# FAA incident reports: Schweizer SGS 2-33

A list on [Schweizer SGS 2-33](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-33.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [Accident 20220723012999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220723012999A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33 · Livingston, MT · Jul 23, 2022 · N2482W · 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 off controls to allow student maximum control movement. Student landed abruptly, dropped the left…
- [Accident 20070831018539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070831018539A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Morgan, UT · Aug 31, 2007 · N5731S · 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 aircraft to drift rt of centerline. Just as he was leveling the aircraft he saw he was to the rt of…
- [Accident 20070106008759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070106008759A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Immokalee, FL · Jan 6, 2007 · N5728S
  > (-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.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Immokalee, FL · Jan 15, 2006 · N5728S · 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 trailer and left the scene. No injuries.
- [Incident 20040606021259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040606021259I.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Wichita, KS · Jun 6, 2004 · N2456W · 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 located at east 13501 45th street north, the glider's approach path was too low to reach the runway,…
- [Incident 20010713016289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010713016289I.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Hartford, WI · Jul 13, 2001 · N5730S · 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 causing damage to the right wing at Hartford Municipal Airport, Hartford, Wisconsin. Visual…
- [Accident 20000506017799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000506017799A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Jacksonville, FL · May 6, 2000 · N5738S · 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 interviewed. Inspector [privacy data omitted] ahs requested that the student be given additional instruction.…
- [Accident 19980802019519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980802019519A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Ephrata, WA · Aug 2, 1998 · N5720S · 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 hard landing and subsequent loss of control during intial touchdown at the Ephrata airport. The pilot…
- [Incident 19971018033589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971018033589I.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Heber, UT · Oct 18, 1997 · N2480W · 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. There were no injuries to the pilot. The investigation revealed that there was only minor damage to the…
- [Incident 19970713018129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970713018129I.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Dansville, NY · Jul 13, 1997 · N2445W · 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 glider experienced an excessive sink rate and was unable to gain lift. Glider struck hedges…
- [Accident 19950813023149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950813023149A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Erwinna, PA · Aug 13, 1995 · N5750S · 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.md): Scwzer SGS233 · North Adams, MA · Apr 15, 1995 · N5725S · 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.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Hemet, CA · Jul 13, 1991 · N2488W
  > 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.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Buchanan, VA · Mar 24, 1991 · N2451W · Destroyed
  > Tow plane encountered severe downdraft on takeoff. Glider released and struck trees landing.
- [Incident 19900929059899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900929059899I.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Tucson, AZ · Sep 29, 1990 · N2449W · Minor damage
  > Left wing stalled on landing. Hit runway. Glider ground looped causing wing tip damage.
- [Accident 19870131001909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870131001909A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Tucson, AZ · Jan 31, 1987 · N5727S · 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.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Chardon, OH · Sep 17, 1986 · N5722S · Destroyed
  > The glider struck trees short of the runway. The student reported insufficient instruction.
- [Accident 19860801083839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860801083839A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Toldeo, WA · Aug 1, 1986 · N5720S · 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.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Westcliff, CO · Jul 6, 1985 · N2463W · Minor damage
  > During rollout left wing dropped and struck tailwheel of parked 2453Z.
- [Accident 19850519022879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850519022879A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Chester, SC · May 19, 1985 · N5724S · Substantial damage
  > Struck trees during instructional flight. Attempting return to runway after simulated rope break.
- [Accident 19840930052489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840930052489A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Annapolis, MD · Sep 30, 1984 · N5712S · 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.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Eagle, CO · Jul 5, 1984 · N2463W · Substantial damage
  > Pilot stalled glider 20 feet above the ground while on final approach for landing.
- [Accident 19840602021949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840602021949A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Saratoga, NY · Jun 2, 1984 · N5708S · Substantial damage
  > Pilot claims glider was blown into trees adjacent to runway during approach to landing.
- [Accident 19831218064099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831218064099A.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Dillingham Airf, HI · Dec 18, 1983 · N17SH · 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.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Aspen, CO · Aug 29, 1982 · N5742S · 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.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Ballston Spa, NY · Apr 27, 1980 · N5708S · 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.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Jersey Shore, PA · Apr 20, 1980 · N2440W · 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.md): Scwzer SGS233A · High Springs, FL · Feb 2, 1980 · N17964 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Georgetown,Tx, TX · Oct 29, 1978 · N14501 · Destroyed
  > One center landing gear wheel on glider. Wind gusting to 20KTS.
- [Accident 19780916029859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780916029859A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Plymouth, MA · Sep 16, 1978 · N2461W · Substantial damage
  > Plt stated control stick became stuck during climb. No malf found.s to 20KTS.
- [Accident 19780813031549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780813031549A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Georgetown,Tx, TX · Aug 13, 1978 · N14501 · Substantial damage
  > One center landing gear wheel on glider. Wind gusting to 20KTS.
- [Accident 19780730020439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780730020439A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Hilltown, PA · Jul 30, 1978 · N2467W · Substantial damage
  > Heavy sink rate,hit top of tree during turn to final. Wind gustin 15KTS.
- [Accident 19780618037689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780618037689A.md): Scwzer SGS126E · White Bear Lk, MN · Jun 18, 1978 · N2462W · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19780408007429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780408007429A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · MA · Apr 8, 1978 · N2486W · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19760918031349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760918031349A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Monroe, WA · Sep 18, 1976 · N5728S · Substantial damage
  > Made two 360'S over arpt,then overshot. Ldg off arpt,bounced,rolled into trees.
- [Accident 19760803024649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760803024649A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Fredericksburg, PA · Aug 3, 1976 · N2440W · Substantial damage
  > Vertical stabilizer spar PN26711-21 failed inflight causing loss of vert stab and rudder.
- [Accident 19760511010829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760511010829A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Henderson, NV · May 11, 1976 · N2494W · Substantial damage
  > Low base leg. R wg hit lge rocks drg turn to final apch.
- [Accident 19760307004509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760307004509A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Oviedo, FL · Mar 7, 1976 · N2449W · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19760129001359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760129001359A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Archer, FL · Jan 29, 1976 · N17964 · Substantial damage
  > Drifted to r wing struck tree. Wind gusting 15K.
- [Accident 19751203038409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751203038409A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Unionville, PA · Dec 3, 1975 · N2400W · Destroyed
  > Fixed single wheel ldg gr.
- [Accident 19750628021499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750628021499A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · NY · Jun 28, 1975 · N5708S · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19750419011349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750419011349A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Colville, WA · Apr 19, 1975 · N5721S · Substantial damage
  > Tow plane became airborne then settled. Student thought tow in trouble & released. Hit tree.
- [Accident 19740921031909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740921031909A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Saratoga Sprng, NY · Sep 21, 1974 · N5708S · Substantial damage
  > Wheel equipped. Trees r side of glider grnd line
- [Accident 19740421009079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740421009079A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Plymouth, MA · Apr 21, 1974 · N2489W · 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.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Vacaville, CA · Apr 6, 1974 · N2473W · Destroyed
  > Single wheel. Ridge soaring.
- [Accident 19731111037469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731111037469A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Middlefield, OH · Nov 11, 1973 · N2448W · Substantial damage
  > Spoiler hang up when operated improperly. Struck trees aprx 600FT short of rwy.
- [Accident 19730526017129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730526017129A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Adelanto, CA · May 26, 1973 · N5718S · Substantial damage
  > L wg hit the grnd.
- [Accident 19730331007129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730331007129A.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Vacaville, CA · Mar 31, 1973 · N2473W · 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.md): Scwzer SGS233 · Piedra, CA · Mar 24, 1973 · N5733S · Substantial damage
  > Plt did not follow acceptable procedure for mountain ridge flying.

## 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 ('8051604')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-33/incidents

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