# Schweizer SGS 2-8 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8050202 - Manufacturer (registry): SCHWEIZER - Model: SGS 2-8 - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 82 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS GTC 5](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/GTC%205) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: K & L Soaring LLC - Registered aircraft: 9 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-8 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 ## Registered aircraft (9) - [N20642](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20642): [Clemens Russell E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLEMENS%20RUSSELL%20E), [El Cajon, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/El%20Cajon), built 1942, S/N 186530 - [N28717](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28717): [Van Roo Jon D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAN%20ROO%20JON%20D), [Hartland, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Hartland), S/N 38 - [N47575](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47575): [Byard Jeffery G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BYARD%20JEFFERY%20G), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), S/N 54 - [N47903](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N47903): [Somes Jason S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOMES%20JASON%20S), [Santa Rosa Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Rosa%20Valley), S/N 53 - [N50796](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50796): [Fronius Douglas L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRONIUS%20DOUGLAS%20L), [Poway, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Poway), S/N 43 - [N54300](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54300): [Noyes Stephen S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOYES%20STEPHEN%20S), [Newburyport, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Newburyport), built 1942, S/N 48 - [N54475](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54475): [Sommerfeld Tyla F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOMMERFELD%20TYLA%20F), [Leander, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Leander), built 1942, S/N 32 - [N79106](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N79106): [Sanders Dennis R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANDERS%20DENNIS%20R), [Ione, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ione), built 1946, S/N 57 - [N9714Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9714Z): [Martin Ronald P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20RONALD%20P), [Tehachapi, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Tehachapi), built 1942, S/N 40 ## 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 CHI97LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA216), Jul 20, 1997: Schweizer SGS 2-8 (N79106), Menominee Falls, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the slippage of the glider launch equipment (winch). Factors were the pilot's encounter with a stall/spin and the lack of possibility for remedial action to avoid impact with the terrain. - [NTSB SEA69D0079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69D0079), Aug 24, 1968: Schweizer SGS2-8 (N50796), Boise, ID, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK68D0185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0185), Jul 29, 1967: Schweizer SGS2-8 (N50796), Auburn, CA, destroyed - [NTSB LAX68D0055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0055), Jul 7, 1967: Schweizer SGS2-8 (N53285), Elsinore, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN65D0099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN65D0099), May 30, 1965: Schweizer TG-2 (N67660), Aspen, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK65X0138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0138), Oct 4, 1964: Schweizer TG2 (N49530), Berlin, VT, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (1) 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 19970720019059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970720019059A), Jul 20, 1997: Scwzer SGS28 (N79106), Menomonee Falls, WI, Substantial damage. Aircraft stalled on takeoff and crashed nose down. (.4)the pilot was using a winch tow to launch the glider. During the launch, the glider became airborne;… ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (2) 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 SG4-1240](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG4-1240): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Schweizer SGS 2-8(LNS-1)](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-2-8-lns-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8050203 --- 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.