Schweizer SGS 2-32 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
There are 77 Schweizer SGS 2-32 airframes on record (built 1962–1977), 47 currently registered. 9 have one or more NTSB accident records (10 records total, 4 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 18, 2026.
Recent Schweizer SGS 2-32 accidents
The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which necessitated a forced landing.
The pilot's exceedance of the glider's critical angle of attack while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the glider outside of its published weight limitations.
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s likely impairment due to an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.
The glider pilot's inability to locate an area of thermal lift.
The pilot’s inadequate altitude to clear a ridgeline while maneuvering over a mountainous area.
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his excessive control inputs during a simulated rope break while taking off, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall.
The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the lack of perceived visual relative motion of the Piper and the Cirrus to the pilot of each airplane, the terrain background, and the overcast weather conditions making it difficult for either pilot to visually acquire the other aircraft.
The pilot's excessive speed as he turned off the runway.