# Schweizer SGS 2-33

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8051604
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHWEIZER
- Model: SGS 2-33
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 73 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS G2EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G2EA) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: K & L Soaring LLC
- Registered aircraft: 38
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-33

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 76-13-11 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-13-11-R1): Aft Fuselage Longerons · K & L Soaring SGS 2-33, SGS 2-33A, SGU 2-22C and 3 more. Effective May 25, 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
- [AD 77-23-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-23-10): Spar Web and Bolts · K & L Soaring SGS 2-33, SGS 2-33A and SGS 2-33AK. Effective Jun 21, 1978

## Registered aircraft (38)

- [N1191S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1191S): [Civil Air Patrol](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIVIL%20AIR%20PATROL), [Maxwell Afb, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Maxwell%20Afb), built 1967, S/N 5
- [N14501](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14501): [Eastern Shore Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20SHORE%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Labelle, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Labelle), built 1968, S/N 59
- [N233AH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N233AH): [Crippen Scott A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRIPPEN%20SCOTT%20A), [Grimesland, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Grimesland), S/N 83
- [N2440W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2440W): [Beltzville Soaring Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELTZVILLE%20SOARING%20CLUB), [Lehighton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Lehighton), built 1967, S/N 8
- [N2441W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2441W): [Niagara Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIAGARA%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Williamsville, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Williamsville), built 1967, S/N 9
- [N2443W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2443W): [Wichita Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WICHITA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1967, S/N 10
- [N2445W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2445W): [Eagle Sport Aviation Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAGLE%20SPORT%20AVIATION%20CLUB%20INC), [De Leon Springs, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/De%20Leon%20Springs), built 1967, S/N 15
- [N2446W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2446W): [Cumberland Soaring Group Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CUMBERLAND%20SOARING%20GROUP%20INC), [Wiley Ford, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Wiley%20Ford), built 1967, S/N 11
- [N2455W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2455W): [Burbank Franklin R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURBANK%20FRANKLIN%20R), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), built 1967, S/N 19
- [N2456W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2456W): [Mcmaster John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCMASTER%20JOHN), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1967, S/N 20
- [N2457W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2457W): [Hood River Soaring](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOOD%20RIVER%20SOARING), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), S/N 21
- [N2463W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2463W): [Valley Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALLEY%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Middletown, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Middletown), built 1967, S/N 26
- [N2474W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2474W): [Civil Air Patrol Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIVIL%20AIR%20PATROL%20INC), [Maxwell Afb, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Maxwell%20Afb), built 1967, S/N 30
- [N2476W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2476W): [Sky Sailing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20SAILING%20INC), [Warner Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Warner%20Springs), built 1967, S/N 32
- [N2479W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2479W): [Fault Line Flyers](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAULT%20LINE%20FLYERS), [Leander, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Leander), built 1967, S/N 33
- [N2481W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2481W): [Sky Sailing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20SAILING%20INC), [Warner Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Warner%20Springs), built 1967, S/N 35
- [N2482W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2482W): [Big Sky Jet Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIG%20SKY%20JET%20INC), [Bozeman, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Bozeman), built 1967, S/N 36
- [N2486W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2486W): [Soaring Club Of Houston](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOARING%20CLUB%20OF%20HOUSTON), [Waller, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Waller), built 1967, S/N 38
- [N2488W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2488W): [Lake Elsinore Soaring Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAKE%20ELSINORE%20SOARING%20CLUB), [Wildomar, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Wildomar), built 1967, S/N 40
- [N2494W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2494W): [Talley Michael L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TALLEY%20MICHAEL%20L), [Arlington, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Arlington), built 1967, S/N 47
- [N2495W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2495W): [Sky Sailing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20SAILING%20INC), [Warner Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Warner%20Springs), built 1967, S/N 48
- [N2498W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2498W): [Christmas Michael G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRISTMAS%20MICHAEL%20G), [Long Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Long%20Beach), built 1967, S/N 46
- [N329SS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N329SS): [Superior Soaring LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUPERIOR%20SOARING%20LLC), [Scottsdale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Scottsdale), built 1973, S/N 266
- [N5701S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5701S): [Silent Knights Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SILENT%20KNIGHTS%20INC%20DBA), [Ankeny, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Ankeny), built 1967, S/N 49
- [N5703S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5703S): [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 51
- [N5704S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5704S): [Prescott Area Soaring Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRESCOTT%20AREA%20SOARING%20INC), [Prescott Valley, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Prescott%20Valley), built 1967, S/N 52
- [N5708S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5708S): [Merlin Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MERLIN%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Amelia Court House, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Amelia%20Court%20House), built 1967, S/N 55
- [N5709S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5709S): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1967, S/N 56
- [N5711S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5711S): [Hardin John M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARDIN%20JOHN%20M), [Terrell, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Terrell), built 1967, S/N 57
- [N5712S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5712S): [North Florida Soaring Society Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20FLORIDA%20SOARING%20SOCIETY%20INC), [Jacksonville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jacksonville), built 1967, S/N 58
- [N5715S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5715S): [Refugio Soaring Circle Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REFUGIO%20SOARING%20CIRCLE%20INC), [Refugio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Refugio), built 1967, S/N 61
- [N5718S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5718S): [Antelope Valley Soaring Club (Avsc)](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANTELOPE%20VALLEY%20SOARING%20CLUB%20(AVSC)), [Llano, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Llano), built 1967, S/N 66
- [N5722S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5722S): [Central California Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20CALIFORNIA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Avenal, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Avenal), S/N 63
- [N5727S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5727S): [Hamilton Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMILTON%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Hamilton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Hamilton), S/N 71
- [N5730S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5730S): [Wisconsin Soaring Society Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WISCONSIN%20SOARING%20SOCIETY%20INC), [Delafield, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Delafield), S/N 76
- [N5737S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5737S): [Sky Sailing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20SAILING%20INC), [Warner Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Warner%20Springs), built 1968, S/N 79
- [N5739S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5739S): [Welsh Christopher R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELSH%20CHRISTOPHER%20R), [Cresson, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Cresson), S/N 81
- [N5750S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5750S): [Posey Lawrence](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POSEY%20LAWRENCE), [Huntingdon Valley, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Huntingdon%20Valley), S/N 50

## NTSB investigations (67, 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 WPR22LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA270), Jul 23, 2022: Schweizer SGS 2-33 (N2482W), Livingston, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s improper landing flare, and the instructor’s lack of remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA07LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA250), Aug 31, 2007: Schweizer SGS 2-33 (N5731S), Morgan, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while maneuvering on final approach to landing, which resulted in an collision with a tree. A factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB MIA07LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA041), Jan 6, 2007: Schweizer SGS 2-33 (N5728S), Immokalee, FL, no damage. Probable cause: The failure of the glider towing "weak link," for undetermined reasons, at an inadequate altitude to effect a normal landing, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA06CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA045), Jan 15, 2006: Schewizer 233 (N5728S), Immokalee, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during the final approach to land, which resulted in an impact with trees, and a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA148), May 6, 2000: Schweizer SGS 2-33 (N5738S), Jacksonville, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the student pilot's misjudgment of the aircraft's altitude and subsequent maneuver to avoid an obstacle, that resulted in a loss of airspeed, an inadvertent stall, and an inflight loss of control,…
- [NTSB SEA98TA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98TA156), Aug 2, 1998: Schweizer SGS 2-33 (N5720S), Ephrata, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing. Contributing factors were panic and inadequate initial training.
- [NTSB NYC95LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA189), Aug 13, 1995: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N5750S), Erwinna, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the final approach which resulted in the student flying a low approach and a subsequent collision with the trees. A factor relating to the…
- [NTSB BFO95LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA046), Apr 15, 1995: Schweizer SC2-33A (N5725S), North Adams, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the tow rope during the initial climb. Related factors are the gusty wind conditions, the low altitude at which the failure occurred, the tailwind during the emergency landing roll,…
- [NTSB BFO91LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA034), Mar 24, 1991: Schweizer SGS 2-33 (N2451W), Buchanan, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ATTEMPT THE TAKEOFF WITH UNFAVORABLE WINDS.
- [NTSB LAX87LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA104), Jan 31, 1987: Schweizer SGS 2-33 (N5727S), Marana, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL86LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA258), Sep 17, 1986: Schweizer SGS 2-33 (N5722S), Chardon, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA86FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA211), Aug 1, 1986: Schweizer SGS-2-33 (N5720S), Toledo, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL85LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA166), May 19, 1985: Schweizer SGS-233 (N5724S), Chester, SC, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC84LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA327), Sep 30, 1984: Schweizer SGS 2-33 (N5712S), Churchton, MD, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN84LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA210), Jul 5, 1984: Schweizer SGS 2-33 (N2463W), Eagle, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC84LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA195), Jun 2, 1984: Schweizer 2-33 (N5708S), Saratoga, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX84LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA135), Dec 18, 1983: Schweizer SGS-2-33A (N17SH), Mokuleia, HI, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FFA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FFA15), Apr 27, 1980: Schweizer SGS233 (N5708S), Milton, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FGT10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FGT10), Apr 20, 1980: Schweizer SGS233 (N2440W), Jersey Shore, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80DLA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DLA15), Feb 2, 1980: Schweizer SGS233 (N17964), High Springs, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DRG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DRG07), Oct 29, 1978: Schweizer SGS232 (N14501), Georgetown, TX, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78FNA47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNA47), Sep 16, 1978: Schweitzer 233A (N2461W), Plymouth, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DRG70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DRG70), Aug 13, 1978: Schweizer SGS-2 (N14501), Georgetown, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78DHA31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78DHA31), Jul 30, 1978: Schweizer 233 (N2467W), Hilltown, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78DER65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DER65), Jun 18, 1978: Schweizer 2-33 (N2462W), White Bear Lk, MN, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FNA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNA15), Apr 8, 1978: Schweizer SGS233 (N2480W), Norfolk, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYE62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYE62), Sep 18, 1976: Schweizer SGS233 (N5728S), Monroe, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FGT26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FGT26-201347), Aug 3, 1976: Schweizer SGS233 (N2440W), Fredericksburg, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76FVW25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FVW25), May 11, 1976: Schweizer SGS233 (N2494W), Henderson, NV, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76FLD48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FLD48), Mar 7, 1976: Schweizer SGS233 (N2449W), Oviedo, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76DLA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DLA32), Jan 29, 1976: Schweizer SGS233 (N17964), Archer, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FGT13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FGT13), Dec 3, 1975: Schweizer 2-33 (N2400W), Unionville, PA, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA75FYG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75FYG32), Apr 19, 1975: Schweizer SGS233 (N5721S), Colville, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75DFA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DFA14), Sep 21, 1974: Schweizer SGS233 (N5708S), Saratoga Sprng, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FNA41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FNA41), Apr 21, 1974: Schweizer 2-33 (N2489W), Plymouth, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74DVG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVG36), Apr 6, 1974: Schweizer SGS233 (N2473W), Vacaville, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI74DEI14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74DEI14), Nov 11, 1973: Schweizer 2-33A (N2448W), Middlefield, OH, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73DUG61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73DUG61), May 26, 1973: Schweizer SG2-33 (N5718S), Adelanto, CA, minor damage
- [NTSB OAK73DVG55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVG55), Mar 31, 1973: Schweizer SGS233 (N2473W), Vacaville, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73DVA43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVA43), Mar 24, 1973: Schweizer 2-33 (N5733S), Piedra, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73DVG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVG18), Sep 10, 1972: Schweizer 2-33 (N2473W), Vacaville, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72DVA87](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVA87), Jun 30, 1972: Schweizer SGS2-3 (N2495W), Piedra, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72DKJ54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72DKJ54), May 20, 1972: Schweizer SGS233 (N2496W), Estaboga, AL, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72FJA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72FJA06), Oct 23, 1971: Schweizer SGS233 (N5703S), Haleiwa, HI, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72DVD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVD02), Jul 3, 1971: Schweizer SGS233 (N5707S), Milpitas, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71FNC30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FNC30), Jun 12, 1971: Schweizer 2-33 (N2448W), Warren, VT, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71DVD33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVD33), Mar 12, 1971: Schweizer 2-33 (N2473W), Livermore, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71DIA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71DIA11), Sep 13, 1970: Schweizer SGS233 (N2440W), Warrenton, VA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71DUG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUG16), Sep 12, 1970: Schweizer SGS233 (N5718S), Adelanto, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71FJA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71FJA04), Sep 11, 1970: Schweizer 2-33 (N5703S), Mokuleia, HI, substantial damage

All 67: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-33/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (49)

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.

- [Accident 20220723012999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220723012999A), Jul 23, 2022: Schweizer SGS 2-33 (N2482W), Livingston, MT, Substantial damage. Pilot was providing instruction with student pilot at controls. Student expressed confussion as to picking a reference point to land, CFI had feet and hands…
- [Accident 20070831018539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070831018539A), Aug 31, 2007: Scwzer SGS233 (N5731S), Morgan, UT, Substantial damage. (-23) During an instructional flight and on short final to rwy 21 the CFI states a gust of wind picked up his tail which caused the rt wing to dip and the…
- [Accident 20070106008759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070106008759A), Jan 6, 2007: Scwzer SGS233 (N5728S), Immokalee, FL. (-23) During the automotive tow of the glider, the "weak-link" broke at the automotive end of the tow rope. The glider landed hard on the grass runway.
- [Accident 20060115002239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060115002239A), Jan 15, 2006: Scwzer SGS233 (N5728S), Immokalee, FL, Minor damage. (-23) Ran out of altitude and airspeed 500 yards short of airport boundary, clipped a power line, landed safely, minor damage to glider, owner loaded on…
- [Incident 20040606021259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040606021259I), Jun 6, 2004: Scwzer SGS233 (N2456W), Wichita, KS, Minor damage. (-23) On July 1, 2004, andrew peters reported that, during an instructional flight with student pilot alan lawless on June 6, 2004 at a private airstrip…
- [Incident 20010713016289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010713016289I), Jul 13, 2001: Scwzer SGS233 (N5730S), Hartford, WI, Minor damage. (-23) On July 13, 2001, at 1435CST, a schweitzer, SGS-2-33N, N5730S, registered to james hickey, piloted by gregory paul shulz, student pilot, ground looped…
- [Accident 20000506017799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000506017799A), May 6, 2000: Scwzer SGS233 (N5738S), Jacksonville, FL, Substantial damage. (-23)During the landing, the left wing hit hard causing the glider to swing left. The left wing hit a tree about mid range of wing. Student hass been…
- [Accident 19980802019519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980802019519A), Aug 2, 1998: Scwzer SGS233 (N5720S), Ephrata, WA, Substantial damage. (-23)On August 2, 1998, at approximately 1030 PDT, a Schweizer sgs 2033 glider, pilot by studen pilot sarah mclaoughlin incurred substantial damage during a…
- [Incident 19971018033589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971018033589I), Oct 18, 1997: Scwzer SGS233A (N2480W), Heber, UT, Minor damage. Narrative: during roll-out, after landing on runway 21, the aircraft exited to the left. The left wing tip dropped and struck the taxiway indicator light.…
- [Incident 19970713018129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970713018129I), Jul 13, 1997: Scwzer SGS233 (N2445W), Dansville, NY, Minor damage. Narrative: on July 13, 1997 a Schweizer 2-33 registered to finger lakes soaring club of rochester, NY landed short of runway 32 at Dansville, NY. PIC stated…
- [Accident 19950813023149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950813023149A), Aug 13, 1995: Scwzer SGS233 (N5750S), Erwinna, PA, Substantial damage. On glide slope student suddenly used dive brake and slip. CFI took over but unable correct. Glider struck trees.
- [Accident 19950415008029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950415008029A), Apr 15, 1995: Scwzer SGS233 (N5725S), North Adams, MA, Substantial damage. Tow rope parted at 250 AGL on a tow. CFI landed downwind on runway. Ground looped prevent overrun. Rope a year old.
- [Incident 19910713041579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910713041579I), Jul 13, 1991: Scwzer SGS233 (N2488W), Hemet, CA. While soaring pilot stated he had 500 feet per minute sink. Elected to land in field for safety reasons.
- [Accident 19910324007349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910324007349A), Mar 24, 1991: Scwzer SGS233 (N2451W), Buchanan, VA, Destroyed. Tow plane encountered severe downdraft on takeoff. Glider released and struck trees landing.
- [Incident 19900929059899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900929059899I), Sep 29, 1990: Scwzer SGS233 (N2449W), Tucson, AZ, Minor damage. Left wing stalled on landing. Hit runway. Glider ground looped causing wing tip damage.
- [Accident 19870131001909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870131001909A), Jan 31, 1987: Scwzer SGS233 (N5727S), Tucson, AZ, Substantial damage. The glider spun in after early winch release. Student pilot. Cable release AD not complied with.
- [Accident 19860917045409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860917045409A), Sep 17, 1986: Scwzer SGS233 (N5722S), Chardon, OH, Destroyed. The glider struck trees short of the runway. The student reported insufficient instruction.
- [Accident 19860801083839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860801083839A), Aug 1, 1986: Scwzer SGS233 (N5720S), Toldeo, WA, Substantial damage. The glider made a hard landing after tow rope failure. The pilot pulled up abruptly during auto tow takeoff.
- [Incident 19850706050329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850706050329I), Jul 6, 1985: Scwzer SGS233 (N2463W), Westcliff, CO, Minor damage. During rollout left wing dropped and struck tailwheel of parked 2453Z.
- [Accident 19850519022879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850519022879A), May 19, 1985: Scwzer SGS233 (N5724S), Chester, SC, Substantial damage. Struck trees during instructional flight. Attempting return to runway after simulated rope break.
- [Accident 19840930052489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840930052489A), Sep 30, 1984: Scwzer SGS233 (N5712S), Annapolis, MD, Substantial damage. Thermal on tow allowed slack. Broke rope. Slace came out. Unable runway. Landed in field downwind overshot. Hit stum
- [Accident 19840705029949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840705029949A), Jul 5, 1984: Scwzer SGS233 (N2463W), Eagle, CO, Substantial damage. Pilot stalled glider 20 feet above the ground while on final approach for landing.
- [Accident 19840602021949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840602021949A), Jun 2, 1984: Scwzer SGS233 (N5708S), Saratoga, NY, Substantial damage. Pilot claims glider was blown into trees adjacent to runway during approach to landing.
- [Accident 19831218064099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831218064099A), Dec 18, 1983: Scwzer SGS233A (N17SH), Dillingham Airf, HI, Substantial damage. Ecessive sink rate, could not make runway, landed in field. Left wing contacted ground, ground looped.
- [Accident 19820829042359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820829042359A), Aug 29, 1982: Scwzer SGS233 (N5742S), Aspen, CO, Substantial damage. Tow rope broke when glide hit rough air on initial tow. Struck bushes landing on a railroad bed. Tow rope old.
- [Accident 19800427010759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800427010759A), Apr 27, 1980: Scwzer SGS233 (N5708S), Ballston Spa, NY, Substantial damage. Instructor made demo slip for landing. Sailplane stalled. Hit runway, bounced into trees. Possible wind shift.
- [Accident 19800420009989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800420009989A), Apr 20, 1980: Scwzer SGS233 (N2440W), Jersey Shore, PA, Substantial damage. Crew attempted aero tow out of short field. Pilot realized there was not sufficient clearence and released glider.
- [Accident 19800202002219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800202002219A), Feb 2, 1980: Scwzer SGS233A (N17964), High Springs, FL, Destroyed. Tow rope broke on glider auto tow. Attempted 180 to land on runway. Dragged wing tip. Cartwheeled glider.
- [Accident 19781029037289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781029037289A), Oct 29, 1978: Scwzer SGS126E (N14501), Georgetown,Tx, TX, Destroyed. One center landing gear wheel on glider. Wind gusting to 20KTS.
- [Accident 19780916029859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780916029859A), Sep 16, 1978: Scwzer SGS233 (N2461W), Plymouth, MA, Substantial damage. Plt stated control stick became stuck during climb. No malf found.s to 20KTS.
- [Accident 19780813031549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780813031549A), Aug 13, 1978: Scwzer SGS233 (N14501), Georgetown,Tx, TX, Substantial damage. One center landing gear wheel on glider. Wind gusting to 20KTS.
- [Accident 19780730020439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780730020439A), Jul 30, 1978: Scwzer SGS233 (N2467W), Hilltown, PA, Substantial damage. Heavy sink rate,hit top of tree during turn to final. Wind gustin 15KTS.
- [Accident 19780618037689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780618037689A), Jun 18, 1978: Scwzer SGS126E (N2462W), White Bear Lk, MN, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19780408007429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780408007429A), Apr 8, 1978: Scwzer SGS233 (N2486W), MA, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19760918031349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760918031349A), Sep 18, 1976: Scwzer SGS233 (N5728S), Monroe, WA, Substantial damage. Made two 360'S over arpt,then overshot. Ldg off arpt,bounced,rolled into trees.
- [Accident 19760803024649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760803024649A), Aug 3, 1976: Scwzer SGS233 (N2440W), Fredericksburg, PA, Substantial damage. Vertical stabilizer spar PN26711-21 failed inflight causing loss of vert stab and rudder.
- [Accident 19760511010829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760511010829A), May 11, 1976: Scwzer SGS233 (N2494W), Henderson, NV, Substantial damage. Low base leg. R wg hit lge rocks drg turn to final apch.
- [Accident 19760307004509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760307004509A), Mar 7, 1976: Scwzer SGS233 (N2449W), Oviedo, FL, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19760129001359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760129001359A), Jan 29, 1976: Scwzer SGS233 (N17964), Archer, FL, Substantial damage. Drifted to r wing struck tree. Wind gusting 15K.
- [Accident 19751203038409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751203038409A), Dec 3, 1975: Scwzer SGS233 (N2400W), Unionville, PA, Destroyed. Fixed single wheel ldg gr.
- [Accident 19750628021499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750628021499A), Jun 28, 1975: Scwzer SGS233 (N5708S), NY, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19750419011349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750419011349A), Apr 19, 1975: Scwzer SGS233 (N5721S), Colville, WA, Substantial damage. Tow plane became airborne then settled. Student thought tow in trouble & released. Hit tree.
- [Accident 19740921031909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740921031909A), Sep 21, 1974: Scwzer SGS233 (N5708S), Saratoga Sprng, NY, Substantial damage. Wheel equipped. Trees r side of glider grnd line
- [Accident 19740421009079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740421009079A), Apr 21, 1974: Scwzer SGS233 (N2489W), Plymouth, MA, Destroyed. Wheel eqpd. Lwr r longeron of fuselage bkn 10FT 10IN fwd tail post.40 pct filled wet-rusty matter.
- [Accident 19740406008319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740406008319A), Apr 6, 1974: Scwzer SGS233 (N2473W), Vacaville, CA, Destroyed. Single wheel. Ridge soaring.
- [Accident 19731111037469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731111037469A), Nov 11, 1973: Scwzer SGS233 (N2448W), Middlefield, OH, Substantial damage. Spoiler hang up when operated improperly. Struck trees aprx 600FT short of rwy.
- [Accident 19730526017129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730526017129A), May 26, 1973: Scwzer SGS233 (N5718S), Adelanto, CA, Substantial damage. L wg hit the grnd.
- [Accident 19730331007129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730331007129A), Mar 31, 1973: Scwzer SGS233 (N2473W), Vacaville, CA, Substantial damage. Glider plt used improper hand signals. Tow plt opened throttle.N2473W hit SGS233 N7764S,minor dmg.
- [Accident 19730324005409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730324005409A), Mar 24, 1973: Scwzer SGS233 (N5733S), Piedra, CA, Substantial damage. Plt did not follow acceptable procedure for mountain ridge flying.

## Service difficulty reports (2)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR CA990119001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990119001), Dec 16, 1998: FITTING. CRACKED. (CAN) MPI OF SPAR FITTING REVEALED A CRACK IN THE CENTER OF THE WELD STARTING AT THE END AND GOING AFT. UNABLE TO DETERMINE HOW FAR BACK THE CRACK GOES. FITTING
- [SDR CA980406001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980406001), Jul 13, 1997: RELEASE CABLE. BROKEN. (CAN) REAR RELEASE CABLE BROKE AT RELEASE LEVER, JUST AFT OF SWAGED THIMBLE.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (4)

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 SG1186GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG1186GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SG01164CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc
- [STC SG305GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG305GL): Install full swivel tail wheel, Cronig P/N SK-1, utilizing existing mounting points, bolts and hardware. Cronig Alvin

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