · Colorado Spring, COPilot exceeded red line speed on dive to obtain maximum altitude. Bent and tore wing spars. Misused dive brakes.Jan 6, 1983 · N36166 · Substantial damageAccident 19820703032469AScwzer SGS136 · New London, NHGlider tow rope parted on takeoff. Glider stalled into trees turning to avoid people on a golf course. Rope defect.Jul 3, 1982 · N3620Y · Substantial damageAccident 19810618033869AScwer SGS136 · Montpelier, OHPilot failed to line up with runway and dragged wing-tip in his attempt to correct, causing crash.Jun 18, 1981 · N36183 · Substantial damageAccident 19810414032249AScwzer SGS1* · Calistoga, CAStudent glider pilot misread altimeter & then realized mistake. Stalled trying to stretch glide.Apr 14, 1981 · N3616C · Destroyed
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