N17873 — Schweizer SGS 2-33A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Oct 29, 2026
N17873 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Oct 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 243
- Manufacturer
- Schweizer
- Model
- SGS 2-33A
- Category
- Glider
- Engine
- None None
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Peterson Adam — Bakersfield, CA
Accident & incident history
The glider pilot released from the tow airplane at a lower altitude than the planned altitude, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Schweizer SGS 2-33A).
- Mar 3, 2025registered — Peterson Adam
Frequently asked
- Has N17873 been in an accident?
- Yes. N17873 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
- What kind of aircraft is N17873?
- N17873 is a Schweizer SGS 2-33A (glider), serial number 243.
- Who is N17873 registered to?
- N17873 is registered to Peterson Adam of Bakersfield, CA. Registration status: active.
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