Schleicher ASW-19 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
There are 47 Schleicher ASW-19 airframes on record (built 1955–1978), 26 currently registered. 3 have one or more NTSB accident records (3 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 23, 2026.
Recent Schleicher ASW-19 accidents
The pilot’s inadequate inflight planning and an encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, resulting in an off-airport landing and collision with a fence.
The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack on final approach in turbulent conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
The pilot’s failure to maintain glider control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.