# NTSB investigations: Schweizer SGS 2-33A 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. Page 3 of 5 · 238 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX88LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA209.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1988 · N7768S · Substantial damage > At the end of a pleasure flt, the plt extended the downwind leg for landing, thinking that the touchdown altitude was 12 ft instead of, in actuality, 220 ft. the plt normally flew out of another airport with an alt of 12 ft. from the extended downwind, the… - [NTSB LAX88LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA145.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1988 · N2655H · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC88LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA022.md): Schweizer 2-33 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1987 · N2669H · Destroyed > As the glider was being towed it lifted too high above the tow plane. At an altitude of about 55 to 65 feet it was disconnected. However the glider was tilting slightly to the right and as the pilot attempted to correct, it stalled and crashed. - [NTSB CHI88LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA016.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Union, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1987 · N1219S · Substantial damage > The glider was approaching to land when, according to the pilot, he noticed the aircraft was descending 'too fast' and his airspeed was 'too slow'. The pilot then realized he wasn't going to make the runway and decided to land the glider in a nearby field.… - [NTSB NYC88LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA014.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1987 · N5775S · Substantial damage > The Schweizer SGS-2-33A was in the traffic pattern with a student pilot and flight instructor. In the right turn from base to final, the nose dropped and control was lost. The flight instructor took control of the aircraft, and regained control, however,… - [NTSB SEA87LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA071.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Issaquah, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1987 · N33924 · Substantial damage > During a local training flight a downdraft was encountered. At about two miles from the airport the acft was at about 200 feet MSL. The instructor plt decided to land the acft on a field. On short final the acft struck a barbed wire fence prior to touchdown. - [NTSB ATL87LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA093.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1987 · N2959H · Substantial damage > During the instructional flt to demonstrate emergency procedures, the instructor stated that he allowed the student to get too low on approach before he took corrective action. The aircraft collided with trees and subsequently the ground approx. 600 feet… - [NTSB NYC87DFA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DFA02.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 30, 1986 · N1222S · Substantial damage > The pilot was landing a Schweizer SGS-233 when he started to get into a pilot induced oscillation. The oscillations increased and the aircraft impacted in a nose low attitude. The pilot said the accident could have been prevented with less control input,… - [NTSB LAX87LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA035.md): Schweizer SGS2-33A · Sun City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1986 · N7558 · Substantial damage > While on a solo instructional flight, the pilot was unable to find sufficient lift & decided to turn back toward the airport for landing. Due to his low altitude, he was not able to fly a normal pattern entry. A downwind landing was attempted; however, before… - [NTSB DEN86LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA226.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1986 · N7590 · Substantial damage > The plt was attempting to land his glider. He said that he was unable to reach the airport and elected to land in a nearby pasture. Prior to touchdown he discovered some cattle in the field but was unable to avoid a collision with one of the animals. The… - [NTSB CHI86LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA186.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Mattoon, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1986 · N65901 · Substantial damage > The glider was being towed for takeoff behind a tow plane. According to the glider instructor, the initial acceleration appeared normal. As the tow plane and the glider neared the end of the runway, the glider instructor believed the tow plane was… - [NTSB NYC86LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA189.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1986 · N33985 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff, the tow was released from the glider when its nose started rising uncontrollably. The glider thencollided with the ground & was substantially damaged. The plt rprted the accident could have been avoided by more info &emphasis on the… - [NTSB NYC86LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA137.md): Schweizer SGS-2-32A · Kurtztown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1986 · N2979H · Substantial damage > After flying in thermals for about 45 minutes, the plts returned to the arpt to land. The instructor (CFI) stated they came over the initial approach point at about 1000 ft for a landing on runway 30. The glider passed over the end of the runway at about 150… - [NTSB LAX86LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA187.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1986 · N2032T · Substantial damage > A glider struck wires while on final apch to a field. The plt indicated that he was towed to an alt of 5,000 ft MSL (aprx 3,500 ft AGL). On release, he encountered a downdraft of more than 500 ft per minute and was only able to stay airborne 6 to 7 minutes.… - [NTSB NYC85LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA254.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Preble, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1985 · N33920 · Substantial damage > A Schweizer N33920, collided with a utility pole while executing a go around at Preble airport, NY. The acft was destroyed. The plt and passenger received minor injuries. The plt stated that the first two flights were uneventful, but noticed the stall speed… - [NTSB NYC85LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA191.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1985 · N2039T · Substantial damage > The aircraft was towed to an alt of 3000 ft. the plt set up for landing and entered the pattern at the initial point at about 1200 ft. the apch went normally until the base leg. After turning onto the base leg, the plt experienced a high sink rate. The plt… - [NTSB BFO85LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA053.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1985 · N65818 · Substantial damage > After liftoff both the PIC and the plt getting checked out in the Schweizer sgs 2-33A stated that they encountered moderate turbulence in the area. When the sailplane reched approximately 200 ft AGL the tom rope separated from the aircraft and N65818 was… - [NTSB SEA85LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA118.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1985 · N65907 · Substantial damage > While returning to the arpt to land, the acft encountered strong downdrafts of 600 to 800 fpm. An off arpt landing was made and while turning from base to final, the left wing tip struck the ground. A groundloop then occurred. - [NTSB BFO85LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA046.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1985 · N2885H · Substantial damage > The plt was obtaining transition tng fm pwrd acft to gliders and had flown 3 dual flts n N2885H on the morning of the accident with an instruction on board. The CFI then authorized him to fly his list solo flt and acft tkof obsvd the glider make what he… - [NTSB MIA85LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA068.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Orlando, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1984 · N1229S · Substantial damage > The acft was flared for landing about 1/2 way down the rwy at excessive airspeed. The plt stated that as the acft touched down, it bounced into the air and impacted trees at 10-15 ft AGL. The spoilers were found in a retracted position after the accident.… - [NTSB LAX85LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA003.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33 · Twentynine Palm, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1984 · N2616H · Destroyed > While being towed at an alt of aprx 200 ft AGL glider was below normal tow position. Glider was put into a nose high attitude for correction and the weak link in the tow line separated. Glider stalled, rt wing dropped and acft contacted the terrain. - [NTSB SEA85LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA002.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Hood River, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1984 · N5786S · Substantial damage > At about 150 ft AGL on climb out, the tow plane lost power for an unspecified reason. The glider pilot released the tow and executed a 180 degree course reversal to a downwind (15 KTS) landing. During roll out, the left wing contacted the ground, causing an… - [NTSB NYC84LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA242.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Thomaston, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1984 · N65805 · Substantial damage > The glider made an off-arpt landing after encountering unexpected strong head winds in a rapidly changing flow of marineair. The acft cleared obtacles on final but yawed and landed in a crab condition damaging the fuselage and wing tip wheel. - [NTSB NYC84LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA211.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33 · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1984 · N7556 · Substantial damage > The sailplane lost lift and during a forced landing wires were spotted on the approach. In attempting to fly under the wires the acft was flown into an embankment. - [NTSB LAX84LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA052.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Fremont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1983 · N1239S · Substantial damage > After receiving an aero tow to 3,000 ft MSL & being released 5 mi from the departure arpt, the plt thermaled for about 5 min. He then descended to 2,300 ft MSL & turned back toward the arpt. He encountered 'heavy sink' had insufficient altitude to reach the… - [NTSB LAX84LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA037.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · New River, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1983 · N7558 · Substantial damage > The student plt was on his 9th solo landing when he landed on rwy 27 with a x-wing from 200 deg at 10 KTS. During the landing, the glider drifted to the north into some bushes, then swerved into a tree. The plt reported that upon landing, he lower the wrong… - [NTSB DEN84LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA009.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Falcon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1983 · N1232S · Substantial damage > During the descent for landing, the plt observed that the wind was from the south. The plt decided to land downwind in the upsloping direction of the glider strip rather than upwind in the downsloping direction. He made his base leg too close to the strip &… - [NTSB MKC83LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA227.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1983 · N7776S · No damage > The glider landed short of the rwy hitting a rough hump which was an old fence line. The glider bounced & landed hard on the rwy. The pax was hospitalized for 4 days for observation & treatment. - [NTSB DEN83LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA210.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1983 · N7590 · Substantial damage > After releasing from an aerial tow about 2,000 ft AGL, the plt was unable to find lifting thermals. The glider began to descend about 800 fpm so the plt maneuvered to return to the airstrip. The glider collided with several small trees short of the rwy. - [NTSB ATL83LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA266.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1983 · N2743H · Substantial damage > The pilot collided with a tree while landing in windy conditions. The pilot had flown one dual flt on this day and then went up for a 39 minute solo flt. Upon her return she was low on downwind so she made a close in base but drifted to theright on final in… - [NTSB NYC83LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA154.md): Schweizer 2-33 · Freeport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1983 · N65859 · Substantial damage > The glider collided with a fence during landing. The glider had experienced loss of lift shortly after a release from tow at 2500 ft AGL. Heavy sink and alt loss was encountered and continued. The pilot started a long straight in final approach to land but it… - [NTSB NYC83LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA099.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1983 · N2706H · Substantial damage > The glider was on a dual instructional flight for landing practice. On the final approach to landing the glider lost lift after experiencing excessive sink and clipped the tops of trees. The glider landed short of the intended area and the wings and nose of… - [NTSB LAX83LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA145.md): Schweizer SGS2-33A · Fremont, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1983 · N7547 · Minor damage > The acft banged into the ground during the takeoff ground run. The glider had swerved off the rwy during the tow into a muddy grass area, the plt attempted a premature takeoff to prevent getting struck in the mud. He stated that lack of forward speed and the… - [NTSB NYC82DFJ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DFJ19.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Elmira, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 1982 · N65850 · Substantial damage > The plt stated he was too high on base & started slipping to lose excessive altitude. He lost too much altitude & speed,striking the ground short of the rwy. - [NTSB NYC82DA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA183.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Eighty Four, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1982 · N7774S · Substantial damage > The tow line released at 40 feet AGL in a glider tow launch. The glider pilot tried to land on the runway but landed adjacent to it and collided with a tree which ground-looped the glider. The tow hitch mechanism was broken off at the tubing cluster & was… - [NTSB DEN82DA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA064.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 17, 1982 · N2045T · Substantial damage > The student pilot reported that he came over the airport at about 1200 ft AGL to enter a downwind for landing. He stated that he encountered a moderate to strong sink and strong southerly winds. He estimated that the wind velocity was 45 to 50 mph at 1000 ft… - [NTSB NYC82DHA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DHA06.md): Schweizer SGS2 · Kutztown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 24, 1981 · N2979H · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW82FQA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQA01.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 3, 1981 · N2534H · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA104.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1981 · N2042T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA81DYE34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYE34.md): Schweizer SGS233 · Issaquah, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1981 · N2828H · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FEX16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEX16.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Zionsville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1981 · N17962 · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FNE20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNE20.md): Schweizer 2-33 · Plymouth, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 17, 1981 · N7789S · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FNE17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNE17.md): Schweizer 2-33A · New Braintree, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 3, 1981 · N5765S · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80FEK25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEK25.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Marion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1980 · N7701S · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL80DLQ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DLQ25.md): Schweizer SGS233 · Frankfort, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1980 · N17894 · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI80DEM34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEM34.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Frankfort, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1980 · N17969 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL80FIA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FIA07.md): Schweizer SGS233 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 10, 1980 · N2690H · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA80FKG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FKG19.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Williamson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 23, 1980 · N33928 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80DXQ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DXQ17.md): Schweizer SG2-33 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 27, 1980 · N2061T · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC80FNE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FNE05.md): Schweizer SGS233 · Terryville, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 24, 1979 · N2930H · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=8051606&page=4 ## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('8051606')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=8051606&page=3 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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