Has N17885 been in an accident?

Yes. N17885 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N17885?

N17885 is a 1972 Schweizer SGS 2-33A (glider), serial number 255.

N17885 — 1972 Schweizer SGS 2-33A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N17885 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 255
Manufacturer: Schweizer
Model: SGS 2-33A
Year: 1972
Category: Glider
Engine: None None
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

MIA08CA172Aug 23, 2008Wurtsboro, NYNo injuries
The failure of the dual student to relinquish flight control of the glider.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1972 Schweizer SGS 2-33A).

Nov 19, 2009deregistered — Registration Pending

Frequently asked

Has N17885 been in an accident?: Yes. N17885 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N17885?: N17885 is a 1972 Schweizer SGS 2-33A (glider), serial number 255.

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