Schweizer SGS 2-33

FAA incident reports · 49

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Accident 20220723012999ASchweizer SGS 2-33 · Livingston, MTPilot was providing instruction with student pilot at controls. Student expressed confussion as to picking a reference point to land, CFI had feet and hands off controls to allow student maximum control movement. Student landed abruptly, dropped the left…Jul 23, 2022 · N2482W · Substantial damageAccident 20070831018539AScwzer SGS233 · Morgan, UT(-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 aircraft to drift rt of centerline. Just as he was leveling the aircraft he saw he was to the rt of…Aug 31, 2007 · N5731S · Substantial damageAccident 20070106008759AScwzer SGS233 · 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.Jan 6, 2007 · N5728SAccident 20060115002239AScwzer SGS233 · Immokalee, FL(-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 trailer and left the scene. No injuries.Jan 15, 2006 · N5728S · Minor damageIncident 20040606021259IScwzer SGS233 · Wichita, KS(-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 located at east 13501 45th street north, the glider's approach path was too low to reach the runway,…Jun 6, 2004 · N2456W · Minor damageIncident 20010713016289IScwzer SGS233 · Hartford, WI(-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 causing damage to the right wing at Hartford Municipal Airport, Hartford, Wisconsin. Visual…Jul 13, 2001 · N5730S · Minor damageAccident 20000506017799AScwzer SGS233 · Jacksonville, FL(-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 interviewed. Inspector [privacy data omitted] ahs requested that the student be given additional instruction.…May 6, 2000 · N5738S · Substantial damageAccident 19980802019519AScwzer SGS233 · Ephrata, WA(-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 hard landing and subsequent loss of control during intial touchdown at the Ephrata airport. The pilot…Aug 2, 1998 · N5720S · Substantial damageIncident 19971018033589IScwzer SGS233A · Heber, UTNarrative: 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. There were no injuries to the pilot. The investigation revealed that there was only minor damage to the…Oct 18, 1997 · N2480W · Minor damageIncident 19970713018129IScwzer SGS233 · Dansville, NYNarrative: 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 glider experienced an excessive sink rate and was unable to gain lift. Glider struck hedges…Jul 13, 1997 · N2445W · Minor damageAccident 19950813023149AScwzer SGS233 · Erwinna, PAOn glide slope student suddenly used dive brake and slip. CFI took over but unable correct. Glider struck trees.Aug 13, 1995 · N5750S · Substantial damageAccident 19950415008029AScwzer SGS233 · North Adams, MATow rope parted at 250 AGL on a tow. CFI landed downwind on runway. Ground looped prevent overrun. Rope a year old.Apr 15, 1995 · N5725S · Substantial damageIncident 19910713041579IScwzer SGS233 · Hemet, CAWhile soaring pilot stated he had 500 feet per minute sink. Elected to land in field for safety reasons.Jul 13, 1991 · N2488WAccident 19910324007349AScwzer SGS233 · Buchanan, VATow plane encountered severe downdraft on takeoff. Glider released and struck trees landing.Mar 24, 1991 · N2451W · DestroyedIncident 19900929059899IScwzer SGS233 · Tucson, AZLeft wing stalled on landing. Hit runway. Glider ground looped causing wing tip damage.Sep 29, 1990 · N2449W · Minor damageAccident 19870131001909AScwzer SGS233 · Tucson, AZThe glider spun in after early winch release. Student pilot. Cable release AD not complied with.Jan 31, 1987 · N5727S · Substantial damageAccident 19860917045409AScwzer SGS233 · Chardon, OHThe glider struck trees short of the runway. The student reported insufficient instruction.Sep 17, 1986 · N5722S · DestroyedAccident 19860801083839AScwzer SGS233 · Toldeo, WAThe glider made a hard landing after tow rope failure. The pilot pulled up abruptly during auto tow takeoff.Aug 1, 1986 · N5720S · Substantial damageIncident 19850706050329IScwzer SGS233 · Westcliff, CODuring rollout left wing dropped and struck tailwheel of parked 2453Z.Jul 6, 1985 · N2463W · Minor damageAccident 19850519022879AScwzer SGS233 · Chester, SCStruck trees during instructional flight. Attempting return to runway after simulated rope break.May 19, 1985 · N5724S · Substantial damageAccident 19840930052489AScwzer SGS233 · Annapolis, MDThermal on tow allowed slack. Broke rope. Slace came out. Unable runway. Landed in field downwind overshot. Hit stumSep 30, 1984 · N5712S · Substantial damageAccident 19840705029949AScwzer SGS233 · Eagle, COPilot stalled glider 20 feet above the ground while on final approach for landing.Jul 5, 1984 · N2463W · Substantial damageAccident 19840602021949AScwzer SGS233 · Saratoga, NYPilot claims glider was blown into trees adjacent to runway during approach to landing.Jun 2, 1984 · N5708S · Substantial damageAccident 19831218064099AScwzer SGS233A · Dillingham Airf, HIEcessive sink rate, could not make runway, landed in field. Left wing contacted ground, ground looped.Dec 18, 1983 · N17SH · Substantial damageAccident 19820829042359AScwzer SGS233 · Aspen, COTow rope broke when glide hit rough air on initial tow. Struck bushes landing on a railroad bed. Tow rope old.Aug 29, 1982 · N5742S · Substantial damageAccident 19800427010759AScwzer SGS233 · Ballston Spa, NYInstructor made demo slip for landing. Sailplane stalled. Hit runway, bounced into trees. Possible wind shift.Apr 27, 1980 · N5708S · Substantial damageAccident 19800420009989AScwzer SGS233 · Jersey Shore, PACrew attempted aero tow out of short field. Pilot realized there was not sufficient clearence and released glider.Apr 20, 1980 · N2440W · Substantial damageAccident 19800202002219AScwzer SGS233A · High Springs, FLTow rope broke on glider auto tow. Attempted 180 to land on runway. Dragged wing tip. Cartwheeled glider.Feb 2, 1980 · N17964 · DestroyedAccident 19781029037289AScwzer SGS126E · Georgetown,Tx, TXOne center landing gear wheel on glider. Wind gusting to 20KTS.Oct 29, 1978 · N14501 · DestroyedAccident 19780916029859AScwzer SGS233 · Plymouth, MAPlt stated control stick became stuck during climb. No malf found.s to 20KTS.Sep 16, 1978 · N2461W · Substantial damageAccident 19780813031549AScwzer SGS233 · Georgetown,Tx, TXOne center landing gear wheel on glider. Wind gusting to 20KTS.Aug 13, 1978 · N14501 · Substantial damageAccident 19780730020439AScwzer SGS233 · Hilltown, PAHeavy sink rate,hit top of tree during turn to final. Wind gustin 15KTS.Jul 30, 1978 · N2467W · Substantial damageAccident 19780618037689AScwzer SGS126E · White Bear Lk, MNJun 18, 1978 · N2462W · Substantial damageAccident 19780408007429AScwzer SGS233 · MAApr 8, 1978 · N2486W · Substantial damageAccident 19760918031349AScwzer SGS233 · Monroe, WAMade two 360'S over arpt,then overshot. Ldg off arpt,bounced,rolled into trees.Sep 18, 1976 · N5728S · Substantial damageAccident 19760803024649AScwzer SGS233 · Fredericksburg, PAVertical stabilizer spar PN26711-21 failed inflight causing loss of vert stab and rudder.Aug 3, 1976 · N2440W · Substantial damageAccident 19760511010829AScwzer SGS233 · Henderson, NVLow base leg. R wg hit lge rocks drg turn to final apch.May 11, 1976 · N2494W · Substantial damageAccident 19760307004509AScwzer SGS233 · Oviedo, FLMar 7, 1976 · N2449W · Substantial damageAccident 19760129001359AScwzer SGS233 · Archer, FLDrifted to r wing struck tree. Wind gusting 15K.Jan 29, 1976 · N17964 · Substantial damageAccident 19751203038409AScwzer SGS233 · Unionville, PAFixed single wheel ldg gr.Dec 3, 1975 · N2400W · DestroyedAccident 19750628021499AScwzer SGS233 · NYJun 28, 1975 · N5708S · Substantial damageAccident 19750419011349AScwzer SGS233 · Colville, WATow plane became airborne then settled. Student thought tow in trouble & released. Hit tree.Apr 19, 1975 · N5721S · Substantial damageAccident 19740921031909AScwzer SGS233 · Saratoga Sprng, NYWheel equipped. Trees r side of glider grnd lineSep 21, 1974 · N5708S · Substantial damageAccident 19740421009079AScwzer SGS233 · Plymouth, MAWheel eqpd. Lwr r longeron of fuselage bkn 10FT 10IN fwd tail post.40 pct filled wet-rusty matter.Apr 21, 1974 · N2489W · DestroyedAccident 19740406008319AScwzer SGS233 · Vacaville, CASingle wheel. Ridge soaring.Apr 6, 1974 · N2473W · DestroyedAccident 19731111037469AScwzer SGS233 · Middlefield, OHSpoiler hang up when operated improperly. Struck trees aprx 600FT short of rwy.Nov 11, 1973 · N2448W · Substantial damageAccident 19730526017129AScwzer SGS233 · Adelanto, CAL wg hit the grnd.May 26, 1973 · N5718S · Substantial damageAccident 19730331007129AScwzer SGS233 · Vacaville, CAGlider plt used improper hand signals. Tow plt opened throttle.N2473W hit SGS233 N7764S,minor dmg.Mar 31, 1973 · N2473W · Substantial damageAccident 19730324005409AScwzer SGS233 · Piedra, CAPlt did not follow acceptable procedure for mountain ridge flying.Mar 24, 1973 · N5733S · Substantial damage
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