# Schweizer SGS 2-33AK - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8050210 - Manufacturer (registry): SCHWEIZER - Model: SGS 2-33AK - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 3 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 82 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS G2EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G2EA) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: K & L Soaring LLC - Registered aircraft: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-33ak 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 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 (1) - [N65809](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65809): [Civil Air Patrol Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIVIL%20AIR%20PATROL%20INC), [Montgomery, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Montgomery), built 1973, S/N 311 ## NTSB investigations (6) 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 ERA10LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA387), Jul 30, 2010: Schweizer SGS 2-33AK (N17965), Windsor, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The unauthorized installation of a battery and associated wiring and electrical components, which resulted in an in-flight electrical fire of undetermined origin. - [NTSB CHI96TA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96TA260), Jun 19, 1996: Schweizer SGS 2-33AK (N65809), Mattoon, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the glider. Factors were the runway sign and the failure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout. - [NTSB NYC83LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA011), Oct 17, 1982: Schweizer SGS2-33AK (N17965), Mecklenburg, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW76FPA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPA22), May 1, 1976: Schweizer SGS233 (N17959), Cedar Hill, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC76DFJ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76DFJ17), Mar 14, 1976: Schweizer SGS233 (N17965), Elmira, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC76FFJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FFJ05), Aug 27, 1975: Schweizer 2-33A (N17965), Ithaca, NY, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (6) 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 20100730039259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100730039259A), Jul 30, 2010: Schweizer SGS 2-33AK (N17965), Orbit, VA, Destroyed. During flight pilot noticed smoke in the cabin, initiated flight to return to the airport, aircraft decent in the trees 200 feet short of the runway. Aircraft… - [Accident 19960619035989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960619035989A), Jun 19, 1996: Scwzer SGS233AK (N65809), Mattoon Charles, IL, Substantial damage. Wing hit a sign during aerial tow after veering to edge runway. Towplane released glider. Aborted tow safely. (-23) the aircraft drifted left of runway… - [Accident 19821017054539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821017054539A), Oct 17, 1982: Scwzer SGS233AK (N17965), Mecklenburg, NY, Substantial damage. Glider encountered downdraft and crashed into trees short of runway during final approach. - [Accident 19760501009579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760501009579A), May 1, 1976: Scwzer SGS233AK (N17959), Cedar Hill, TX, Substantial damage. Gusting to 20K. - [Accident 19760314004579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760314004579A), Mar 14, 1976: Scwzer SGS233AK (N17965), Elmira, NY, Substantial damage. Drg turn to final apch plt atmtd to correct for rwy overshoot increased bank stalled. Wind w 20K. - [Accident 19750827027969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750827027969A), Aug 27, 1975: Scwzer SGS233AK (N17965), Ithaca, NY, Substantial damage. Pilot did not correct for low wing approach. ## 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 --- 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.