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 apply0 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.
Watch new ADs for the Schweizer SGS 2-33A
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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 19952 reports on Schweizer SGS 2-33A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- battery pack1
- module1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1968 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 11 | |
| 1970 | 12 | |
| 1971 | 11 | |
| 1972 | 12 | |
| 1973 | 16 | |
| 1974 | 21 | |
| 1975 | 10 | |
| 1976 | 18 | |
| 1977 | 10 | |
| 1978 | 12 | |
| 1979 | 6 | |
| 1980 | 3 | |
| 1981 | 3 | |
| Unknown | 22 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 8| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N111KL | 1976 | Wichita, KS | Oct 23, 1998 |
| N1161S | 1972 | Llano, CA | Nov 19, 2025 |
| N1173S | 1972 | Bainbridge, GA | May 3, 2023 |
| N1176S | 1971 | Warner Springs, CA | Jun 16, 2004 |
| N1178S | 1971 | Leonardtown, MD | Dec 12, 2000 |
| N1179S | — | Hayden, ID | Oct 5, 2023 |
| N1182S | 1972 | Brooklyn, WI | Sep 22, 1992 |
| N1184S | — | Leander, TX | Sep 9, 2022 |
| N1185S | 1972 | Leander, TX | Aug 25, 1988 |
| N1186S | 1972 | Hoosick Falls, NY | Aug 27, 2021 |
| N1187S | 1972 | Williamson, GA | Apr 15, 2025 |
| N1188S | 1972 | Leander, TX | Aug 29, 2011 |
| N1190S | 1971 | Warner Springs, CA | Jul 22, 2004 |
| N1196S | 1970 | Helena, MT | Mar 13, 2019 |
| N1200S | 1970 | Big Lake, AK | Jan 7, 2025 |
| N1226G | — | Grand Rapids, MI | Dec 10, 2022 |
| N1227S | 1971 | Germansville, PA | Nov 6, 2015 |
| N1228S | 1971 | New London, CT | Mar 28, 2014 |
| N1229S | 1971 | Ocala, FL | Jun 21, 2011 |
| N1232S | 1971 | Brandon, MS | Oct 31, 2025 |
| N1233S | 1971 | Rome, NY | Apr 24, 1974 |
| N1239S | 1971 | Warner Springs, CA | Jul 22, 2004 |
| N1242S | 1971 | North Springfield, VT | Aug 13, 2001 |
| N17867 | 1973 | Blairstown, NJ | Nov 6, 2017 |
| N17868 | 1972 | Maxwell Afb, AL | Dec 8, 2003 |