# Schweizer SGS 2-33A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8051606
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHWEIZER
- Model: SGS 2-33A
- 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: 173
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-33a

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 (173, first 50)

- [N111KL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111KL): [Draper William A Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRAPER%20WILLIAM%20A%20JR), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1976, S/N 458
- [N1161S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1161S): [Antelope Valley Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANTELOPE%20VALLEY%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Llano, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Llano), built 1972, S/N 239
- [N1173S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1173S): [Flint River Soaring LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLINT%20RIVER%20SOARING%20LLC), [Bainbridge, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Bainbridge), built 1972, S/N 233
- [N1176S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1176S): [Sky Sailing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20SAILING%20INC), [Warner Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Warner%20Springs), built 1971, S/N 226
- [N1179S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1179S): [Schwam Julie R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHWAM%20JULIE%20R), [Hayden, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Hayden), S/N 229
- [N1182S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1182S): [Douglas Paul W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOUGLAS%20PAUL%20W), [Brooklyn, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Brooklyn), built 1972, S/N 232
- [N1184S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1184S): [Bates Marcus L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BATES%20MARCUS%20L), [Leander, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Leander), S/N 234
- [N1185S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1185S): [Fault Line Flyers](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAULT%20LINE%20FLYERS), [Leander, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Leander), built 1972, S/N 235
- [N1186S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1186S): [Mohawk Soaring Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOHAWK%20SOARING%20CLUB), [Hoosick Falls, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Hoosick%20Falls), built 1972, S/N 236
- [N1187S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1187S): [Air Biscuit LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20BISCUIT%20LLC), [Williamson, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Williamson), built 1972, S/N 237
- [N1188S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1188S): [Fault Line Flyers](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAULT%20LINE%20FLYERS), [Leander, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Leander), built 1972, S/N 238
- [N1190S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1190S): [Sky Sailing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20SAILING%20INC), [Warner Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Warner%20Springs), built 1971, S/N 227
- [N1196S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1196S): [Black Industries LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACK%20INDUSTRIES%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), built 1970, S/N 196
- [N1200S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1200S): [Retroair Restoration LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RETROAIR%20RESTORATION%20LLC), [Big Lake, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Big%20Lake), built 1970, S/N 200
- [N1226G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1226G): [West Michigan Aviation Academy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEST%20MICHIGAN%20AVIATION%20ACADEMY), [Grand Rapids, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Grand%20Rapids), S/N 397
- [N1227S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1227S): [Kutztown Aviation Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUTZTOWN%20AVIATION%20SERVICE%20INC), [Germansville, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Germansville), built 1971, S/N 212
- [N1228S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1228S): [Connecticut Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONNECTICUT%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [New London, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/New%20London), built 1971, S/N 213
- [N1229S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1229S): [Burbank Franklin R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURBANK%20FRANKLIN%20R), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), built 1971, S/N 214
- [N1232S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1232S): [N292 Ac Flyers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N292%20AC%20FLYERS%20LLC), [Brandon, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Brandon), built 1971, S/N 216
- [N1233S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1233S): [Iroquois Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IROQUOIS%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Rome, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Rome), built 1971, S/N 217
- [N1239S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1239S): [Sky Sailing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20SAILING%20INC), [Warner Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Warner%20Springs), built 1971, S/N 221
- [N1242S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1242S): [New England Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEW%20ENGLAND%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [North Springfield, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/North%20Springfield), built 1971, S/N 224
- [N17867](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17867): [Aero Club Albatross](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERO%20CLUB%20ALBATROSS), [Blairstown, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Blairstown), built 1973, S/N 280
- [N17868](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17868): [Civil Air Patrol](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIVIL%20AIR%20PATROL), [Maxwell Afb, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Maxwell%20Afb), built 1972, S/N 246
- [N17873](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17873): [Peterson Adam](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETERSON%20ADAM), [Bakersfield, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bakersfield), S/N 243
- [N17874](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17874): [Aerodrome Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERODROME%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Maple Park, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Maple%20Park), S/N 244
- [N17883](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17883): [Stewarts Aircraft Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEWARTS%20AIRCRAFT%20SERVICE%20INC), [Waynesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Waynesville), built 1972, S/N 253
- [N17888](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17888): [Tehachapi, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Tehachapi), built 1972, S/N 258, Registration pending
- [N17893](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17893): [Caprock Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAPROCK%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Lubbock, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lubbock), built 1973, S/N 273
- [N17901](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17901): [Wisconsin Soaring Society Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WISCONSIN%20SOARING%20SOCIETY%20INC), [Delafield, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Delafield), built 1973, S/N 291
- [N17902](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17902): [Honolulu Soaring Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HONOLULU%20SOARING%20INC), [Waipahu, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Waipahu), built 1973, S/N 292
- [N17914](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17914): [Toews Donald W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOEWS%20DONALD%20W), [Waipahu, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Waipahu), built 1973, S/N 290
- [N17939](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17939): [Journeys Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOURNEYS%20AVIATION%20INC), [Boulder, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Boulder), built 1973, S/N 294
- [N17960](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17960): [Dmc Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DMC%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Naples, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Naples), built 1972, S/N 260
- [N17967](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17967): [Post Mills Soaring Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POST%20MILLS%20SOARING%20CLUB), [Lyme, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Lyme), built 1973, S/N 277
- [N17968](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17968): [Northampton Aeronautics Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHAMPTON%20AERONAUTICS%20INC), [Northampton, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Northampton), built 1973, S/N 270
- [N17969](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17969): [Fremont Glider Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FREMONT%20GLIDER%20CLUB), [Rothbury, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Rothbury), built 1973, S/N 269
- [N17971](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17971): [West Michigan Aviation Academy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEST%20MICHIGAN%20AVIATION%20ACADEMY), [Grand Rapids, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Grand%20Rapids), built 1973, S/N 271
- [N2028T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2028T): [Arizona Soaring Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARIZONA%20SOARING%20INC), [Maricopa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Maricopa), S/N 461
- [N2030T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2030T): [Barrett Steve W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARRETT%20STEVE%20W), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), built 1976, S/N 460
- [N2037T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2037T): [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 1977, S/N 467
- [N2041T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2041T): [Aba Soaring LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABA%20SOARING%20LLC), [Walpole, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Walpole), built 1977, S/N 496
- [N2042T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2042T): [Arizona Soaring Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARIZONA%20SOARING%20INC), [Maricopa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Maricopa), built 1977, S/N 472
- [N2044T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2044T): [Soaring Eagle Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOARING%20EAGLE%20FOUNDATION), [Peyton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Peyton), built 1977, S/N 474
- [N2052T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2052T): [Peterson Adam](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETERSON%20ADAM), [Bakersfield, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bakersfield), S/N 497
- [N2055T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2055T): [Long Island Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LONG%20ISLAND%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Yaphank, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Yaphank), built 1977, S/N 495
- [N2057T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2057T): [Larson Martin B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARSON%20MARTIN%20B), [Rapid City, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Rapid%20City), built 1977, S/N 487
- [N2060T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2060T): [Tulsa Skyhawks Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TULSA%20SKYHAWKS%20INC), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), built 1977, S/N 490
- [N2061T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2061T): [Skyleader North America Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYLEADER%20NORTH%20AMERICA%20INC), [Madera, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Madera), built 1977, S/N 491
- [N2062T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2062T): [Briner Mark E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRINER%20MARK%20E), [Utica, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Utica), S/N 492

All 173: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-33a/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (239, 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 WPR26LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA273), Jul 7, 2026: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2793H), Boulder, CO, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB WPR26LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA246), Jul 5, 2026: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N5790S), Lake Elsinore, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath, which resulted in a long landing and collision with a person on the ground.
- [NTSB CEN25LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA311), Aug 6, 2025: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N65818), Monee, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and altitude resulting in a collision with the ground during the base to final turn.
- [NTSB WPR25LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA138), Apr 19, 2025: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N5786S), Hood River, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.
- [NTSB CEN24LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA133), Mar 12, 2024: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2905H), Falcon, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA407), Sep 3, 2022: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N17867), Mount Bethel, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions, where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight resulting in an off-airport landing and collision with powerlines.
- [NTSB ERA22LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA370), Aug 4, 2022: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2055T), Shirley, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s failure to ensure clearance from an electrical junction box during takeoff, which resulted in a collision.
- [NTSB ERA22LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA326), Jul 10, 2022: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N3616Q), Waynesville, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of situational awareness (geographic position), which resulted in his inability to locate the intended landing runway and his decision to perform an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA22FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA227), May 15, 2022: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N17879), Blairstown, NJ, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain proper alignment with the landing area during the approach, which resulted in the left wing impacting a tree.
- [NTSB ERA22LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA196), Apr 16, 2022: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N7784S), Zebulon, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA21LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA330), Aug 15, 2021: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2805H), North Springfield, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The check pilot's failure to account for the extended departure distance from the airport during a simulated tow rope break and recovery.
- [NTSB ERA21LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA248), Jun 13, 2021: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N33929), Nellysford, VA, no damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glide path to the runway.
- [NTSB ERA21LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA244), Jun 5, 2021: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N7776S), Sanford, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR20CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA273), Aug 14, 2020: Schweizer SGS233 (N7547), Warner Springs, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain altitude due to a loss of thermal lift, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA399), Jun 29, 2019: Schweizer SGS233 (N2894H), Blairstown, NJ, no damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing and the instructor sustaining a serious injury.
- [NTSB ERA18LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA211), Aug 5, 2018: Schweizer SGS233 (N2832H), Churchville, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilots' decision to take off from a wet, upsloping turf runway with a quartering tailwind and elevated density altitude conditions, which degraded takeoff and climb performance and resulted in…
- [NTSB GAA17CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA298), May 20, 2017: Schweizer SGS233 (N1242S), Springfield, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate glidepath and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the glider landing short of the runway in trees.
- [NTSB CEN15CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA010), Oct 12, 2014: Schweizer SGS 2 33A (N36135), Waynesville, OH, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA573](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA573), Sep 2, 2013: Schweizer SGS 2 33A (N2668H), Hampshire, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's inadequate compensation for landing area conditions during an off-airport landing which resulted in a collision with an obstruction.
- [NTSB ERA13CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA352), Aug 4, 2013: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N1211S), Erwinna, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's improper altitude and energy management in the landing pattern which resulted in the glider impacting a tree and landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR13CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA333), Jul 20, 2013: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2052T), Hood River, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider encountered atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in an off airport landing on rough terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13CA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA385), Jun 29, 2013: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N36135), Waynesville, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot did not attain a proper touchdown point during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the simulated altimeter and spoiler failure and the flight instructor's lack of remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA13LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA229), May 4, 2013: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2045T), Erwinna, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of glider control due to improper rigging of the rudder control cables, the mechanic’s inadequate flight control checks following the glider’s most recent annual inspection, and the…
- [NTSB ERA13CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA077), Dec 2, 2012: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N5787S), Middletown, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper altitude management in the landing pattern that caused the glider to impact trees on final approach.
- [NTSB WPR12LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA285), Jun 9, 2012: Schweizer SGS233 (N2061T), Truckee, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while taking off with a gusting wind, which resulted in the glider impacting a runway sign.
- [NTSB WPR12CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA084), Jan 28, 2012: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N17873), Peoria, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider pilot released from the tow airplane at a lower altitude than the planned altitude, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA323), Jun 1, 2011: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2656H), Wurstboro, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flying pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision while landing with a gusting wind. Contributing to the accident was the lack of…
- [NTSB WPR09CA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA359), Jul 19, 2009: Schweizer SGS-2-33A (N65825), Truckee, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid a stall during final approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience.
- [NTSB DEN08CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA157), Sep 9, 2008: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N17939), Boulder, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to use the dive brake during landing resulting in a long landing and collision.
- [NTSB MIA08CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA172), Aug 23, 2008: Schweizer 2-33A (N17885), Wurtsboro, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the dual student to relinquish flight control of the glider.
- [NTSB NYC08CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA267), Aug 3, 2008: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N33964), Windsor, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's improper maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX08LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA254), Aug 2, 2008: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N33923), Jean, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft while maneuvering over the airport.
- [NTSB SEA08CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA011), Oct 15, 2007: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N17888), Tehachapi, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude that led to an undershoot, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB CHI07CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA291), Sep 1, 2007: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N65832), Alliance, OH, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's inattentiveness during the aircraft preflight and his failure to maintain clearance above the trees.
- [NTSB CHI07CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA232), Jul 26, 2007: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N33950), Warrensburg, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and aircraft control, which resulted in a stall while on final approach. A factor in the accident were the two fences.
- [NTSB DFW07LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA157), May 23, 2007: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N65804), Castroville, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's inability to maintain directional control due to the drag created by the tall grass adjacent to the runway. A contributing factor was the tall grass.
- [NTSB LAX07CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA172), May 22, 2007: Schweizer SGS2-33A (N65844), Los Alamitos, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the towrope during the initial climb out.
- [NTSB SEA06CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA125), Jun 18, 2006: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2052T), Hood River, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of lift, which resulted in a forced landing. Trees in the landing area were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB IAD05CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA148), Sep 25, 2005: Schweizer SGS-2-33A (N33964), Windsor, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The solo student pilot's loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX05CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA294), Sep 10, 2005: Schweizer SGS2-33A (N2054T), Peoria, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's encounter with obstacles and unsuitable terrain in the landing area during the pilot's attempted precautionary landing. A factor in the accident was the loose wing root gap seal fairing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA119), May 21, 2005: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N65855), Beloit, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude which resulted in an undershoot of the runway and collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX04CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA310), Sep 2, 2004: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2873H), Maricopa, AZ, destroyed. Probable cause: the pilot's encounter with a dust devil during landing flare, which resulted in a hard touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI04CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA200), Jul 29, 2004: Schweizer SGS 2-33 (N33950), Warrensburg, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compaensation for the winds, and his inability to maintain directional control of the glider after encountering tall grass during the landing roll. The reported wind gust, tall…
- [NTSB CHI04CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA102), Apr 4, 2004: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N17882), Lake Village, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The unsuitable terrain the Certified Flight Instructor encountered during the off-field landing. The low altitude, the downdraft or "sink" experienced during flight, and the soft terrain conditions…
- [NTSB IAD03LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA046), Apr 19, 2003: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N1241S), Sterling, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's misjudgment of his traffic pattern altitudes, which resulted in a premature descent into a tree.
- [NTSB LAX02LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA079), Feb 4, 2002: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N34292), Warner Springs, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing sequence.
- [NTSB LAX01LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA142), Apr 8, 2001: Schweizer 2-33A (N7778S), Peoria, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider's encounter with a dust devil during takeoff that resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB NYC01LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA020), Oct 21, 2000: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2055T), Shirley, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper in-flight decision to abort the glide toward the airport. A factor was the pilot's failure to comply with the published best glide speed.
- [NTSB CHI01LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA007), Oct 11, 2000: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2060T), Highland, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the designated examiner not maintaining clearance from the bank/dike. Factors were the designated examiner's delayed remedial action and the bank/dike.
- [NTSB IAD00LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA046), May 29, 2000: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N1225S), Sterling, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point.

All 239: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-33a/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (252, newest 50)

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 20260705007609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260705007609A), Jul 5, 2026: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N5790S), Lake Elsinore, CA, Substantial damage. Facts: on July 5, 2026, the pilot onboard Schweizer sgs 2-33A, [privacy data omitted], was towed up to altitude in the vicinity of Skylark Field (CA89). Based…
- [Accident 20250806012719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250806012719A), Aug 6, 2025: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N65818), Monee, IL, Substantial damage. On August 6th, 2025 at approximately 05:19 pm CDT, a student pilot was operating a Schweizer sgs 2-33 glider in the vicinity of bult field, C56 on a solo…
- [Accident 20250419003359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250419003359A), Apr 19, 2025: Schweizer ANM0925013 (N5786S), Hood River, OR, Substantial damage. On 04/19/2025 at 11:42 PDT during an instructional flight for practicing take offs and landings in the pattern, the glider was launched behind the tow…
- [Accident 20240312003019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240312003019A), Mar 12, 2024: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2905H), Falcon, CO, Substantial damage. • Second smaller windsock on the airfield specifically for the glider operations was showing a 90° crosswind of 7-8 knots • Tow cable for vehicle launch…
- [Accident 20220804014069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220804014069A), Aug 4, 2022: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2055T), Brookhaven, NY, Minor damage. During glider take off roll the glider veried right and hit a PAPI electrical junction box outboard right leading edge wing. Pilot pulled tow relase and landed…
- [Accident 20220710011969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220710011969A), Jul 10, 2022: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N3616Q), Waynesville, OH, Substantial damage. The pilot stated that after release of the tow, pilot become disoriented and lost sight of the field. After reviewing options, maneuvering and losing altitude,…
- [Accident 20220515006679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220515006679A), May 15, 2022: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N17879), Blaistown, NJ, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Student glider pilot [privacy data omitted] was on his second solo flight at the Blairstown Airport (1N7) located in new jersey. The flight was supervised by…
- [Accident 20220416005522A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220416005522A), Apr 16, 2022: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N7784S), Zebulon, NC, Substantial damage. On April 16, 2022 at approximately 1545 LCL, a glider (N7784S) was performing a simulated rope break procedure and coming back to the 7NC5 airport when it…
- [Accident 20210815017299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210815017299A), Aug 15, 2021: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2805H), North Springfie, VT, Substantial damage. Pilot statement - was practicing a simulated rope break on glider tow departing from rw 5. Was attempting to return and land on rw 23 but was not able to make…
- [Accident 20210613007459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210613007459A), Jun 13, 2021: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N33929), Nellysford, VA, No damage. During flight instruction student pilot faired high. CFI did not correct and aircraft landed hard causing injury to CFI.
- [Accident 20210605006829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210605006829A), Jun 5, 2021: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N7776S), Sanford, ME, Substantial damage. On 6/5/21 at about 2308 zulu time, N7776S incurred damage during a ground loop, following landing on a grass strip and Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport…
- [Accident 20200814013629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200814013629A), Aug 14, 2020: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N7547), Warner Springs, CA, Substantial damage. Glider pilot had normal take off and released the glider over hot spring at approximately 63OO feet MSL. After that pilot gained some more altitude and headed…
- [Accident 20190629008459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190629008459A), Jun 29, 2019: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2894H), Blairstown, NJ, No damage. Flight instructor was providing the additional training to the student that is required after a practical test disapproval. The flight instructor initiated a…
- [Accident 20180805010179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180805010179A), Aug 5, 2018: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2832H), Churchville, MD, Substantial damage. On August 5, 2018 at approximately 1500 EST, the pilot and a tow pilot attempted a glider tow operation at aiport 0W3. The glider pilot stated that normal…
- [Accident 20170520012409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170520012409A), May 20, 2017: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N1242S), North Springfie, VT, Substantial damage. The pilot stated that he was conducting a proficiency ride for a student of the new england soaring club. The student flew a normal pattern. Turning final, the…
- [Accident 20141012019169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141012019169A), Oct 12, 2014: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N36135), Waynesville, OH, Minor damage. [privacy data omitted] Was conducting a flight review with[privacy data omitted]. [privacy data omitted] Was the pilot flying, occupying the front seat, and…
- [Accident 20130902021899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130902021899A), Sep 2, 2013: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2668H), Hampshire, IL, Substantial damage. The student pilot was on a local solo flight from Sky Soaring Airport. He was towed to 4000 feet above ground level where he released from the towplane. After…
- [Accident 20130804017049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130804017049A), Aug 4, 2013: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N1211S), Erwinna, PA, Substantial damage. Aircraft was high on left downwind. Pilot used speed brakes to descend. When aircraft turned base, pilot retracted speed brakes. When aircraft turned final it…
- [Accident 20130720014429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130720014429A), Jul 20, 2013: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2052T), Hood River, OR, Substantial damage. Pilot and pax reported downdraft when approx 1 mile out from airport. Landed hard in horse pasture. Substantial damage to empanage and rt wing.
- [Accident 20130629011489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130629011489A), Jun 29, 2013: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N36135), Waynesville, OH, Substantial damage. While administering a flight review to a certificated pilot, [privacy data omitted] elected to simulate the failure of the flight spoilers on the approach and…
- [Accident 20130504007869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130504007869A), May 4, 2013: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2045T), Erwinna, PA, Substantial damage. Pilot departed Van Sant Airport (9N1) in a glider N2045T owned by the civil air patrol. The glider had just been annualed and this was the first flight. Pilot…
- [Accident 20121202027249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121202027249A), Dec 2, 2012: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N5787S), Middletown, NY, Substantial damage. Student glider pilot was flying solo while being observed by his qualified and current CFI, not in communication, on the ground. The pilot had entered the…
- [Accident 20120609012129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120609012129A), Jun 9, 2012: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2061T), Truckee, CA, Substantial damage. N2061T, sgs 2-33A glider, pilot stated he was reportedly hooked up for a tow, started takeoff roll and encountered a gust of wind at Truckee, CA airport.…
- [Accident 20120128000729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120128000729A), Jan 28, 2012: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N17873), Substantial damage. Pilot, [privacy data omitted], reported that he took a passenger for a glider ride. He said the normal altitude they release from the tow plane is at…
- [Accident 20110601010299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110601010299A), Jun 1, 2011: Schweizer SGS 2-33A (N2656H), Wurtsboro, NY, Substantial damage. On 06/01/2011 at approx 15:15 local a schweitzer SGS2-33A glider was substantially damage when it impacted guardrails and surface of state highway 209 which…
- [Accident 20090719013309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090719013309A), Jul 19, 2009: Scwzer SGS233A (N65825), Truckee, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Student pilot on solo flight experienced a hard landing during the flare to touchdown on runway 19 at trk. Two instructors observing the landing stated…
- [Incident 20080909849879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080909849879I), Sep 9, 2008: Scwzer SGS233A (N17939), Boulder, CO, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot was on third solo flight on 09/09/2008 and on aerotow glider towhook auto released. Pilot did not use dive brake for immediate descent and landed…
- [Accident 20080823849309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080823849309A), Aug 23, 2008: Scwzer SGS233A (N17885), Wurtsboro, NY, Substantial damage. (-23) On short final approach rwy 23 at N82, the pilot instructor tried to gain control of the aircraft. The student froze on the controls, the nose hit first,…
- [Accident 20080803843099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080803843099A), Aug 3, 2008: Scwzer SGS233A (N33964), Windsor, VA, Destroyed. (-23) The student pilot on his third solo flight approached the landing and was losing altitude. He attempted to shorten the traffic pattern turning on the…
- [Accident 20080802843481A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080802843481A), Aug 2, 2008: Scwzer SGS233A (N33923), Jean, NV, Substantial damage. (-23) N33923 (sgs 2-33A glider) was involved in a midair collision with the PA-25-125 tow plane at appx. 3000' AGL at 1415 PDT after departing 0L7. After…
- [Accident 20071015826979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071015826979A), Oct 15, 2007: Scwzer SGS233A (N17888), Tehachapi, CA, Minor damage. (-23) On 10/15/2007 at 1130 N17888 a Schweizer SGS2-33 was being utilized by the airforce test pilot school for test pilot training. The airforce test pilot…
- [Accident 20070901022569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070901022569A), Sep 1, 2007: Scwzer SGS233A (N65832), Alliance, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot made a low approach and hit a tree. The glider locked in left wing into the tree and landed right side up.
- [Accident 20070726013689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070726013689A), Jul 26, 2007: Scwzer SGS233A (N33950), Warrensburg, MO, Substantial damage. (-23) The flight instructor was conducting an introductory flight in the glider at the Skyhaven Airport (rcm), Warrensburg, MO. The instructor, who was…
- [Accident 20070523011669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070523011669A), May 23, 2007: Scwzer SGS233A (N65804), Castroville, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On may 23, 2007, at approximately 1300 local time, a Schweizer sgs 2-33A glider, N65804, sustained major damage while being towed for takeoff…
- [Accident 20070522009219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070522009219A), May 22, 2007: Scwzer SGS233A (N65844), Los Alamitos, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On 05/22/2007, during takeoff sequence of a winch launch at Los Alamitos army airfield taxiway c, safety rope broke at approximately 300-400 ft.…
- [Incident 20070515015249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070515015249I), May 15, 2007: Scwzer SGS233A (N17960), Endicott, NY, Minor damage. (-23) On Tuesday, 5/16/2007 at approximately 1229 local time, the pilot [privacy data omitted] flying N17960, a Schweizer model SGS-2-33A glider, landed on the…
- [Incident 20070305003059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070305003059I), Mar 5, 2007: Scwzer SGS233A (N7763S), Warner Springs, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Student had the flight controls and on a crosswind take off, the right wing tip contacted the ground, the flight instructor intervened but directional…
- [Accident 20060618030489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060618030489A), Jun 18, 2006: Scwzer SGS233A (N2052T), Hood River, OR, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was flying the schweitzer sgs 2-33A glider approximately 5 miles east of the Hood River airport in some ridge soaring conditions. The wind blew the…
- [Incident 20060520008969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060520008969I), May 20, 2006: Scwzer SGS233A (N65918), North Plains, OR, Minor damage. (-23) According to PIC: "on final approach to landing, I encountered a thermal at the end of the runway. I put the nose down to maintain altitude, and ended up…
- [Incident 20060513012299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060513012299I), May 13, 2006: Scwzer SGS233A (N1187S), Spartanburg, SC, Minor damage. (-23) Glider landed in field 1/2 mile from Spartanburg airport. Minor damage to glider and no injuries to pilot. [privacy data omitted]
- [Accident 20050925034379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050925034379A), Sep 25, 2005: Scwzer SGS233A (N33964), Windsor, VA, Substantial damage. (-23) 09/25/05: Aircraft hit hangar & sun shelter during attempt to land by student pilot on first solo flight. A/c sustained substantial damage. No injuries…
- [Accident 20050910020849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050910020849A), Sep 10, 2005: Scwzer SGS233A (N2054T), Peoria, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) Civil air patrol glider was under tow and had just departed. Solo student pilot heard a "metal flapping noise" and released to tow line. Right wing…
- [Accident 20050521034159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050521034159A), May 21, 2005: Scwzer SGS233A (N65855), Beloit, WI, Substantial damage. (-23) Competence in question. Pilot basically flew into trees. Pilot is not glider rated so 44709 is not applicable. [privacy data omitted] .
- [Accident 20040902022529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040902022529A), Sep 2, 2004: Scwzer SGS233A (N2873H), Maricopa, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) Student was on 9th solo flight with no previous difficulties or incidents according to her instructor. Supervising instructor witnessing the landing…
- [Accident 20040729017569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040729017569A), Jul 29, 2004: Scwzer SGS233A (N33950), Warrensburg, MO, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot was performing a required downwind landing on a private pilot practical test. During the landing, a gusting right quartering tailwind lifted…
- [Incident 20040501019969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040501019969I), May 1, 2004: Scwzer SGS233A (N7539), Petersburg, WV, Minor damage. (-23) Left wing strut attach bolt was not properly installed. Wing separated from glider on take off roll.
- [Accident 20040404012869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040404012869A), Apr 4, 2004: Scwzer SGS233A (N17882), Lake Village, IN, Substantial damage. (-23) Clarence l. harris was providing glider instruction to charles m. lain at the time of accident. The glider pilot reported the aircraft experienced a high…
- [Incident 20030629021049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030629021049I), Jun 29, 2003: Scwzer SGS233A (N17901), Hartford, WI, Minor damage. (-23) On June 30, 2003 the milwaukee flight standards district office was notified by Mr. Steven johnson representing the Wisconsin soaring society of Hartford…
- [Accident 20030419005539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030419005539A), Apr 19, 2003: Scwzer SGS233A (N1241S), Sterling, MA, Substantial damage. (-23) Student pilot made right downwind to runway 16 at Sterling Airport at too low an altitude. Pilot turned right base leg cutting corner of normal traffic…
- [Accident 20020204002279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020204002279A), Feb 4, 2002: Scwzer SGS233A (N34292), Warner Springs, CA, No damage. (-23) Released from tow plane at 800 feet AGL for pattern work and landing practice. Made normal approach to runway 26. Turned onto final and attempted slip…

All 252: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-33a/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (18)

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

- [SDR CA190614014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190614014), Jun 14, 2019: HINGE. WORN. (CAN) AN INSPECTION OF THE RUDDER TOOK PLACE AFTER FIRST WAS FOUND. THE RIVETS THAT ATTACH HINGE TO RUDDER SPAR FOUND LOOSE. SERVICEABLE RUDDER INSTALLED. (TC# 
- [SDR CA190614013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190614013), Jun 14, 2019: HINGE. WORN. (CAN) THE LOWER RUDDER HINGE ATTACHMENT RIVETS WORKED LOOSE WHICH ATTACH HINGE TO RUDDER . THIS WAS FOUND DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL PART S
- [SDR CA150513006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150513006), Apr 28, 2015: DOUBLER. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED RADIATING FROM THE BEND LINE RELIEF HOLE ON THE HINGE DOUBLER, PN 33501-40. ON THE LT OTBD AILERON, INBD 
- [SDR CA110504006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110504006), Apr 25, 2011: SPAR. MISREPAIRED. DURING INSPECTINO, PAINT WAS REMOVED FROM WING AND A LARGE AMOUNT OF FILLER WAS DISCOVERED NEAR THE WING TIP. UPON REMOVAL OF THE FILLER AN UNDOCUMENTED PATCH W
- [SDR CA110504005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110504005), Apr 25, 2011: RIB. MISREPAIRED. (CAN) AN UNDOCUMENTED REPAIR WAS FOUND ON THE LEFT HAND WING AT STATION 214.0. UPON REMOVAL OF THE PATCH THE RIB WAS FOUND TO BE BENT OVER. BOTH THE WING SKIN R
- [SDR AALA2009061900002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2009061900002), Jun 19, 2009: MODULE. INOPERATIVE. MIA - EMERGENCY LIGHTS FOR ROWS 9 TO 15 INOPERATIVE. REPLACED MODULE FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT ROWS 9 TO 15.
- [SDR AALA2009061900001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2009061900001), Jun 19, 2009: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. MIA - EMERGENCY LIGHTS FOR ROWS 9 TO 15 INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT ROWS 9 TO 15.
- [SDR CA061201003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061201003), Nov 29, 2006: SPAR. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING THE COMPANY 12 YEAR STRUCTURAL INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROGRAM (SIRP), A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE RUDDER SPAR ON THE OUTER LT EDGE OF THE UPPER HINGE A
- [SDR CA061201002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061201002), Nov 29, 2006: SPAR. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING THE COMPANY 12 YEAR STRUCTURAL INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROGRAM (SIRP), A CRACK WAS FOUND IN ON RUDDER SPAR ON THE OUTER LT EDGE OF THE UPPER HINGE AT
- [SDR CA021210004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021210004), Dec 10, 2002: SHOE. BROKEN. (CAN) PIVOT END OF BRAKE SHOE BROKEN.
- [SDR CA020731012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020731012), Jul 23, 2002: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. (CAN) ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE FOUND FRAYED AT P/N 22A148-1 FAIRLEAD.
- [SDR CA020731011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020731011), Jul 23, 2002: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. (CAN) RT ELEVATOR CABLE FOUND FRAYED AT P/N 22A148-1 FAIRLEAD.
- [SDR CA010523032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010523032), Apr 25, 2001: BELLCRANK. CRACKED. (CAN) AN INSPECTION WAS CALLED FOR AS INSTRUCTED IN A SPECIAL INSPECTION DND C-12-382-000/NS-016. UPON INSPECTION OF SUBJECT PART, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE PA
- [SDR CA010523031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010523031), Apr 25, 2001: BELLCRANK. CRACKED. (CAN) AN INSPECTION WAS CALLED FOR AS INSTRUCTED IN A SPECIAL INSPECTION DND C-12-382-000/NS-016. UPON INSPECTION OF SUBJECT PART, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE PA
- [SDR CA010523030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010523030), Apr 25, 2001: BELLCRANK. CRACKED. (CAN) AN INSPECTION WAS CALLED FOR AS INSRUCTED IN A SPECIAL INSPECTION DND C-12-382-000/NS-016. UPON INSPECTION OF SUBJECT PART, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE PAR
- [SDR CA010314024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010314024), Jan 21, 2001: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. (CAN) BEARING ASSEMBLY AFT END OF TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY, LT MOUNT NUTCONTACTING CABLE. SUSPECT ANGLE BLOCK (FAIRLEAD) AFT END OF TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY AMPLIFIED D
- [SDR CA991103016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991103016), Oct 20, 1999: BOLT. CRACKED. (CAN) NEW WING ATTACHMENT BOLTS NDT'D PRIOR TO INSTALLATION REVEALED THAT 9 OUT OF 24 BOLTS (AN 7-23A) WERE REJECTED. BOLTS ARE MADE OF ROLLED STEEL AND THERE W
- [SDR CA980406002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980406002), Mar 13, 1998: TUBE. CRACKED. (CAN) PRIOR TO RESKINNING, MAGNETIC PARTICLES CHECK OF TUBE REVEALED STRESS CRACKS.

## 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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