# Schweizer TG3A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8050902 - Manufacturer (registry): SCHWEIZER - Model: TG3A - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 60 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 11 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-tg3a 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. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (11) - [N1536M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1536M): [Tuttle Ronald A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TUTTLE%20RONALD%20A), [College Grove, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/College%20Grove), built 1942, S/N 93 - [N318YZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N318YZ): [Sorensen Bennett](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SORENSEN%20BENNETT), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), S/N 42 52993 73 - [N52183](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52183): [Mid Atlantic Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20ATLANTIC%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Reading, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Reading), built 1942, S/N 87 - [N59688](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N59688): [Knerr Joshua D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNERR%20JOSHUA%20D), [Tehachapi, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Tehachapi), built 1942, S/N 25 - [N60434](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60434): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1942, S/N 88 - [N63904](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63904): [Tuttle Ronald A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TUTTLE%20RONALD%20A), [College Grove, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/College%20Grove), built 1946, S/N 26 - [N64381](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64381): [Henderson Colin D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENDERSON%20COLIN%20D), [Norman, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Norman), built 1942, S/N 65 - [N67972](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N67972): [Commemorative Air Force](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMMEMORATIVE%20AIR%20FORCE), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1942, S/N 38 - [N73488](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73488): [Warbirds Of The World Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARBIRDS%20OF%20THE%20WORLD%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Los Lunas, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Los%20Lunas), built 1943, S/N 77 - [N73494](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73494): [Ruble Jr Frederick Warren](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUBLE%20JR%20FREDERICK%20WARREN), [Denver, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Denver), built 1942, S/N 43931C, Registration revoked - [N75698](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N75698): [Washington Buddy K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WASHINGTON%20BUDDY%20K), [Ten Sleep, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Ten%20Sleep), built 1942, S/N 6 ## NTSB investigations (16) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB MKC89LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA001), Oct 2, 1988: Schweizer TG3A (N73483), Yoder, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: AN ABRUPT MANEUVER RESULTING IN A STALL/SPIN AND SUBSEQUENT AIRCRAFT CONTROL NOT BEING MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. - [NTSB LAX76FUQ44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUQ44), Jul 3, 1976: Schweizer TG3ASW (N37495), Rosamond, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK72FJA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72FJA05-162732), Aug 12, 1971: Schweizer TG-3A (N67812), Waialua, HI, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB OAK71FJA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71FJA18), Jun 13, 1971: Schweizer TG-3A (N67532), Haleiwa, HI, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX71DUG87](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUG87), Apr 4, 1971: Schweizer TG-3A (N74675), Adelanto, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA71FKW24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71FKW24), Dec 5, 1970: Schweizer TG-3A (N63904), Eagleville, TN, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX69D0260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0260), Nov 30, 1968: Schweizer TG-3A (N37495), Adelanto, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK69D0026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0026), Jun 24, 1968: Schweizer TG-3A (N69064), Fremont, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX68A0078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68A0078), Feb 25, 1968: Schweizer TG-3A (N75099), Adelanto, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB MIA67F0434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67F0434), Mar 12, 1967: Schweitzer TG-3A (N1438M), Eagleville, TN, destroyed - [NTSB MIA67A0032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67A0032), Sep 3, 1966: Schweizer TG-3A (N1436M), Lewisburg, TN, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB DEN67F0094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67F0094), Aug 28, 1966: Schweizer TG-3A (N9305H), Casper, WY, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX66A0023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66A0023), Aug 29, 1965: Schweizer TG3A (N4606V), El Mirage, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB UNK65X0454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0454), Oct 27, 1964: Piper PA22 (N59432), Baytown, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X1606](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1606), May 3, 1964: Schweizer TG3A (N62741), Jean, NV, minor damage - [NTSB UNK64X0475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0475), Feb 6, 1964: Schweizer TG3A (N68267), Fremont, CA, destroyed ## FAA accident and incident reports (3) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 19881002042789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881002042789A), Oct 2, 1988: Scwzer TG3A (N73483), Hutchinson, KS, Substantial damage. Tow rope broke during a tow at 200 to 300 feet. Student stalled glider in a turn to an open field. Struck trees. - [Incident 19780613045549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780613045549I), Jun 13, 1978: Scwzer TG3A (N60434), Eagleville, TN, Minor damage. Glider student, who had a private airplane certificate, stalled sailplane on final. - [Accident 19760703019249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760703019249A), Jul 3, 1976: Scwzer TG3A (N37495), Rosamond, CA, Substantial damage. Rope broke when glider was in high tow. Plt tried to ret to fld. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Schweizer/Caf TG3A](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-caf-tg3a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 8050903 --- 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.