# FAA incident reports: Schweizer SGS 2-32 A list on [Schweizer SGS 2-32](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-32.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 54 reports - [Incident 20260702012539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260702012539I.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Truckee, CA · Jul 2, 2026 · N7531 · 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 phone call from the WP11 FSDO manager notifying them of an occurrence at the Truckee-Tahoe Airport… - [Accident 20211009017819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211009017819A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · San Juan Bautis, CA · Oct 9, 2021 · N87R · 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 tour. Pilot and both passengers transported to hospitals separately w/ substantial but non-life… - [Accident 20180829012479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180829012479A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Morrisville, VT · Aug 29, 2018 · N17970 · 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. I proceeded to take pictures from all angles. I also assisted the NTSB with flight control checks… - [Accident 20130427008849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130427008849A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Mastic, NY · Apr 27, 2013 · N9857E · 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 left wing dropped, aircraft spun to the left and disappeared behind the tree line. The aircraft… - [Accident 20121129025479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121129025479A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Goldhill, CO · Nov 29, 2012 · N9929J · 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 front seat pilot sustained minor injuries while the backseat pilot was uninjured. Weather at the… - [Accident 20110828020389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110828020389A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Warner Springs, CA · Aug 28, 2011 · N5840V · 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 sink/shear and could not penetrate, no other options left, pilot prepared for the enevitable crash.… - [Accident 20110708011959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110708011959A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Ferndale, MT · Jul 8, 2011 · N591CC · 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 airspeed was 75 knots and 200 AGL when the tow pilot felt glider disconnect. Ground witnesses stated… - [Incident 20110402006949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110402006949I.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Parkdale, OR · Apr 2, 2011 · N1822T · 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 in minor aircraft damage. - [Accident 20090729014579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090729014579A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Heber, UT · Jul 29, 2009 · N682U · 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 not stop before making contract with a hangar that was directly opposite the A2 intersection. He… - [Accident 20090530007149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090530007149A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Warner Springs, CA · May 30, 2009 · N5826V · 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. PIC maintained control of aircraft, returning and landing safely at Warner Springs Airport. No… - [Accident 20080125011299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080125011299A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Hollister, CA · Jan 25, 2008 · N87R · 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 at 120-130 degrees at 20 to 25 with gusts to about 30 knots. The pilot was attempting to exit the… - [Accident 20050831026379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050831026379A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Mokuleia, HI · Aug 31, 2005 · N414LF · 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 passenger, another stall was initiated at approximately 2,500 feet, a left turn with a 15 to 20… - [Accident 20050406005649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050406005649A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Mokuleia, HI · Apr 6, 2005 · N693U · 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 rocover lost altitude. Aircraft impacted the ground at about 800 ft MSL on the east side of the valley.… - [Accident 20020228003869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020228003869A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Peoria, AZ · Feb 28, 2002 · N2466W · 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 back to the landing aircraft. A factor was the late afternoon low sun angle directed into the pilot's… - [Accident 19971010031179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971010031179A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Warner Springs, CA · Oct 10, 1997 · N242DB · 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.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Plymouth, MA · Jun 26, 1994 · N1175S · 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.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Lake Tahoe, NV · Jan 18, 1994 · N697U · 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 currents changed and loss of lift occurred. Pilot elected to make an off airport landing in golf… - [Accident 19921106045849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921106045849A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Mokuleia, HI · Nov 6, 1992 · N5761S · 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.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Plainfield, IL · Jul 16, 1991 · N2477W · 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.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Hanapepe, HI · Apr 14, 1991 · N693U · 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.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Warner Springs, CA · Feb 24, 1991 · N5840V · Minor damage > Aircraft sustained minor damage from a hard landing. - [Accident 19890819030489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890819030489A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Plymouth, CT · Aug 19, 1989 · N414LF · Substantial damage > High sink on final. Collided with trees short off runway. - [Incident 19890719042729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890719042729I.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Denver, CO · Jul 19, 1989 · N9929J · 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.md): Scuzer SGS232PN · Fremont, CA · May 30, 1987 · N242DB · 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.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Mokuleia, HI · Apr 22, 1987 · N1146S · 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.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Vacaville, CA · Feb 7, 1987 · N17871 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Fremont, CA · Aug 28, 1986 · N9845E · 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.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Vacaville, CA · Apr 30, 1986 · N2750Z · Substantial damage > The glider hit trees during an off airport landing. Pilot reported downdraft. - [Accident 19860402013339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860402013339A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Dillingham, HI · Apr 2, 1986 · N1189S · 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.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Colorado Spring, CO · May 5, 1985 · N2477W · 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.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Calistoga, CA · Sep 10, 1982 · N2450W · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Glider crashed for unknown reasons. Pilot had no recall of accident. - [Accident 19810912058749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810912058749A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Waynesville, OH · Sep 12, 1981 · N232P · 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.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Plymouth, MA · Sep 7, 1981 · N17948 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Calistoga, CA · Jun 21, 1981 · N2450W · 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.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Boulder, CO · Nov 30, 1980 · N5826V · Substantial damage > Glider crashed when pilot attempted emergency landing. Pilot claimed downdraft and turbulence. - [Accident 19790710015379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790710015379A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Colorado Spring, CO · Jul 10, 1979 · N2421W · Substantial damage > Student glider pilot misjudged approach to landing. Hit trees turning final. - [Accident 19781028035869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781028035869A.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Hailey,Id, ID · Oct 28, 1978 · N5753S · Destroyed > Single wheel acft. Density alt arout 10000FT. Plt was ridge soaring. - [Accident 19771227041509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771227041509A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Warren, VT · Dec 27, 1977 · N2432W · 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.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Brookhaven, NY · May 21, 1977 · N9857E · Substantial damage > Intentional spin. - [Accident 19760619016651A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760619016651A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Adelanto, CA · Jun 19, 1976 · N697U · Substantial damage > Single wheel. Poor grnd coordination. Hit Bellanca N8641V,minor dmg. - [Accident 19760403007399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760403007399A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Fabens, TX · Apr 3, 1976 · N7746S · Substantial damage > Hit 450FT short of rwy. 4 pers in 3 place glider - [Accident 19750628016349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750628016349A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Las Cruces, NM · Jun 28, 1975 · N17871 · Substantial damage > Single wheel hit wash obscured by grass. Lnd due lack of thermals. - [Accident 19750524010939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750524010939A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Mount Pocono, PA · May 24, 1975 · N65973 · Destroyed > Tow plane expd pwr loss,premature release of glider. Lndd in parking lot. - [Accident 19750516016832A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750516016832A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Colorado Spgs, CO · May 16, 1975 · N2750Z · Substantial damage > F-4 crew advsd of possible traffic. Both acft lnd ok. - [Accident 19750118002342A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750118002342A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Fremont, CA · Jan 18, 1975 · N1243S · Destroyed - [Accident 19741013035939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741013035939A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Fremont, CA · Oct 13, 1974 · N9845E · Substantial damage > Ldg gear-single fixed wheel. Lnd on drag strip due otr glider in arpt pattern. - [Accident 19740901027599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740901027599A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Albuquerque, NM · Sep 1, 1974 · N5826V · Substantial damage > Misused speed brake. - [Accident 19740831029719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740831029719A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Maricopa, AZ · Aug 31, 1974 · N5795S · Substantial damage > Un maintain lift. Lnd in desert. - [Accident 19740818026129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740818026129A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Truckee, CA · Aug 18, 1974 · N2466W · Substantial damage > Nose skid and single main wheel. Hit cliff edge. - [Accident 19740621017219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740621017219A.md): Scwzer SGS232 · Amenia, NY · Jun 21, 1974 · N2774Z · Substantial damage > Off apt landing in glider,high vegetation,pilot delayed decision to land. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-32/incidents.md?page=2 ## 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 ('8050206') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-32/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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