Schleicher ASW-20C — registry & accident history

Recent Schleicher ASW-20C accidents

1. N18MANov 7, 2020Serious

   The failure of both pilots of each glider to see an avoid one another while maneuvering, which resulted in a mid-air collision.

2. N428USMay 30, 2018No injuries

   The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in a hard off-airport landing.

3. N6BFMay 9, 2010Serious

   The pilot's lack of remedial action in response to a loss of altitude, which led to a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.

Schleicher ASW-20C aircraft

• N127PX ’85
• N16AL ’85
• N17ZZ ’86
• N20CX ’83
• N20HW
• N20QS ’83
• N20UH ’85
• N226A ’83
• N311DP
• N37DL ’85
• N420D ’85
• N46GH