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Schweizer SGS 2-33A

179 Schweizer SGS 2-33A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1968–1981. Most are registered in CA, NY and AZ.

Registered today
179
Years built
1968–1981
Seats
2

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Schweizer SGS 2-33A airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

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
136
Destroyed
7
Substantial damage
120
Minor damage
5
No damage
0
Per 1,000 aircraft per year, 2016–2025
9.1

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schweizer SGS 2-33A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. The yearly rate divides NTSB events from 2016 to 2025 by the number of registered Schweizer SGS 2-33A aircraft in each of those years. Not adjusted for hours flown: training aircraft fly far more than most.

  • Jul 7, 2026Substantial damage · minor injuries · Boulder, CON2793H
  • Jul 5, 2026Substantial damage · serious injuries · Lake Elsinore, CAN5790S
  • Aug 6, 2025Substantial damage · none injuries · Monee, ILN65818
  • Apr 19, 2025Substantial damage · none injuries · Hood River, ORN5786S
  • Mar 12, 2024Substantial damage · minor injuries · Falcon, CON2905H

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

2 reports on Schweizer SGS 2-33A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. battery pack1
  2. module1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
196812
196911
197012
197111
197212
197316
197421
197510
197618
197710
197812
19796
19803
19813
Unknown22

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA23
NY18
AZ9
CO9
TX9
AL8
FL8
IL7
OH7
WA7

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Schweizer SGS 2-33A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 136 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schweizer SGS 2-33A airframes; from 2016 to 2025, about 9.1 a year per 1,000 registered aircraft. Operators and repair stations filed 2 service difficulty reports on Schweizer SGS 2-33A airframes since 1995. 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 Schweizer SGS 2-33A aircraft

Type data

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

SGS 2-33A aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N111KL1976Wichita, KSOct 23, 1998
N1161S1972Llano, CANov 19, 2025
N1173S1972Bainbridge, GAMay 3, 2023
N1176S1971Warner Springs, CAJun 16, 2004
N1178S1971Leonardtown, MDDec 12, 2000
N1179S—Hayden, IDOct 5, 2023
N1182S1972Brooklyn, WISep 22, 1992
N1184S—Leander, TXSep 9, 2022
N1185S1972Leander, TXAug 25, 1988
N1186S1972Hoosick Falls, NYAug 27, 2021
N1187S1972Williamson, GAApr 15, 2025
N1188S1972Leander, TXAug 29, 2011
N1190S1971Warner Springs, CAJul 22, 2004
N1196S1970Helena, MTMar 13, 2019
N1200S1970Big Lake, AKJan 7, 2025
N1226G—Grand Rapids, MIDec 10, 2022
N1227S1971Germansville, PANov 6, 2015
N1228S1971New London, CTMar 28, 2014
N1229S1971Ocala, FLJun 21, 2011
N1232S1971Brandon, MSOct 31, 2025
N1233S1971Rome, NYApr 24, 1974
N1239S1971Warner Springs, CAJul 22, 2004
N1242S1971North Springfield, VTAug 13, 2001
N178671973Blairstown, NJNov 6, 2017
N178681972Maxwell Afb, ALDec 8, 2003

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