# FAA incident reports: Schweizer SGS 1-36 A list on [Schweizer SGS 1-36](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-36.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20120627013049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120627013049A.md): Schweizer SGS 1-36 · Bishop, CA · Jun 27, 2012 · N3617U · 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 mountains. Soaring flight was maintained for about 1.5 hours reaching an altitude of 12,200 feet. On… - [Accident 20100528038049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100528038049A.md): Schweizer SGS 1-36 · Jacksonville, FL · May 28, 2010 · N36204 · 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 Jacksonville, Florida. The pilot notified kvqq tower that he was not going to make heg and requested… - [Accident 20100515033811A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100515033811A.md): Schweizer SGS 1-36 · Reno, NV · May 15, 2010 · N3617E · 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 back just aft of the cockpit. Then bounced up in the air and traveled approximately 200 to 300 more… - [Incident 20030528010659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030528010659I.md): Scwzer SGS136 · Wellington, NV · May 28, 2003 · N3620T · 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 to land off airport on mason valley road. During the landing the right wing tip of the glider struck… - [Accident 20010506010089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010506010089A.md): Scwzer SGS136 · Upperblack Eddy, PA · May 6, 2001 · N3620Y · 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, Pennsylvania. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological flight conditions… - [Accident 20001111023439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001111023439A.md): Scwzer SGS136 · Lake Elsimore, CA · Nov 11, 2000 · N3621R · 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 initial approach point near the airport in preparation for landing. The student misread the altimeter and… - [Incident 20000603017789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000603017789I.md): Scwzer SGS136 · Sparks, NV · Jun 3, 2000 · N3617U · 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 information: the pilot, whiel on vaction in the U.S., had not obtained a uu.s. student pilot certificate. The… - [Accident 19961102034609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961102034609A.md): Scwzer SGS136 · Boulder, CO · Nov 2, 1996 · N3616Z · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Glider experienced inflight breakup and crashed. - [Incident 19960206005209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960206005209I.md): Scwzer SGS136 · Warner Springs, CA · Feb 6, 1996 · N36148 · 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 directional control of the glider, during takeoff, while being rope-towed by another aircraft. The… - [Incident 19950624033559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950624033559I.md): Scwzer SGS136 · Ephrata, WA · Jun 24, 1995 · N36156 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS136 · Hemet, CA · May 6, 1992 · N3619U · 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.md): Scwzer SGS136 · Erwinna, PA · Nov 15, 1991 · N3617C · 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.md): Scwzer SGS136 · Wurtsboro, NY · Apr 6, 1991 · N3620D · 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.md): Scwzer SGS136 · Sparks, NV · Jun 14, 1987 · N3616F · 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.md): Scwzer SGS136 · Waynesville, OH · Jun 17, 1986 · N36175 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS136 · Hemet, CA · Apr 30, 1985 · N36156 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS136 · Marana, AZ · Sep 22, 1984 · N3617U · 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.md): Scwzer SGS136 · Elmira, NY · Aug 25, 1984 · N3622E · 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.md): Scwzer SGS136 · Colorado Spring, CO · Dec 1, 1983 · N3621B · Substantial damage > Pilot made landing while aircraft was drifting sideways causing substantial damage. - [Accident 19830106000589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830106000589A.md): Scwzer SGS136 · Colorado Spring, CO · Jan 6, 1983 · N36166 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS136 · New London, NH · Jul 3, 1982 · N3620Y · 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.md): Scwer SGS136 · Montpelier, OH · Jun 18, 1981 · N36183 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS1* · Calistoga, CA · Apr 14, 1981 · N3616C · Destroyed > Student glider pilot misread altimeter & then realized mistake. Stalled trying to stretch glide. ## 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 ('8050153') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-36/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.