Schweizer SGS 2-32

FAA incident reports · 54

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Incident 20260702012539ISchweizer SGS 2-32 · Truckee, CAInspector [privacy data omitted] was the inspector on standby accident duty. At approximately 17:00 local time, inspector [privacy data omitted] received a phone call from the WP11 FSDO manager notifying them of an occurrence at the Truckee-Tahoe Airport…Jul 2, 2026 · N7531 · Minor damageAccident 20211009017819ASchweizer SGS 2-32 · San Juan Bautis, CASan 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 tour. Pilot and both passengers transported to hospitals separately w/ substantial but non-life…Oct 9, 2021 · N87R · Substantial damageAccident 20180829012479ASchweizer SGS 2-32 · Morrisville, VTWe 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. I proceeded to take pictures from all angles. I also assisted the NTSB with flight control checks…Aug 29, 2018 · N17970 · Substantial damage · 3 fatalAccident 20130427008849ASchweizer SGS 2-32 · Mastic, NYThe 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 left wing dropped, aircraft spun to the left and disappeared behind the tree line. The aircraft…Apr 27, 2013 · N9857E · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20121129025479ASchweizer SGS 2-32 · Goldhill, COOn 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 front seat pilot sustained minor injuries while the backseat pilot was uninjured. Weather at the…Nov 29, 2012 · N9929J · Substantial damageAccident 20110828020389ASchweizer SGS 2-32 · Warner Springs, CAPilot 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 sink/shear and could not penetrate, no other options left, pilot prepared for the enevitable crash.…Aug 28, 2011 · N5840V · DestroyedAccident 20110708011959ASchweizer SGS 2-32 · Ferndale, MTDuring the conduct of a CFI renewal flight, the applicant and DPE were conducting pts task g: abnormal occurrences (towline break). Tow plane pilot indicated airspeed was 75 knots and 200 AGL when the tow pilot felt glider disconnect. Ground witnesses stated…Jul 8, 2011 · N591CC · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20110402006949ISchweizer SGS 2-32 · Parkdale, ORAircraft landed on highway 35 near Parkdale, Oregon due to deteriorating weather conditions. Upon landing, the aircraft's wings impacted road signs resulting in minor aircraft damage.Apr 2, 2011 · N1822T · Minor damageAccident 20090729014579AScwzer SGS232 · Heber, UT(-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 not stop before making contract with a hangar that was directly opposite the A2 intersection. He…Jul 29, 2009 · N682U · Substantial damageAccident 20090530007149AScwzer SGS232 · Warner Springs, CA(-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. PIC maintained control of aircraft, returning and landing safely at Warner Springs Airport. No…May 30, 2009 · N5826V · Substantial damageAccident 20080125011299AScwzer SGS232 · Hollister, CA(-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 at 120-130 degrees at 20 to 25 with gusts to about 30 knots. The pilot was attempting to exit the…Jan 25, 2008 · N87R · Substantial damageAccident 20050831026379AScwzer SGS232 · Mokuleia, HI(-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 passenger, another stall was initiated at approximately 2,500 feet, a left turn with a 15 to 20…Aug 31, 2005 · N414LF · Substantial damageAccident 20050406005649AScwzer SGS232 · Mokuleia, HI(-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 rocover lost altitude. Aircraft impacted the ground at about 800 ft MSL on the east side of the valley.…Apr 6, 2005 · N693U · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20020228003869AScwzer SGS232 · Peoria, AZ(-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 back to the landing aircraft. A factor was the late afternoon low sun angle directed into the pilot's…Feb 28, 2002 · N2466W · No damageAccident 19971010031179AScwzer SGS232 · Warner Springs, CAGlider sightseeing flight strong thermals lifted to 14000FT on top. Tried descend in clouds. Struck mountainside.Oct 10, 1997 · N242DB · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 19940626016689AScwzer SGS232 · Plymouth, MANo thermals began return. Downdrafts. Tried land on golf course. Blocked. Impacted tree on landing roll.Jun 26, 1994 · N1175S · Substantial damageIncident 19940118002289IScwzer SGS232 · Lake Tahoe, NVNarrative: 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 currents changed and loss of lift occurred. Pilot elected to make an off airport landing in golf…Jan 18, 1994 · N697U · Minor damageAccident 19921106045849AScwzer SGS232 · Mokuleia, HISudden high sink rate in area after tow to altitude. Hard landing on abbreviated final to make the runway.Nov 6, 1992 · N5761S · Substantial damageAccident 19910716027749AScwzer SGS232 · Plainfield, ILTrying to align with runway on final. Wing tip hit tall corn adjacent to runway. Glider then cartwheeled.Jul 16, 1991 · N2477W · Substantial damageIncident 19910414016009IScwzer SGS232 · Hanapepe, HITow plane did not develop enough RPM on takeoff. Decoupled glider. Carburator heat caused low power.Apr 14, 1991 · N693U · Minor damageIncident 19910224009929IScwzer SGS232 · Warner Springs, CAAircraft sustained minor damage from a hard landing.Feb 24, 1991 · N5840V · Minor damageAccident 19890819030489AScwzer SGS232 · Plymouth, CTHigh sink on final. Collided with trees short off runway.Aug 19, 1989 · N414LF · Substantial damageIncident 19890719042729IScwzer SGS232 · Denver, COLost control on landing with quartering tail wind. Turned off at high speed. Hit light box. Damaged wing.Jul 19, 1989 · N9929J · Minor damageAccident 19870530025321AScuzer SGS232PN · Fremont, CAGlider struck stabilizer of 88314 on final. The pilot failed to see and avoid the other aircraft.May 30, 1987 · N242DB · Minor damageAccident 19870422010749AScwzer SGS232 · Mokuleia, HIThe glider encountered unexpected wind shear and spun into trees. Off ridge wind flow caused sheer condition.Apr 22, 1987 · N1146S · DestroyedAccident 19870207002199AScwzer SGS232 · Vacaville, CAUnable to find sufficient lift and encountered a downdraft while making a forced landing in a grape vineyard.Feb 7, 1987 · N17871 · Substantial damageAccident 19860828043689AScwzer SGS232 · Fremont, CAThe glider spoilers were deployed during takeoff tow. The pilot did not respond to signals. Glider stalled,spun in.Aug 28, 1986 · N9845E · Substantial damageAccident 19860430015309AScwzer SGS232 · Vacaville, CAThe glider hit trees during an off airport landing. Pilot reported downdraft.Apr 30, 1986 · N2750Z · Substantial damageAccident 19860402013339AScwzer SGS232 · Dillingham, HIFlew into restricted area trying to recover from loss of lift. Struck an unmarked powerline. Damage to rudder.Apr 2, 1986 · N1189S · Substantial damageAccident 19850505017729AScwzer SGS232 · Colorado Spring, COWing contacted tailwheel of parked tow plane on rollout. Wingtip wheel snagged tow rope and pulled glider around.May 5, 1985 · N2477W · Substantial damageAccident 19820910045079AScwzer SGS232 · Calistoga, CAGlider crashed for unknown reasons. Pilot had no recall of accident.Sep 10, 1982 · N2450W · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19810912058749AScwzer SGS232 · Waynesville, OHToo high on final. Began right turn around for another try. Stalled glider and spun in. Spoilers were deployed.Sep 12, 1981 · N232P · Substantial damageAccident 19810907056019AScwzer SGS232 · Plymouth, MAReleased tow early on climb. Felt tow was too slow. Made steep turn to return. Stalled. Demo flight for new studentSep 7, 1981 · N17948 · DestroyedAccident 19810621035179AScwzer SGS232 · Calistoga, CAGlider pilot made evasive manuever on short final approach resulting in hard landing causing substantial damage.Jun 21, 1981 · N2450W · Substantial damageAccident 19801130074429AScwzer SGS232 · Boulder, COGlider crashed when pilot attempted emergency landing. Pilot claimed downdraft and turbulence.Nov 30, 1980 · N5826V · Substantial damageAccident 19790710015379AScwzer SGS232 · Colorado Spring, COStudent glider pilot misjudged approach to landing. Hit trees turning final.Jul 10, 1979 · N2421W · Substantial damageAccident 19781028035869AScwzer SGS126E · Hailey,Id, IDSingle wheel acft. Density alt arout 10000FT. Plt was ridge soaring.Oct 28, 1978 · N5753S · DestroyedAccident 19771227041509AScwzer SGS232 · Warren, VTR wing and wing tip wheel dug into the crusted 5NOW.un find thermal lift enctrd headwinds low act.Dec 27, 1977 · N2432W · Substantial damageAccident 19770521013809AScwzer SGS232 · Brookhaven, NYIntentional spin.May 21, 1977 · N9857E · Substantial damageAccident 19760619016651AScwzer SGS232 · Adelanto, CASingle wheel. Poor grnd coordination. Hit Bellanca N8641V,minor dmg.Jun 19, 1976 · N697U · Substantial damageAccident 19760403007399AScwzer SGS232 · Fabens, TXHit 450FT short of rwy. 4 pers in 3 place gliderApr 3, 1976 · N7746S · Substantial damageAccident 19750628016349AScwzer SGS232 · Las Cruces, NMSingle wheel hit wash obscured by grass. Lnd due lack of thermals.Jun 28, 1975 · N17871 · Substantial damageAccident 19750524010939AScwzer SGS232 · Mount Pocono, PATow plane expd pwr loss,premature release of glider. Lndd in parking lot.May 24, 1975 · N65973 · DestroyedAccident 19750516016832AScwzer SGS232 · Colorado Spgs, COF-4 crew advsd of possible traffic. Both acft lnd ok.May 16, 1975 · N2750Z · Substantial damageAccident 19750118002342AScwzer SGS232 · Fremont, CAJan 18, 1975 · N1243S · DestroyedAccident 19741013035939AScwzer SGS232 · Fremont, CALdg gear-single fixed wheel. Lnd on drag strip due otr glider in arpt pattern.Oct 13, 1974 · N9845E · Substantial damageAccident 19740901027599AScwzer SGS232 · Albuquerque, NMMisused speed brake.Sep 1, 1974 · N5826V · Substantial damageAccident 19740831029719AScwzer SGS232 · Maricopa, AZUn maintain lift. Lnd in desert.Aug 31, 1974 · N5795S · Substantial damageAccident 19740818026129AScwzer SGS232 · Truckee, CANose skid and single main wheel. Hit cliff edge.Aug 18, 1974 · N2466W · Substantial damageAccident 19740621017219AScwzer SGS232 · Amenia, NYOff apt landing in glider,high vegetation,pilot delayed decision to land.Jun 21, 1974 · N2774Z · Substantial damage
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