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 apply1 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.
Watch new ADs for the Pzl-Swidnik PW-5
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
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 19950 reports on Pzl-Swidnik PW-5 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1995 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 13 | |
| 1997 | 20 | |
| 1998 | 7 | |
| 2001 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 8 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N101GM | 1997 | Elbert, CO | Nov 13, 2019 |
| N103PW | — | Cumming, GA | Feb 19, 2022 |
| N104BD | 1997 | Austin, TX | Jul 12, 2021 |
| N104PW | 1997 | Santa Fe, NM | Aug 28, 2001 |
| N105PW | 1996 | Waxahachie, TX | Feb 22, 1997 |
| N105US | 1996 | Minneapolis, MN | Nov 30, 2017 |
| N106PW | — | Fredericksburg, TX | Dec 9, 2025 |
| N107TP | 1996 | Monument, CO | Feb 5, 2025 |
| N108JF | 1997 | Arlington, TX | Dec 18, 1997 |
| N108PS | — | Midlothian, TX | Jun 18, 2002 |
| N112PW | 1997 | Seaford, VA | Sep 22, 2006 |
| N115LC | 1997 | Ridgeland, SC | Nov 27, 2013 |
| N123PW | 1996 | Bloomsburg, PA | Mar 27, 2019 |
| N123UR | 1996 | Maple Park, IL | Jan 14, 2025 |
| N125PW | 1996 | Midlothian, TX | Nov 13, 1996 |
| N136PW | 1997 | Midlothian, TX | Oct 15, 1997 |
| N147PS | — | Naperville, IL | Jul 31, 2014 |
| N157AJ | 1998 | Enumclaw, WA | Jun 8, 2015 |
| N197HB | 1997 | Austin, TX | Dec 19, 2023 |
| N197PW | 1997 | Lexington, KY | Jul 6, 2011 |
| N202LW | 1996 | St George, UT | May 20, 2025 |
| N205PW | 1996 | Jersey City, NJ | Nov 5, 2014 |
| N314GE | 1998 | Hinckley, IL | May 19, 2015 |
| N32PW | 1995 | Durango, CO | Dec 23, 2003 |
| N341PW | 2002 | Wilmington, DE | Jan 24, 2006 |