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Pzl-Swidnik PW-5

53 Pzl-Swidnik PW-5 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1995–2002. Most are registered in TX, IL and AZ.

Registered today
53
Years built
1995–2002
Seats
1

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

1 AD matches the Pzl-Swidnik PW-5 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 2005-19-17PZL-Swidnik S.A. Models PW-5 “Smyk” and PW-6U GlidersOct 31, 2005

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
10
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
10
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Pzl-Swidnik PW-5 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Pzl-Swidnik PW-5 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • May 23, 2026Substantial damage · none injuries · Soap Lake, WAN157AJ
  • Jul 19, 2025Substantial damage · none injuries · Kerrick, TXN4426Z
  • Jun 10, 2019Substantial damage · none injuries · Independence, WIN961JH
  • Jun 23, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Waller, TXN123PW
  • May 31, 2014Substantial damage · minor injuries · Enumclaw, WAN77FZ

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Pzl-Swidnik PW-5 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19953
199613
199720
19987
20011
20021
Unknown8

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
TX11
IL5
AZ4
CO4
VA4
DE3
MN3
PA3
FL2
MS2

Buyer checklist

1 AD published since 1998 may apply to the Pzl-Swidnik PW-5; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 10 NTSB events since 1982 involve Pzl-Swidnik PW-5 airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Pzl-Swidnik PW-5 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Glider
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb

PW-5 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N101GM1997Elbert, CONov 13, 2019
N103PW—Cumming, GAFeb 19, 2022
N104BD1997Austin, TXJul 12, 2021
N104PW1997Santa Fe, NMAug 28, 2001
N105PW1996Waxahachie, TXFeb 22, 1997
N105US1996Minneapolis, MNNov 30, 2017
N106PW—Fredericksburg, TXDec 9, 2025
N107TP1996Monument, COFeb 5, 2025
N108JF1997Arlington, TXDec 18, 1997
N108PS—Midlothian, TXJun 18, 2002
N112PW1997Seaford, VASep 22, 2006
N115LC1997Ridgeland, SCNov 27, 2013
N123PW1996Bloomsburg, PAMar 27, 2019
N123UR1996Maple Park, ILJan 14, 2025
N125PW1996Midlothian, TXNov 13, 1996
N136PW1997Midlothian, TXOct 15, 1997
N147PS—Naperville, ILJul 31, 2014
N157AJ1998Enumclaw, WAJun 8, 2015
N197HB1997Austin, TXDec 19, 2023
N197PW1997Lexington, KYJul 6, 2011
N202LW1996St George, UTMay 20, 2025
N205PW1996Jersey City, NJNov 5, 2014
N314GE1998Hinckley, ILMay 19, 2015
N32PW1995Durango, CODec 23, 2003
N341PW2002Wilmington, DEJan 24, 2006

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