NTSB investigations: Schweizer SGS 2-32

5 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Schweizer SGS 2-32, where the sequence of events included Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT). Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

Cases per year

20112026
NTSB investigations: Schweizer SGS 2-32 per year, 2011–2026: 5 cases
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
  WHERE c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('8050206')
      AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND s.aircrafts_position = x.position AND s.\"tier2Number\" = '470' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\")))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB ERA18FA238Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2 32 · Morrisville, VTThe pilot's exceedance of the glider's critical angle of attack while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the glider outside of its published weight…Aug 29, 2018 · N17970 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13FA215Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-32 · Shirley, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s likely impairment due to an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.Apr 27, 2013 · N9857E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA079Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-32 · Boulder, COThe glider pilot's inability to locate an area of thermal lift.Nov 29, 2012 · N9929J · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA411Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-32 · Warner Springs, CAThe pilot’s inadequate altitude to clear a ridgeline while maneuvering over a mountainous area.Aug 28, 2011 · N5840V · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA317Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-32 · Bigfork, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his excessive control inputs during a simulated rope break while taking off, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall.Jul 8, 2011 · N591CC · Substantial damage