# FAA incident reports: Schweizer SGS 2-33A A list on [Schweizer SGS 2-33A](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-33a.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 6 · 252 reports - [Accident 20260705007609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260705007609A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Lake Elsinore, CA · Jul 5, 2026 · N5790S · 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 on written account of the pilot and statements from qualified ground crew witnesses, the pilot… - [Accident 20250806012719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250806012719A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Monee, IL · Aug 6, 2025 · N65818 · 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 flight. The pilot, after being released from the tow pilot and spending some time in the air, returned to… - [Accident 20250419003359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250419003359A.md): Schweizer ANM0925013 · Hood River, OR · Apr 19, 2025 · N5786S · 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 aircraft. Using runway 25 for take off they climbed out under tow, made a 270 degree right turn and released… - [Accident 20240312003019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240312003019A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Falcon, CO · Mar 12, 2024 · N2905H · 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 operations is hooked to center of plane near center of gravity to allow plane to pitch up and gain… - [Accident 20220804014069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220804014069A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Brookhaven, NY · Aug 4, 2022 · N2055T · 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 straight down the grass strip no injuries. - [Accident 20220710011969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220710011969A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Waynesville, OH · Jul 10, 2022 · N3616Q · 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, decided to put the glider in along the edge of a cornfield. Subsequent landing technique along with… - [Accident 20220515006679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220515006679A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Blaistown, NJ · May 15, 2022 · N17879 · 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 his instructor [privacy data omitted] The pilot was making his approach to runway 27 at Blairstown… - [Accident 20220416005522A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220416005522A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Zebulon, NC · Apr 16, 2022 · N7784S · 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 struck a tree on the right wing and landed hard near the runway and slid across the ground into a parked… - [Accident 20210815017299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210815017299A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · North Springfie, VT · Aug 15, 2021 · N2805H · 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 it to the airfield. Pilot decided to land in a field adjacent to the airport during which the left… - [Accident 20210613007459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210613007459A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Nellysford, VA · Jun 13, 2021 · N33929 · 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.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Sanford, ME · Jun 5, 2021 · N7776S · 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 (ksfm). There were no injuries reported. The latest weather available at ksfm was wind 270 at 9 KTS, 10… - [Accident 20200814013629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200814013629A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Warner Springs, CA · Aug 14, 2020 · N7547 · 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 to a cloud a mile north of location. The cloud did not work as expected so pilot decided to head to… - [Accident 20190629008459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190629008459A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Blairstown, NJ · Jun 29, 2019 · N2894H · 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 simulated rope break (premature glider release) at 600 feet AGL. The student turned back to the… - [Accident 20180805010179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180805010179A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Churchville, MD · Aug 5, 2018 · N2832H · 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 operation would be to use the grass runway 01/19, but due to the recent high amounts of rain, that… - [Accident 20170520012409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170520012409A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · North Springfie, VT · May 20, 2017 · N1242S · 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 student used dive brakes to descend to a normal glidepath. The aircraft continued to descend at a… - [Accident 20141012019169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141012019169A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Waynesville, OH · Oct 12, 2014 · N36135 · 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 [privacy data omitted] was instructing from the rear seat. On the first landing while on final… - [Accident 20130902021899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130902021899A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Hampshire, IL · Sep 2, 2013 · N2668H · 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 practicing some maneuvers, he encountered sinking air, and returned to the airport for landing. He… - [Accident 20130804017049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130804017049A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Erwinna, PA · Aug 4, 2013 · N1211S · 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 was too low and could not make runway. Pilot attempted to land in grassy field before runway. Left… - [Accident 20130720014429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130720014429A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Hood River, OR · Jul 20, 2013 · N2052T · 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.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Waynesville, OH · Jun 29, 2013 · N36135 · 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 landing, thus requiring the pilot receiving the instruction to demonstrate proficiency in landing… - [Accident 20130504007869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130504007869A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Erwinna, PA · May 4, 2013 · N2045T · 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 performed a pre flight and found no issues with the glider. The pilot departed runway 7 at Van Sant… - [Accident 20121202027249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121202027249A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Middletown, NY · Dec 2, 2012 · N5787S · 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 airport pattern and elected to extend his downwind and base legs to lose altitude. Additionally, he had… - [Accident 20120609012129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120609012129A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Truckee, CA · Jun 9, 2012 · N2061T · 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. Subsequently the pilot lost control and the left wing struck a 3,000FT airport sign on 6/9 at 0930PDT.… - [Accident 20120128000729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120128000729A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Jan 28, 2012 · 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 4000'ABOVE ground level. The ground altitude at the Pleasant Valley Airport is approximately 1600'. He said… - [Accident 20110601010299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110601010299A.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Wurtsboro, NY · Jun 1, 2011 · N2656H · 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 parallels runway 23 at N82. Aircraft was on approach to runway 23 with a CFI conducting a bi-annual… - [Accident 20090719013309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090719013309A.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Truckee, CA · Jul 19, 2009 · N65825 · 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 that the glider appeared low and slow during the approach. They also stated that the glider landed on… - [Incident 20080909849879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080909849879I.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Boulder, CO · Sep 9, 2008 · N17939 · 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 long on rwy and rolled into over run and contracted rock on rollout causing minor damage to nose of… - [Accident 20080823849309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080823849309A.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Wurtsboro, NY · Aug 23, 2008 · N17885 · 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, then the aircraft spun in a clock-wise rotation causing substantial damage to the tail and right… - [Accident 20080803843099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080803843099A.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Windsor, VA · Aug 3, 2008 · N33964 · 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 final stall and spin and lost control of the aircraft in low altitude. From eye witness reports, the… - [Accident 20080802843481A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080802843481A.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Jean, NV · Aug 2, 2008 · N33923 · 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 normal cable release and verification of separation, N33923 turned 60-70 degrees to the right (southwest)… - [Accident 20071015826979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071015826979A.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Tehachapi, CA · Oct 15, 2007 · N17888 · 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 school student was on his first solo flight and was observed on a low down wind, base and final… - [Accident 20070901022569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070901022569A.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Alliance, OH · Sep 1, 2007 · N65832 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Warrensburg, MO · Jul 26, 2007 · N33950 · 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 manipulating the controls, entered the traffic pattern at 1,000 feet above ground level (AGL), for the… - [Accident 20070523011669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070523011669A.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Castroville, TX · May 23, 2007 · N65804 · 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 subsequently dragging a wing and veering into a cornfield striking the ground three times before releasing the… - [Accident 20070522009219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070522009219A.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Los Alamitos, CA · May 22, 2007 · N65844 · 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. altitude. Pilot attempted to conduct a 90 degree right turn and then execute an approximate 270 degree left… - [Incident 20070515015249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070515015249I.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Endicott, NY · May 15, 2007 · N17960 · 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 susquehanna river next to the Tri-Cities Airport. Shortly after take off, while being towed by a… - [Incident 20070305003059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070305003059I.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Warner Springs, CA · Mar 5, 2007 · N7763S · 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 control was lost and gliders left wing struck a fence post before coming to a stop. Pilot statement:… - [Accident 20060618030489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060618030489A.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Hood River, OR · Jun 18, 2006 · N2052T · 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 glider downwind of the ridge into some striking conditions. Given the sink and approximately 20… - [Incident 20060520008969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060520008969I.md): Scwzer SGS233A · North Plains, OR · May 20, 2006 · N65918 · 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 touching down at a steeper angle than planned. As I touched down, I bounced up and as I touched… - [Incident 20060513012299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060513012299I.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Spartanburg, SC · May 13, 2006 · N1187S · 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.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Windsor, VA · Sep 25, 2005 · N33964 · 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 occurred. A/c owner determined at this late date to report an accident had occurred approx. 12 MO.… - [Accident 20050910020849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050910020849A.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Peoria, AZ · Sep 10, 2005 · N2054T · 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 struck a cactus, spun around and impacted the desert. - [Accident 20050521034159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050521034159A.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Beloit, WI · May 21, 2005 · N65855 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Maricopa, AZ · Sep 2, 2004 · N2873H · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Accident 20040729017569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040729017569A.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Warrensburg, MO · Jul 29, 2004 · N33950 · 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 the right wing causing the left wing to drop to the surface. The pilot was unable to control the… - [Incident 20040501019969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040501019969I.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Petersburg, WV · May 1, 2004 · N7539 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Lake Village, IN · Apr 4, 2004 · N17882 · 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 sink rate and could not make the runway while on downwind approach to runway 36. He elected to land… - [Incident 20030629021049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030629021049I.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Hartford, WI · Jun 29, 2003 · N17901 · 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 Wisconsin. He informed my supervisor that there had been a hard landing involving a club glider… - [Accident 20030419005539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030419005539A.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Sterling, MA · Apr 19, 2003 · N1241S · 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 pattern. The student pilot turned right cutting off corner of normal traffic pattern again at base to… - [Accident 20020204002279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020204002279A.md): Scwzer SGS233A · Warner Springs, CA · Feb 4, 2002 · N34292 · 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 with spoilers. Glider drifted left of course. Pilot attempted to correct approach path. Overshot… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-33a/incidents.md?page=2 ## 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 ('8051606') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-33a/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.