Schweizer SGS 2-33A

Aircraft Manufacturer: Schweizer

Model: SGS 2-33A

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Schweizer
Manufacturer Serial Number 8051606
Model SGS 2-33A
Category Land
Aircraft Type Glider
Cruise Speed 73 MPH / 63 knots
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type None
Number of Engines 0 engines
Number of Seats 2 seats
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Safety Analysis

Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.

97%
Identity Confirmed

Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).


24 exact, 7 recovered, 1 provisional

Methodology
32
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


1 fatal accidents.

3.1% of recorded accidents were fatal.

179
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


4,023

Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).


Comparison

Within its peer cohort

Within this model's peer class (same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range), comparison of its share of recorded NTSB accidents to its share of FAA registration exposure (aircraft-years since 2008).

This is a share comparison, not flight-hours adjusted, so a model flown more per airframe than its peers will show an accident share above its exposure share even if its per-hour safety is average. Methodology →

Model class Share of cohort
Accidents
32.0%
Exposure
23.5%
Time series

Accidents by year

Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →

2008 – 2025 Total 32
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 32 observed): 2008 4, 2009 1, 2011 1, 2012 3, 2013 5, 2014 2, 2017 1, 2018 1, 2019 1, 2020 1, 2021 3, 2022 5, 2023 1, 2024 1, 2025 2. 2 4 6 8 0 4 '08 1 '09 1 '11 3 '12 5 '13 2 '14 1 '17 1 '18 1 '19 1 '20 3 '21 5 '22 1 '23 1 '24 2 '25
Composition

Phase of flight

Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.

6 categories Total 32
Landing 12
Approach 9
Takeoff 3
Initial climb 3
Maneuvering 3
Enroute 2
Causes

Finding category

Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.

NTSB top-level codes Total 91
Personnel issues 41
Aircraft 27
Environmental issues 23
Outcomes

Injury severity

NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.

Highest per accident Total 32
None 22
Serious 5
Minor 4
Fatal 1

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (32)

Recorded Accidents

All 32 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Monee, IL N65818 Substantial None Approach Personnel issues
Hood River, OR N5786S Substantial None Approach Environmental issues, Aircraft
Falcon, CO N2905H Substantial Minor Takeoff Personnel issues, Environmental issues, Aircraft
Elmira, NY N17903 Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Mount Bethel, PA N17867 Substantial Minor Landing Aircraft, Environmental issues
Shirley, NY N2055T Substantial None Takeoff Aircraft, Personnel issues
Waynesville, OH N3616Q Substantial None Maneuvering Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Blairstown, NJ N17879 Substantial Fatal Approach Environmental issues, Personnel issues, Aircraft
Zebulon, NC N7784S Substantial Minor Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
North Springfield, VT N2805H Substantial None Initial climb Personnel issues, Aircraft
Nellysford, VA N33929 unknown Serious Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Sanford, ME N7776S Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Warner Springs, CA N7547 Substantial None Enroute Aircraft, Environmental issues
Blairstown, NJ N2894H unknown Serious Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Churchville, MD N2832H Substantial None Initial climb Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Springfield, VT N1242S Substantial None Approach Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Waynesville, OH N36135 Minor Serious Landing Personnel issues
Waynesboro, VA N3619T Substantial None Approach Environmental issues, Aircraft
Hampshire, IL N2668H Substantial None Approach Personnel issues
Erwinna, PA N1211S Substantial None Approach Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Hood River, OR N2052T Substantial Serious Approach Environmental issues
Waynesville, OH N36135 Substantial None Landing Personnel issues
Erwinna, PA N2045T Substantial Serious Initial climb Personnel issues, Aircraft
Middletown, NY N5787S Substantial None Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Truckee, CA N2061T Substantial None Takeoff Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues

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