Schweizer SGS 2-33A

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Accident 20260705007609ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · Lake Elsinore, CAFacts: 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 on written account of the pilot and statements from qualified ground crew witnesses, the pilot…Jul 5, 2026 · N5790S · Substantial damageAccident 20250806012719ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · Monee, ILOn 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 flight. The pilot, after being released from the tow pilot and spending some time in the air, returned to…Aug 6, 2025 · N65818 · Substantial damageAccident 20250419003359ASchweizer ANM0925013 · Hood River, OROn 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 aircraft. Using runway 25 for take off they climbed out under tow, made a 270 degree right turn and released…Apr 19, 2025 · N5786S · Substantial damageAccident 20240312003019ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · Falcon, CO• 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 operations is hooked to center of plane near center of gravity to allow plane to pitch up and gain…Mar 12, 2024 · N2905H · Substantial damageAccident 20220804014069ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · Brookhaven, NYDuring 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 straight down the grass strip no injuries.Aug 4, 2022 · N2055T · Minor damageAccident 20220710011969ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · Waynesville, OHThe pilot stated that after release of the tow, pilot become disoriented and lost sight of the field. After reviewing options, maneuvering and losing altitude, decided to put the glider in along the edge of a cornfield. Subsequent landing technique along with…Jul 10, 2022 · N3616Q · Substantial damageAccident 20220515006679ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · Blaistown, NJStudent 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 his instructor [privacy data omitted] The pilot was making his approach to runway 27 at Blairstown…May 15, 2022 · N17879 · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 20220416005522ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · Zebulon, NCOn 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 struck a tree on the right wing and landed hard near the runway and slid across the ground into a parked…Apr 16, 2022 · N7784S · Substantial damageAccident 20210815017299ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · North Springfie, VTPilot 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 it to the airfield. Pilot decided to land in a field adjacent to the airport during which the left…Aug 15, 2021 · N2805H · Substantial damageAccident 20210613007459ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · Nellysford, VADuring flight instruction student pilot faired high. CFI did not correct and aircraft landed hard causing injury to CFI.Jun 13, 2021 · N33929 · No damageAccident 20210605006829ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · Sanford, MEOn 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 (ksfm). There were no injuries reported. The latest weather available at ksfm was wind 270 at 9 KTS, 10…Jun 5, 2021 · N7776S · Substantial damageAccident 20200814013629ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · Warner Springs, CAGlider 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 to a cloud a mile north of location. The cloud did not work as expected so pilot decided to head to…Aug 14, 2020 · N7547 · Substantial damageAccident 20190629008459ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · Blairstown, NJFlight instructor was providing the additional training to the student that is required after a practical test disapproval. The flight instructor initiated a simulated rope break (premature glider release) at 600 feet AGL. The student turned back to the…Jun 29, 2019 · N2894H · No damageAccident 20180805010179ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · Churchville, MDOn 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 operation would be to use the grass runway 01/19, but due to the recent high amounts of rain, that…Aug 5, 2018 · N2832H · Substantial damageAccident 20170520012409ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · North Springfie, VTThe 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 student used dive brakes to descend to a normal glidepath. The aircraft continued to descend at a…May 20, 2017 · N1242S · Substantial damageAccident 20141012019169ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · Waynesville, OH[privacy data omitted] Was conducting a flight review with[privacy data omitted]. [privacy data omitted] Was the pilot flying, occupying the front seat, and [privacy data omitted] was instructing from the rear seat. On the first landing while on final…Oct 12, 2014 · N36135 · Minor damageAccident 20130902021899ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · Hampshire, ILThe 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 practicing some maneuvers, he encountered sinking air, and returned to the airport for landing. He…Sep 2, 2013 · N2668H · Substantial damageAccident 20130804017049ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · Erwinna, PAAircraft was high on left downwind. Pilot used speed brakes to descend. When aircraft turned base, pilot retracted speed brakes. When aircraft turned final it was too low and could not make runway. Pilot attempted to land in grassy field before runway. Left…Aug 4, 2013 · N1211S · Substantial damageAccident 20130720014429ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · Hood River, ORPilot and pax reported downdraft when approx 1 mile out from airport. Landed hard in horse pasture. Substantial damage to empanage and rt wing.Jul 20, 2013 · N2052T · Substantial damageAccident 20130629011489ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · Waynesville, OHWhile administering a flight review to a certificated pilot, [privacy data omitted] elected to simulate the failure of the flight spoilers on the approach and landing, thus requiring the pilot receiving the instruction to demonstrate proficiency in landing…Jun 29, 2013 · N36135 · Substantial damageAccident 20130504007869ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · Erwinna, PAPilot 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 performed a pre flight and found no issues with the glider. The pilot departed runway 7 at Van Sant…May 4, 2013 · N2045T · Substantial damageAccident 20121202027249ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · Middletown, NYStudent 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 airport pattern and elected to extend his downwind and base legs to lose altitude. Additionally, he had…Dec 2, 2012 · N5787S · Substantial damageAccident 20120609012129ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · Truckee, CAN2061T, 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. Subsequently the pilot lost control and the left wing struck a 3,000FT airport sign on 6/9 at 0930PDT.…Jun 9, 2012 · N2061T · Substantial damageAccident 20120128000729ASchweizer SGS 2-33APilot, [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 4000'ABOVE ground level. The ground altitude at the Pleasant Valley Airport is approximately 1600'. He said…Jan 28, 2012 · N17873 · Substantial damageAccident 20110601010299ASchweizer SGS 2-33A · Wurtsboro, NYOn 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 parallels runway 23 at N82. Aircraft was on approach to runway 23 with a CFI conducting a bi-annual…Jun 1, 2011 · N2656H · Substantial damageAccident 20090719013309AScwzer SGS233A · Truckee, CA(-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 that the glider appeared low and slow during the approach. They also stated that the glider landed on…Jul 19, 2009 · N65825 · Substantial damageIncident 20080909849879IScwzer SGS233A · Boulder, CO(-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 long on rwy and rolled into over run and contracted rock on rollout causing minor damage to nose of…Sep 9, 2008 · N17939 · Minor damageAccident 20080823849309AScwzer SGS233A · Wurtsboro, NY(-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, then the aircraft spun in a clock-wise rotation causing substantial damage to the tail and right…Aug 23, 2008 · N17885 · Substantial damageAccident 20080803843099AScwzer SGS233A · Windsor, VA(-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 final stall and spin and lost control of the aircraft in low altitude. From eye witness reports, the…Aug 3, 2008 · N33964 · DestroyedAccident 20080802843481AScwzer SGS233A · Jean, NV(-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 normal cable release and verification of separation, N33923 turned 60-70 degrees to the right (southwest)…Aug 2, 2008 · N33923 · Substantial damageAccident 20071015826979AScwzer SGS233A · Tehachapi, CA(-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 school student was on his first solo flight and was observed on a low down wind, base and final…Oct 15, 2007 · N17888 · Minor damageAccident 20070901022569AScwzer SGS233A · Alliance, OH(-23) Pilot made a low approach and hit a tree. The glider locked in left wing into the tree and landed right side up.Sep 1, 2007 · N65832 · Substantial damageAccident 20070726013689AScwzer SGS233A · Warrensburg, MO(-23) The flight instructor was conducting an introductory flight in the glider at the Skyhaven Airport (rcm), Warrensburg, MO. The instructor, who was manipulating the controls, entered the traffic pattern at 1,000 feet above ground level (AGL), for the…Jul 26, 2007 · N33950 · Substantial damageAccident 20070523011669AScwzer SGS233A · Castroville, TX(-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 subsequently dragging a wing and veering into a cornfield striking the ground three times before releasing the…May 23, 2007 · N65804 · Substantial damageAccident 20070522009219AScwzer SGS233A · Los Alamitos, CA(-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. altitude. Pilot attempted to conduct a 90 degree right turn and then execute an approximate 270 degree left…May 22, 2007 · N65844 · Substantial damageIncident 20070515015249IScwzer SGS233A · Endicott, NY(-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 susquehanna river next to the Tri-Cities Airport. Shortly after take off, while being towed by a…May 15, 2007 · N17960 · Minor damageIncident 20070305003059IScwzer SGS233A · Warner Springs, CA(-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 control was lost and gliders left wing struck a fence post before coming to a stop. Pilot statement:…Mar 5, 2007 · N7763S · Minor damageAccident 20060618030489AScwzer SGS233A · Hood River, OR(-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 glider downwind of the ridge into some striking conditions. Given the sink and approximately 20…Jun 18, 2006 · N2052T · Substantial damageIncident 20060520008969IScwzer SGS233A · North Plains, OR(-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 touching down at a steeper angle than planned. As I touched down, I bounced up and as I touched…May 20, 2006 · N65918 · Minor damageIncident 20060513012299IScwzer SGS233A · Spartanburg, SC(-23) Glider landed in field 1/2 mile from Spartanburg airport. Minor damage to glider and no injuries to pilot. [privacy data omitted]May 13, 2006 · N1187S · Minor damageAccident 20050925034379AScwzer SGS233A · Windsor, VA(-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 occurred. A/c owner determined at this late date to report an accident had occurred approx. 12 MO.…Sep 25, 2005 · N33964 · Substantial damageAccident 20050910020849AScwzer SGS233A · Peoria, AZ(-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 struck a cactus, spun around and impacted the desert.Sep 10, 2005 · N2054T · Substantial damageAccident 20050521034159AScwzer SGS233A · Beloit, WI(-23) Competence in question. Pilot basically flew into trees. Pilot is not glider rated so 44709 is not applicable. [privacy data omitted] .May 21, 2005 · N65855 · Substantial damageAccident 20040902022529AScwzer SGS233A · Maricopa, AZ(-23) Student was on 9th solo flight with no previous difficulties or incidents according to her instructor. Supervising instructor witnessing the landing stated that the student flew through a prominent dust devil while on short final which resulted in her…Sep 2, 2004 · N2873H · Substantial damageAccident 20040729017569AScwzer SGS233A · Warrensburg, MO(-23) The pilot was performing a required downwind landing on a private pilot practical test. During the landing, a gusting right quartering tailwind lifted the right wing causing the left wing to drop to the surface. The pilot was unable to control the…Jul 29, 2004 · N33950 · Substantial damageIncident 20040501019969IScwzer SGS233A · Petersburg, WV(-23) Left wing strut attach bolt was not properly installed. Wing separated from glider on take off roll.May 1, 2004 · N7539 · Minor damageAccident 20040404012869AScwzer SGS233A · Lake Village, IN(-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 sink rate and could not make the runway while on downwind approach to runway 36. He elected to land…Apr 4, 2004 · N17882 · Substantial damageIncident 20030629021049IScwzer SGS233A · Hartford, WI(-23) On June 30, 2003 the milwaukee flight standards district office was notified by Mr. Steven johnson representing the Wisconsin soaring society of Hartford Wisconsin. He informed my supervisor that there had been a hard landing involving a club glider…Jun 29, 2003 · N17901 · Minor damageAccident 20030419005539AScwzer SGS233A · Sterling, MA(-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 pattern. The student pilot turned right cutting off corner of normal traffic pattern again at base to…Apr 19, 2003 · N1241S · Substantial damageAccident 20020204002279AScwzer SGS233A · Warner Springs, CA(-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 with spoilers. Glider drifted left of course. Pilot attempted to correct approach path. Overshot…Feb 4, 2002 · N34292 · No damage
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