# Schweizer SGS 2-32

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8050206
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHWEIZER
- Model: SGS 2-32
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 3
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 82 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS G1EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G1EA) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: K & L Soaring LLC
- Registered aircraft: 47
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-32

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 (47)

- [N1146S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1146S): [Honolulu Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HONOLULU%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Waialua, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Waialua), built 1971, S/N 76
- [N1189S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1189S): [Skysurfing Hawaii LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYSURFING%20HAWAII%20LLC), [Waialua, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Waialua), built 1972, S/N 62
- [N17892](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17892): [Chapman John P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAPMAN%20JOHN%20P), [Long Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Long%20Beach), built 1973, S/N 82
- [N17948](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17948): [Pfisters Flying Wahine LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PFISTERS%20FLYING%20WAHINE%20LLC), [Waialua, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Waialua), built 1973, S/N 78
- [N17970](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17970): [Up Up & Away LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UP%20UP%20%26%20AWAY%20LLC), [Stowe, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Stowe), built 1973, S/N 80
- [N1822T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1822T): [Boggs Gary D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOGGS%20GARY%20D), [Buckeye, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Buckeye), S/N 4
- [N186WJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N186WJ): [Truckee Tahoe Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRUCKEE%20TAHOE%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Truckee, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Truckee), built 1967, S/N 52
- [N211BH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N211BH): [Southern California Soaring Academy Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20CALIFORNIA%20SOARING%20ACADEMY%20INC), [Valencia, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Valencia), built 1973, S/N 79
- [N232AK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N232AK): [Slinger LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLINGER%20LLC), [Laramie, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Laramie), built 1965, S/N 12
- [N232GF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N232GF): [Northshore Aircraft Leasing Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHSHORE%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20CO%20LLC), [Waialua, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Waialua), S/N 43
- [N232HB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N232HB): [Sky Sailing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20SAILING%20INC), [Warner Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Warner%20Springs), S/N 32
- [N232P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N232P): [Automotive And Marine Specialists Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUTOMOTIVE%20AND%20MARINE%20SPECIALISTS%20INC), [Fitchburg, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Fitchburg), built 1965, S/N 22
- [N232PC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N232PC): [Cleveland Soaring Society Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLEVELAND%20SOARING%20SOCIETY%20INC), [Hartville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Hartville), built 1975, S/N 84
- [N232WE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N232WE): [N304mg LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N304MG%20LLC), [Homestead, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Homestead), built 1977, S/N 87
- [N2402W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2402W): [Hood River Soaring](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOOD%20RIVER%20SOARING), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1966, S/N 39
- [N2432W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2432W): [Stolutions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STOLUTIONS%20LLC), [Lexington Park, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Lexington%20Park), S/N 44
- [N2466W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2466W): [Shortridge Randall R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHORTRIDGE%20RANDALL%20R), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), built 1967, S/N 48
- [N2469W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2469W): [Mayes Brett R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAYES%20BRETT%20R), [Williams, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Williams), built 1967, S/N 53
- [N2471W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2471W): [Journeys Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOURNEYS%20AVIATION%20INC), [Boulder, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Boulder), built 1964, S/N 7
- [N2472W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2472W): [Journeys Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOURNEYS%20AVIATION%20INC), [Boulder, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Boulder), built 1967, S/N 47
- [N2766Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2766Z): [Sky Sailing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20SAILING%20INC), [Warner Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Warner%20Springs), built 1964, S/N 9
- [N2774Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2774Z): [Minden Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MINDEN%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Minden, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Minden), S/N 14
- [N2779Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2779Z): [Lake Elsinore Soaring Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAKE%20ELSINORE%20SOARING%20CLUB), [Wildomar, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Wildomar), built 1965, S/N 15
- [N28DD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28DD): [Sundale Soaring LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUNDALE%20SOARING%20LLC), [Erwinna, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Erwinna), built 1965, S/N 20
- [N5723S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5723S): [Honolulu Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HONOLULU%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Waialua, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Waialua), built 1967, S/N 55
- [N5729S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5729S): [Honolulu Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HONOLULU%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Waialua, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Waialua), built 1968, S/N 56
- [N5757S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5757S): [Pa-18 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PA-18%20LLC), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), S/N 57
- [N5761S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5761S): [Skysurfing Hawaii LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYSURFING%20HAWAII%20LLC), [Waialua, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Waialua), built 1968, S/N 59
- [N5772S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5772S): [Jersey Ridge Soaring LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JERSEY%20RIDGE%20SOARING%20LLC), [Blairstown, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Blairstown), built 1968, S/N 61
- [N5826V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5826V): [Sky Sailing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20SAILING%20INC), [Warner Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Warner%20Springs), built 1964, S/N 3
- [N65973](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65973): [Pacific Rim Adventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PACIFIC%20RIM%20ADVENTURES%20INC), [Los Olivos, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Los%20Olivos), built 1974, S/N 83
- [N697U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N697U): [Nevada Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), built 1965, S/N 19
- [N7531](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7531): [Truckee Tahoe Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRUCKEE%20TAHOE%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Truckee, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Truckee), built 1970, S/N 71
- [N7706S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7706S): [Above And Beyond Hawaii LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABOVE%20AND%20BEYOND%20HAWAII%20LLC), [Waimanalo, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Waimanalo), built 1968, S/N 64
- [N7746S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7746S): [Horizon Aircraft Sales Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HORIZON%20AIRCRAFT%20SALES%20LTD), [Sayville, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Sayville), built 1969, S/N 69
- [N7765S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7765S): [Hamilton Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMILTON%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Hamilton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Hamilton), built 1968, S/N 65
- [N7770S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7770S): [Automotive & Marine Speacialists Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUTOMOTIVE%20%26%20MARINE%20SPEACIALISTS%20INC), [Fitchburg, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Fitchburg), built 1968, S/N 66
- [N7794S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7794S): [Anding Jay B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDING%20JAY%20B), [Bryan, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bryan), built 1969, S/N 70
- [N955BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N955BA): [Bruning Jack R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRUNING%20JACK%20R), [New Hampton, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/New%20Hampton), S/N 49
- [N9857E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9857E): [K&L Soaring LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/K%26L%20SOARING%20LLC), [Cayuta, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Cayuta), built 1965, S/N 24
- [N9862E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9862E): [Stanton Sport Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STANTON%20SPORT%20AVIATION%20INC), [Stanton, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Stanton), built 1965, S/N 26
- [N9864E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9864E): [Brown Resources And Research LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20RESOURCES%20AND%20RESEARCH%20LLC), [North Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/North%20Las%20Vegas), built 1965, S/N 27
- [N9865E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9865E): [Chilhowee Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHILHOWEE%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Benton, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Benton), S/N 30
- [N9912J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9912J): [Automotive Marine Specialists Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUTOMOTIVE%20MARINE%20SPECIALISTS%20INC), [Fitchburg, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Fitchburg), built 1966, S/N 31
- [N9916J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9916J): [Rouch Michael D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROUCH%20MICHAEL%20D), [Moseley, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Moseley), built 1966, S/N 35
- [N9929J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9929J): [29 Juliet LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/29%20JULIET%20LLC), [Longmont, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Longmont), S/N 38
- [N99859](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99859): [Civil Air Patrol](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIVIL%20AIR%20PATROL), [Maxwell Afb, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Maxwell%20Afb), built 1966, S/N 37

## NTSB investigations (63, newest 50)

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 WPR22LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA007), Oct 9, 2021: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N87R), San Juan Baptista, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which necessitated a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA18FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA238), Aug 29, 2018: Schweizer SGS 2 32 (N17970), Morrisville, VT, substantial damage, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's exceedance of the glider's critical angle of attack while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB ERA13FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA215), Apr 27, 2013: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N9857E), Shirley, NY, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s likely impairment due to an over-the-counter sedating…
- [NTSB CEN13CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA079), Nov 29, 2012: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N9929J), Boulder, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider pilot's inability to locate an area of thermal lift.
- [NTSB WPR11CA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA411), Aug 28, 2011: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N5840V), Warner Springs, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate altitude to clear a ridgeline while maneuvering over a mountainous area.
- [NTSB WPR11LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA317), Jul 8, 2011: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N591CC), Bigfork, MT, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his excessive control inputs during a simulated rope break while taking off, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN10FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA115), Feb 6, 2010: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N2472W), Boulder, CO, no damage, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the lack of perceived visual relative motion of the Piper and the Cirrus to the…
- [NTSB WPR09CA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA376), Jul 29, 2009: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N682U), Heber City, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive speed as he turned off the runway.
- [NTSB WPR09CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA272), May 30, 2009: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N5826V), Warner Springs, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering in flight.
- [NTSB SEA08LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA067), Jan 25, 2008: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N87R), Hollister, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The dual student's failure to maintain aircraft control while taxiing from the active runway and the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. A contributing factor was the unfavorable high…
- [NTSB LAX05CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA284), Sep 1, 2005: Schweizer SGS-2-32 (N414LF), Waialua, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadvertent spin entry while practicing a stall maneuver and his failure to regain control of the glider before impacting a lake.
- [NTSB LAX05LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA131), Apr 6, 2005: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N693U), Mokuleia, HI, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a scenic flight, which led to an inadvertent stall/spin and secondary stall/spin encounter. Contributing factors were the…
- [NTSB LAX02LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA098), Mar 1, 2002: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N2466W), Peoria, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the cyclist to coordinate and communicate that he was on the active runway. A contributing factor was the sun glare encountered by the pilot on final approach.
- [NTSB LAX98FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA007), Oct 11, 1997: Schweizer 2-32 (N242DB), Warner Springs, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions after inadvertently encountering mountain wave and associated downdraft conditions. The obscuration and high/mountainous…
- [NTSB BFO94LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA118), Jun 26, 1994: Schweizer SGS2-32 (N1175S), Plymouth, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT IS A DOWNDRAFT.
- [NTSB LAX93LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA031), Nov 7, 1992: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N5761S), Mokuleia, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FLIGHT'S ENCOUNTER WITH UNFORECASTED UNFAVORABLE WINDS (LOSS OF THERMAL LIFT) AND DOWNDRAFTS WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO THE RUNWAY.
- [NTSB CHI91LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA219), Jul 16, 1991: Schweizer 2-32 (N2477W), Plainfield, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH VEGETATION/CROP IN WHICH THE LANDING WAS MADE.
- [NTSB NYC89LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA197), Aug 19, 1989: Schweizer SGS-2-32 (N414LF), Plymouth, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDETN WAS: THE DOWNDRAFT.
- [NTSB LAX87LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA224), May 30, 1987: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N242DB), Fremont, CA, minor damage
- [NTSB LAX87LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA109), Feb 7, 1987: Schweizer 2-32 (N17871), Vacaville, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX86LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA335), Aug 28, 1986: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N9845E), Fremont, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX86LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA202), Apr 30, 1986: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N2750Z), Vacaville, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX86FJA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FJA01), Apr 2, 1986: Schweizer 2-32 (N1189S), Dillingham Fld, HI, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN85LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA128), May 5, 1985: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N2477W), Colorado Spring, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX82FVG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVG33), Sep 10, 1982: Schweizer 232 (N2450W), Calistoga, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ATL82DA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA168), Jun 16, 1982: Schweizer SGS-2-32-A (N7746S), Williamson, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA100), Sep 12, 1981: Schweizer SGS232 (N232P), Waynesville, OH, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB NYC81FNA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNA25), Sep 7, 1981: Schweizer 2-32 (N17948), Plymouth, MA, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX81DVG45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVG45), Jun 21, 1981: Schweizer 2-32 (N2450W), Calistoga, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN81FTE07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTE07), Nov 30, 1980: Schweizer SG5-2 (N5826V), Boulder, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80DVG76](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVG76), Aug 23, 1980: Schweizer 2-32 (N2774Z), Vacaville, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN79FTE57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FTE57), Jul 10, 1979: Schweizer SGS232 (N2421W), Colorado Spgs, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FA007), Oct 28, 1978: Schweizer SGS232 (N5753S), Hailey, ID, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB NYC78DNC08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78DNC08), Dec 27, 1977: Schweizer SGS232 (N2432W), Warren, VT, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FHJ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHJ21), May 21, 1977: Schweizer 2-32 (N9857E), Brookhaven, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUG69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUG69-153987), Jun 19, 1976: Schweizer SGS232 (N697U), Adelanto, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FQD20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FQD20), Apr 3, 1976: Schweizer SGS232 (N7746S), Fabens, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN76DQD32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76DQD32), Jun 28, 1975: Schweizer SGS232 (N17871), Las Cruces, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75DHA41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DHA41), May 24, 1975: Schweizer 2-32 (N65973), Mount Pocono, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75ID056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75ID056), May 16, 1975: Schweizer SGS232 (N2750Z), Colorado Sprgs, CO, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB OAK75AP032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75AP032), Jan 18, 1975: Schweizer SGS232 (N1243S), Fremont, CA, destroyed, 4 fatal
- [NTSB OAK75DVD20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DVD20), Oct 13, 1974: Schweizer SGS232 (N9845E), Fremont, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75DQA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75DQA13), Sep 1, 1974: Schweizer SGS232 (N5826V), Albuquerque, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75DUJ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75DUJ31), Aug 31, 1974: Schweizer SGS232 (N5795S), Maricopa, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75FXQ14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FXQ14), Aug 18, 1974: Schweizer SGS232 (N2466W), Truckee, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74DHM33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DHM33), Jun 21, 1974: Schweizer 2-32 (N2774Z), Amenia, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74DXQ37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DXQ37), Apr 27, 1974: Schweizer SGS232 (N17892), Yerrington, NV, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74DUG41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUG41), Feb 6, 1974: Schweizer SGS232 (N7622), Llano, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB OAK73FJA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73FJA23), Jun 22, 1973: Schweizer SGS232 (N2442W), Waialua, HI, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX73DUJ55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73DUJ55), Feb 18, 1973: Schweizer SGS232 (N7770S), Maricopa, AZ, substantial damage

All 63: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-32/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (54, newest 50)

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.

- [Incident 20260702012539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260702012539I), Jul 2, 2026: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N7531), Truckee, CA, Minor damage. Inspector [privacy data omitted] was the inspector on standby accident duty. At approximately 17:00 local time, inspector [privacy data omitted] received a…
- [Accident 20211009017819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211009017819A), Oct 9, 2021: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N87R), San Juan Bautis, CA, Substantial damage. San Juan bautista, CA: N87R, sgs 2-32, crashed approx 7 miles west of Hollister Municipal Airport (cvh) during an off-airport landing on a sightseeing glider…
- [Accident 20180829012479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180829012479A), Aug 29, 2018: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N17970), Morrisville, VT, Substantial damage, 3 fatal. We arrived on scene at the accident sight at approximately 1230 hours. The accident was located at GPS coordinates: latitude: 44:34.94N, longitude: 072:44.45W.…
- [Accident 20130427008849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130427008849A), Apr 27, 2013: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N9857E), Mastic, NY, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The glider was towed by a Piper pawnee to 2000 feet AGL and released. Witnesses reported that on final approach to runway 33 at Brookhaven Airport(hwv), the…
- [Accident 20121129025479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121129025479A), Nov 29, 2012: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N9929J), Goldhill, CO, Substantial damage. On 11/29/2012 at approximately 1256 hrs. MST, N9929J, a Schweizer model SGS2-32 glider was substantially damaged after impacting terrain near Goldhill, CO. The…
- [Accident 20110828020389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110828020389A), Aug 28, 2011: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N5840V), Warner Springs, CA, Destroyed. Pilot released from tow and set up for a turn around hot Springs mountain ranger station. During the turn to a northerly heading pilot allegedly encountered…
- [Accident 20110708011959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110708011959A), Jul 8, 2011: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N591CC), Ferndale, MT, Destroyed, 1 fatal. During the conduct of a CFI renewal flight, the applicant and DPE were conducting pts task g: abnormal occurrences (towline break). Tow plane pilot indicated…
- [Incident 20110402006949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110402006949I), Apr 2, 2011: Schweizer SGS 2-32 (N1822T), Parkdale, OR, Minor damage. Aircraft landed on highway 35 near Parkdale, Oregon due to deteriorating weather conditions. Upon landing, the aircraft's wings impacted road signs resulting…
- [Accident 20090729014579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090729014579A), Jul 29, 2009: Scwzer SGS232 (N682U), Heber, UT, Substantial damage. (-23) After a 30 minute flight the pilot landed on runway 21 at the Heber airport. He turned off the runway at intersection A2. His speed was high and he could…
- [Accident 20090530007149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090530007149A), May 30, 2009: Scwzer SGS232 (N5826V), Warner Springs, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) PIC was conducting a glider sightseeing flight with two passengers in a Schweizer sailplane. While "ridge soaring", left wing struck tree line on ridge.…
- [Accident 20080125011299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080125011299A), Jan 25, 2008: Scwzer SGS232 (N87R), Hollister, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) The glider was said to have landed and was rolling out on the centerline of runway 13 at Hollister Municipal Airport (cvh). The winds were being reported…
- [Accident 20050831026379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050831026379A), Aug 31, 2005: Scwzer SGS232 (N414LF), Mokuleia, HI, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot stated that after conducting an initial clearing turn, a stall was conducted with a normal recovery. After a discussion of airspeeds with the…
- [Accident 20050406005649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050406005649A), Apr 6, 2005: Scwzer SGS232 (N693U), Mokuleia, HI, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Pilot was circling a small valley showing his passengers a waterfall. On the upwind side of the valley, he experienced a down draft and was unable to…
- [Accident 20020228003869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020228003869A), Feb 28, 2002: Scwzer SGS232 (N2466W), Peoria, AZ, No damage. (-23) During the landing phase of flight (just after touchdown), the right outer wing hit a cyclist riding on runway 23L. The cyclist was positioned with his…
- [Accident 19971010031179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971010031179A), Oct 10, 1997: Scwzer SGS232 (N242DB), Warner Springs, CA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Glider sightseeing flight strong thermals lifted to 14000FT on top. Tried descend in clouds. Struck mountainside.
- [Accident 19940626016689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940626016689A), Jun 26, 1994: Scwzer SGS232 (N1175S), Plymouth, MA, Substantial damage. No thermals began return. Downdrafts. Tried land on golf course. Blocked. Impacted tree on landing roll.
- [Incident 19940118002289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940118002289I), Jan 18, 1994: Scwzer SGS232 (N697U), Lake Tahoe, NV, Minor damage. Narrative: glider was on a sight-seeing flight from minden airport (NV). Local flight schedules for 35 to 40 min. After crossing top of kingsbury grade, air…
- [Accident 19921106045849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921106045849A), Nov 6, 1992: Scwzer SGS232 (N5761S), Mokuleia, HI, Substantial damage. Sudden high sink rate in area after tow to altitude. Hard landing on abbreviated final to make the runway.
- [Accident 19910716027749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910716027749A), Jul 16, 1991: Scwzer SGS232 (N2477W), Plainfield, IL, Substantial damage. Trying to align with runway on final. Wing tip hit tall corn adjacent to runway. Glider then cartwheeled.
- [Incident 19910414016009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910414016009I), Apr 14, 1991: Scwzer SGS232 (N693U), Hanapepe, HI, Minor damage. Tow plane did not develop enough RPM on takeoff. Decoupled glider. Carburator heat caused low power.
- [Incident 19910224009929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910224009929I), Feb 24, 1991: Scwzer SGS232 (N5840V), Warner Springs, CA, Minor damage. Aircraft sustained minor damage from a hard landing.
- [Accident 19890819030489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890819030489A), Aug 19, 1989: Scwzer SGS232 (N414LF), Plymouth, CT, Substantial damage. High sink on final. Collided with trees short off runway.
- [Incident 19890719042729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890719042729I), Jul 19, 1989: Scwzer SGS232 (N9929J), Denver, CO, Minor damage. Lost control on landing with quartering tail wind. Turned off at high speed. Hit light box. Damaged wing.
- [Accident 19870530025321A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870530025321A), May 30, 1987: Scuzer SGS232PN (N242DB), Fremont, CA, Minor damage. Glider struck stabilizer of 88314 on final. The pilot failed to see and avoid the other aircraft.
- [Accident 19870422010749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870422010749A), Apr 22, 1987: Scwzer SGS232 (N1146S), Mokuleia, HI, Destroyed. The glider encountered unexpected wind shear and spun into trees. Off ridge wind flow caused sheer condition.
- [Accident 19870207002199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870207002199A), Feb 7, 1987: Scwzer SGS232 (N17871), Vacaville, CA, Substantial damage. Unable to find sufficient lift and encountered a downdraft while making a forced landing in a grape vineyard.
- [Accident 19860828043689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860828043689A), Aug 28, 1986: Scwzer SGS232 (N9845E), Fremont, CA, Substantial damage. The glider spoilers were deployed during takeoff tow. The pilot did not respond to signals. Glider stalled,spun in.
- [Accident 19860430015309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860430015309A), Apr 30, 1986: Scwzer SGS232 (N2750Z), Vacaville, CA, Substantial damage. The glider hit trees during an off airport landing. Pilot reported downdraft.
- [Accident 19860402013339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860402013339A), Apr 2, 1986: Scwzer SGS232 (N1189S), Dillingham, HI, Substantial damage. Flew into restricted area trying to recover from loss of lift. Struck an unmarked powerline. Damage to rudder.
- [Accident 19850505017729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850505017729A), May 5, 1985: Scwzer SGS232 (N2477W), Colorado Spring, CO, Substantial damage. Wing contacted tailwheel of parked tow plane on rollout. Wingtip wheel snagged tow rope and pulled glider around.
- [Accident 19820910045079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820910045079A), Sep 10, 1982: Scwzer SGS232 (N2450W), Calistoga, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Glider crashed for unknown reasons. Pilot had no recall of accident.
- [Accident 19810912058749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810912058749A), Sep 12, 1981: Scwzer SGS232 (N232P), Waynesville, OH, Substantial damage. Too high on final. Began right turn around for another try. Stalled glider and spun in. Spoilers were deployed.
- [Accident 19810907056019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810907056019A), Sep 7, 1981: Scwzer SGS232 (N17948), Plymouth, MA, Destroyed. Released tow early on climb. Felt tow was too slow. Made steep turn to return. Stalled. Demo flight for new student
- [Accident 19810621035179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810621035179A), Jun 21, 1981: Scwzer SGS232 (N2450W), Calistoga, CA, Substantial damage. Glider pilot made evasive manuever on short final approach resulting in hard landing causing substantial damage.
- [Accident 19801130074429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801130074429A), Nov 30, 1980: Scwzer SGS232 (N5826V), Boulder, CO, Substantial damage. Glider crashed when pilot attempted emergency landing. Pilot claimed downdraft and turbulence.
- [Accident 19790710015379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790710015379A), Jul 10, 1979: Scwzer SGS232 (N2421W), Colorado Spring, CO, Substantial damage. Student glider pilot misjudged approach to landing. Hit trees turning final.
- [Accident 19781028035869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781028035869A), Oct 28, 1978: Scwzer SGS126E (N5753S), Hailey,Id, ID, Destroyed. Single wheel acft. Density alt arout 10000FT. Plt was ridge soaring.
- [Accident 19771227041509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771227041509A), Dec 27, 1977: Scwzer SGS232 (N2432W), Warren, VT, Substantial damage. R wing and wing tip wheel dug into the crusted 5NOW.un find thermal lift enctrd headwinds low act.
- [Accident 19770521013809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770521013809A), May 21, 1977: Scwzer SGS232 (N9857E), Brookhaven, NY, Substantial damage. Intentional spin.
- [Accident 19760619016651A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760619016651A), Jun 19, 1976: Scwzer SGS232 (N697U), Adelanto, CA, Substantial damage. Single wheel. Poor grnd coordination. Hit Bellanca N8641V,minor dmg.
- [Accident 19760403007399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760403007399A), Apr 3, 1976: Scwzer SGS232 (N7746S), Fabens, TX, Substantial damage. Hit 450FT short of rwy. 4 pers in 3 place glider
- [Accident 19750628016349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750628016349A), Jun 28, 1975: Scwzer SGS232 (N17871), Las Cruces, NM, Substantial damage. Single wheel hit wash obscured by grass. Lnd due lack of thermals.
- [Accident 19750524010939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750524010939A), May 24, 1975: Scwzer SGS232 (N65973), Mount Pocono, PA, Destroyed. Tow plane expd pwr loss,premature release of glider. Lndd in parking lot.
- [Accident 19750516016832A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750516016832A), May 16, 1975: Scwzer SGS232 (N2750Z), Colorado Spgs, CO, Substantial damage. F-4 crew advsd of possible traffic. Both acft lnd ok.
- [Accident 19750118002342A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750118002342A), Jan 18, 1975: Scwzer SGS232 (N1243S), Fremont, CA, Destroyed
- [Accident 19741013035939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741013035939A), Oct 13, 1974: Scwzer SGS232 (N9845E), Fremont, CA, Substantial damage. Ldg gear-single fixed wheel. Lnd on drag strip due otr glider in arpt pattern.
- [Accident 19740901027599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740901027599A), Sep 1, 1974: Scwzer SGS232 (N5826V), Albuquerque, NM, Substantial damage. Misused speed brake.
- [Accident 19740831029719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740831029719A), Aug 31, 1974: Scwzer SGS232 (N5795S), Maricopa, AZ, Substantial damage. Un maintain lift. Lnd in desert.
- [Accident 19740818026129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740818026129A), Aug 18, 1974: Scwzer SGS232 (N2466W), Truckee, CA, Substantial damage. Nose skid and single main wheel. Hit cliff edge.
- [Accident 19740621017219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740621017219A), Jun 21, 1974: Scwzer SGS232 (N2774Z), Amenia, NY, Substantial damage. Off apt landing in glider,high vegetation,pilot delayed decision to land.

All 54: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-32/incidents.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (3)

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. Humphrey
- [STC SG01164CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG01164CH): Install Cooper superflite 102 fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SG1244GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG1244GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SG01164CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc

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