# FAA incident reports: Schweizer SGU 2-22E A list on [Schweizer SGU 2-22E](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgu-2-22e.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Incident 20100417041659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100417041659I.md): Schweizer SGU 2-22E · Lafayette, IN · Apr 17, 2010 · N2748R · Minor damage > The glider was on short final with a relatively strong quartering headwindand associated gusts. Approach speed was calculated to be fifty knots. At approximately 5 to 6 feet above the ground the wind gradient dropped off rapidly and the glider fell to… - [Incident 20020810029889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020810029889I.md): Scwzer SGU222E · Waynesville, OH · Aug 10, 2002 · N9905J · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot misjudged his approach to the runway and struck some telephone/electrical wires that cross the approach end of the runway. - [Accident 20000507020459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000507020459A.md): Scwzer SGU222E · Framington, NC · May 7, 2000 · N2728Z · Substantial damage > (.4)While on final approach to land, the flight instructor realized that they were too low for a safe landing on the runway. The flight instructor took the flight controls from the dual student and attempted a landing in a field short of the runway surface.… - [Incident 19991109030389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991109030389I.md): Scwzer SGU222E · Grove City, PA · Nov 9, 1999 · N694U · Minor damage > (-23) According to a statement from the pilot in command, the runway was undershot due to strong gusty winds and an extremely high sink rate after turning on to final approach. Submission of this report closes this incident. - [Accident 19990610045579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990610045579A.md): Scwzer SGU222E · Hobbs, NM · Jun 10, 1999 · N5823V · No damage > (-23)On June 10, 1999, at 1520MST, a Schweizer SGU-2-22E, registration number: N5823V, registered to the civil air patrol, while on a solo training flight from Hobbs air park, Hobbs, NM., a student pilot was performing steep turns at 1000 feet. As the pilot… - [Accident 19980717028149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980717028149A.md): Amtr 222E · Canon City, CO · Jul 17, 1998 · N9920J · Substantial damage > (-23) The glider was on final but low and the pilot pulled the nose up in an attempt to stretch the glide and the craft stalled and fell approximately one meter to the runway. - [Accident 19881115058249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881115058249A.md): Scwzer SGU222E · Benton, TN · Nov 15, 1988 · N9847E · Destroyed > No aileron control on takeoff tow. Released tow and crashed into trees. Pins holding aileron controls were missing. - [Incident 19851108065999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851108065999I.md): Scwzer SGU222E · Westcliff, CO · Nov 8, 1985 · N5822V · Minor damage > Landed short of runway in gusty wind. Damage to gear. Glider flipped over after occupants got out. - [Accident 19840916049309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840916049309A.md): Scwzer SGU222E · Ames, IA · Sep 16, 1984 · N9920J · Minor damage > Glider pilot stalled glider while trying to strech glide back to airport. - [Accident 19830423015149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830423015149A.md): Scwzer SGU222E · Cadiz, OH · Apr 23, 1983 · N173JS · Substantial damage > Student glider pilot overshot landing, glider crashed into hill at end of runway. - [Incident 19820617040489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820617040489I.md): Scwzer SGU222E · Park Forest, IL · Jun 17, 1982 · N681U · Minor damage > Glider pilot encountered unexpected downdraft on final. Hit embankment on approach end of runway. - [Accident 19820516045579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820516045579A.md): Scwzer SGU222E · Belden, OH · May 16, 1982 · N2732Z · Destroyed > Glider hit wire and crashed during low approach for landing. - [Accident 19791007027689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791007027689A.md): Scwzer SGU222 · Moweaqua, IL · Oct 7, 1979 · N9917J · Substantial damage > Pilot allowed aircraft to stall and spin from a low altitude. - [Accident 19790812023539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790812023539A.md): Scwzer SGU222 · Montevallo, AL · Aug 12, 1979 · N2411W · Substantial damage > Glider pilot undershot the airport. Landed in pasture, hit a tree. - [Accident 19790616011869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790616011869A.md): Scwzer SGU222E · Williamson, GA · Jun 16, 1979 · N5822V · Substantial damage > Tow rope came loose on takeoff. Glider lost directional control and hit a parked glider. - [Incident 19781001030699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781001030699I.md): Scwzer SGU222E · Grain Valley, MO · Oct 1, 1978 · N2747Z · Minor damage > Glider unable to make the airport. Landed adjacent to it. Struck a sign post. - [Accident 19780709018029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780709018029A.md): Scwzer SGU222E · Park Forest, IL · Jul 9, 1978 · N9848E · Substantial damage > Collided with tractor. Unsafe condition-operation of tractor near ay. - [Accident 19761003033789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761003033789A.md): Scwzer SGU222E · Park Forest, IL · Oct 3, 1976 · N681U · Substantial damage > Veered off rwy, struck acft N65962-substantial dmg. Bystander rcvd serious inj. - [Accident 19760724020859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760724020859A.md): Scwzer SGU222E · Belden, OH · Jul 24, 1976 · N5828V · Substantial damage > Wind gusting 25KTS. - [Accident 19760708022889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760708022889A.md): Scwzer SGU222E · Heber City, UT · Jul 8, 1976 · N2769R · Destroyed > Wheel eqpd. Recovery date 7/9/76. - [Accident 19750518011759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750518011759A.md): Scwzer SGU222E · Pittstown, NJ · May 18, 1975 · N684U · Substantial damage > On ninth auto tow rlsd at 200FT AGL aftr using aprx 1700FT rwy atmtd 180 deg turn into adj fld - [Accident 19750510018219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750510018219A.md): Scwzer SGU222E · Butler, PA · May 10, 1975 · N2749Z · Substantial damage > Glider entered downdraft,struck bushes 60FT.short of runway. - [Accident 19740824028639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740824028639A.md): Scwzer SGU222E · Phoenix, AZ · Aug 24, 1974 · N2719Z · Substantial damage > Single wheel. Winds gusting to 40K began after dep on local flt. Plt ret to arpt. - [Accident 19740414007979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740414007979A.md): Scwzer SGU222E · Shingle Spg, CA · Apr 14, 1974 · N2764R · Substantial damage - [Accident 19740317011809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740317011809A.md): Scwzer SGU222E · Elyria, OH · Mar 17, 1974 · N9855E · Substantial damage > Grd crewman released wing prematurely. Acft veered r,hit auto 20FT fm rwy.30DEG x-wind,gusts 29K. - [Accident 19731211038989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731211038989A.md): Scwzer SGU222E · San Diego, CA · Dec 11, 1973 · N2718Z · Substantial damage > Lost sustaining lift. Attmpted ldg on diagonal rwy. - [Accident 19731125038111A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731125038111A.md): Scwzer SGU222E · Perris, CA · Nov 25, 1973 · N695U · Substantial damage > Hit l wing & prop of N3958G.single wheel equipped. - [Accident 19730825040949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730825040949A.md): Scwzer SGU222B · Medina, OH · Aug 25, 1973 · N8679R · Substantial damage > Wheel eqpd. Plt concerned with reaching arpt raised nose developed hi sink rate hit boundary fence. ## 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 ('8050612') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgu-2-22e/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.