N17970 — 1973 Schweizer SGS 2-32
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026
N17970 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, 3 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 80
- Manufacturer
- Schweizer
- Model
- SGS 2-32
- Year
- 1973
- Category
- Glider
- Engine
- None None
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Up Up & Away Llc — Stowe, VT
Accident & incident history
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.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1973 Schweizer SGS 2-32).
- Apr 7, 2003registered — Up Up & Away Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N17970 been in an accident?
- Yes. N17970 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
- What kind of aircraft is N17970?
- N17970 is a 1973 Schweizer SGS 2-32 (glider), serial number 80.
- Who is N17970 registered to?
- N17970 is registered to Up Up & Away Llc of Stowe, VT. Registration status: active.
- Has N17970 been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N17970 (ERA18FA238) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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