# NTSB investigations: 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 · 63 investigations

- [NTSB WPR22LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA007.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · San Juan Baptista, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2021 · N87R · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Schweizer SGS 2 32 · Morrisville, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2018 · N17970 · Substantial damage
  > 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 decision to operate the glider outside of its published weight…
- [NTSB ERA13FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA215.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Shirley, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2013 · N9857E · Substantial damage
  > 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 antihistamine.
- [NTSB CEN13CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA079.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2012 · N9929J · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's inability to locate an area of thermal lift.
- [NTSB WPR11CA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA411.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2011 · N5840V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate altitude to clear a ridgeline while maneuvering over a mountainous area.
- [NTSB WPR11LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA317.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Bigfork, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2011 · N591CC · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Boulder, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2010 · N2472W · 3 aircraft · No damage
  > 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 pilot of each airplane, the terrain background, and the…
- [NTSB WPR09CA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA376.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2009 · N682U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive speed as he turned off the runway.
- [NTSB WPR09CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA272.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N5826V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering in flight.
- [NTSB SEA08LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA067.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2008 · N87R · Substantial damage
  > 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 wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX05CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA284.md): Schweizer SGS-2-32 · Waialua, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2005 · N414LF · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2005 · N693U · Substantial damage
  > 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 pilot's lack of total flight experience, his inadequate…
- [NTSB LAX02LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA098.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2002 · N2466W · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Schweizer 2-32 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1997 · N242DB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions after inadvertently encountering mountain wave and associated downdraft conditions. The obscuration and high/mountainous terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB BFO94LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA118.md): Schweizer SGS2-32 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1994 · N1175S · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1992 · N5761S · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Schweizer 2-32 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1991 · N2477W · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Schweizer SGS-2-32 · Plymouth, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1989 · N414LF · Substantial damage
  > Improper compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. A factor related to the accidetn was: the downdraft.
- [NTSB LAX87LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA224.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Fremont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1987 · N242DB · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > While on final apch to lnd on rwy 28, a glider (Schweizer sgs 2-32, N242DB) & a tow plane (Bellanca 7KCAB, N88314) collided in flt at an alt of about 200' AGL. The tow plane was returning fm a LCL tow mission & the glider was returningfm a LCL sightseeing…
- [NTSB LAX87LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA109.md): Schweizer 2-32 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1987 · N17871 · Substantial damage
  > During a local sightseeing flight, the pilot was flying south approximately 300-500 ft above the ridge looking for lift. The pilot could not find sufficient lift in the area east of the ridge so he flew to the west side where the glider encountered a strong…
- [NTSB LAX86LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA335.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Fremont, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1986 · N9845E · Substantial damage
  > The glider tow pilot stated that he noticed the glider's spoilers in the open position shortly after takeoff. He brought the glider to the traffic pattern. The glider pilot released from the tow and made a sharp turn during which the glider pitched up,…
- [NTSB LAX86LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA202.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1986 · N2750Z · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, the acft encountered a downdraft after being released from the tow plane. The plt selected a field in which to land, however, the glider contacted a tree while maneuvering to the field.
- [NTSB LAX86FJA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FJA01.md): Schweizer 2-32 · Dillingham Fld, HI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 2, 1986 · N1189S · Substantial damage
  > The glider collided with a power line as the plt maneuvered down a valley to recover some airspeed that had been lost along a ridgeline. The vertical fin and rudder were damaged along the top 18 inches but the acft was landed without further incident.
- [NTSB DEN85LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA128.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1985 · N2477W · Substantial damage
  > The glider collided with a parked acft following a loss of directional control during the landing roll. The plt reported the left wing dipped during the landing roll because of the x-wind. The left wing tip wheel dug into an area of soft sand beside the rwy…
- [NTSB LAX82FVG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVG33.md): Schweizer 232 · Calistoga, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 10, 1982 · N2450W · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed approximately 3 mi sw of the Calistoga arpt while returning from a local flt. The plt stated to a calif hwy patrol officer at the scene that he lost rudder control & had gone into a spin as a result in air change. The rudder cables were found…
- [NTSB ATL82DA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA168.md): Schweizer SGS-2-32-A · Williamson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 16, 1982 · N7746S · Substantial damage
  > On downwind, the pilot saw another glider on the runway. He maintained altitude until the glider cleared the runway. When clear the pilot started his descent extending the spoilers fully. The pilot stated that when he reached his desired altitude and leveled…
- [NTSB CHI81FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA100.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 12, 1981 · N232P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FNA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNA25.md): Schweizer 2-32 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1981 · N17948 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX81DVG45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVG45.md): Schweizer 2-32 · Calistoga, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1981 · N2450W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN81FTE07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTE07.md): Schweizer SG5-2 · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 30, 1980 · N5826V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80DVG76](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVG76.md): Schweizer 2-32 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1980 · N2774Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN79FTE57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FTE57.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Colorado Spgs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1979 · N2421W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FA007.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Hailey, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 28, 1978 · N5753S · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78DNC08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78DNC08.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Warren, VT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 27, 1977 · N2432W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FHJ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHJ21.md): Schweizer 2-32 · Brookhaven, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 21, 1977 · N9857E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUG69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUG69-153987.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1976 · N697U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FQD20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FQD20.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Fabens, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 3, 1976 · N7746S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN76DQD32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76DQD32.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1975 · N17871 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75DHA41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DHA41.md): Schweizer 2-32 · Mount Pocono, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 24, 1975 · N65973 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75ID056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75ID056.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Colorado Sprgs, CO · Incident · No injuries · Closed · May 16, 1975 · N2750Z · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB OAK75AP032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75AP032.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Fremont, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jan 18, 1975 · N1243S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK75DVD20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DVD20.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Fremont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 13, 1974 · N9845E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75DQA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75DQA13.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1974 · N5826V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75DUJ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75DUJ31.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1974 · N5795S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75FXQ14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FXQ14.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1974 · N2466W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74DHM33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DHM33.md): Schweizer 2-32 · Amenia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1974 · N2774Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74DXQ37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DXQ37.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Yerrington, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 27, 1974 · N17892 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74DUG41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUG41.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Llano, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 6, 1974 · N7622 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK73FJA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73FJA23.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Waialua, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 22, 1973 · N2442W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73DUJ55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73DUJ55.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 18, 1973 · N7770S · Substantial damage

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('8050206')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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