# NTSB investigations: Schweizer SGS 2-32, CA

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR22LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA007.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · San Juan Baptista, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2021 · N87R · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which necessitated a forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA411.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2011 · N5840V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate altitude to clear a ridgeline while maneuvering over a mountainous area.
- [NTSB WPR09CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA272.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N5826V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering in flight.
- [NTSB SEA08LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA067.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2008 · N87R · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain aircraft control while taxiing from the active runway and the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. A contributing factor was the unfavorable high wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX98FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA007.md): Schweizer 2-32 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1997 · N242DB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions after inadvertently encountering mountain wave and associated downdraft conditions. The obscuration and high/mountainous terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX87LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA224.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Fremont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1987 · N88314 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > While on final apch to lnd on rwy 28, a glider (Schweizer sgs 2-32, N242DB) & a tow plane (Bellanca 7KCAB, N88314) collided in flt at an alt of about 200' AGL. The tow plane was returning fm a LCL tow mission & the glider was returningfm a LCL sightseeing…
- [NTSB LAX87LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA109.md): Schweizer 2-32 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1987 · N17871 · Substantial damage
  > During a local sightseeing flight, the pilot was flying south approximately 300-500 ft above the ridge looking for lift. The pilot could not find sufficient lift in the area east of the ridge so he flew to the west side where the glider encountered a strong…
- [NTSB LAX86LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA335.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Fremont, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1986 · N9845E · Substantial damage
  > The glider tow pilot stated that he noticed the glider's spoilers in the open position shortly after takeoff. He brought the glider to the traffic pattern. The glider pilot released from the tow and made a sharp turn during which the glider pitched up,…
- [NTSB LAX86LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA202.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1986 · N2750Z · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, the acft encountered a downdraft after being released from the tow plane. The plt selected a field in which to land, however, the glider contacted a tree while maneuvering to the field.
- [NTSB LAX82FVG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVG33.md): Schweizer 232 · Calistoga, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 10, 1982 · N2450W · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed approximately 3 mi sw of the Calistoga arpt while returning from a local flt. The plt stated to a calif hwy patrol officer at the scene that he lost rudder control & had gone into a spin as a result in air change. The rudder cables were found…
- [NTSB LAX81DVG45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVG45.md): Schweizer 2-32 · Calistoga, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1981 · N2450W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80DVG76](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVG76.md): Schweizer 2-32 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1980 · N2774Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUG69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUG69-153987.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1976 · N697U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75AP032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75AP032.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Fremont, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jan 18, 1975 · N1243S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK75DVD20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DVD20.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Fremont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 13, 1974 · N9845E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75FXQ14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FXQ14.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1974 · N2466W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74DUG41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUG41.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Llano, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 6, 1974 · N7622 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK72DVG44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVG44.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Fairfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 17, 1972 · N28DD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72DVD13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVD13.md): Schweizer 2-32 · Fremont, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1971 · N9858E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71AL036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71AL036.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Elsinore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 7, 1970 · N7934J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0235.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Fremont, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 15, 1969 · N2466W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69D0257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0257.md): Schweizer 2-32 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 13, 1969 · N5826V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0011.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Fremont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1968 · N2466W · Substantial damage

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('8050206'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=8050206&state=CA

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