Schleicher ASW-27
90 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1996 to 2010; half of them date from 2001 or earlier. California has the most (26). 11% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the ASW-27 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Glider · Gliders
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (67), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (7)
- Seats
- 1
- Maker on the register
- Schleicher
- Registered
- earliest certificate October 20, 1997; newest July 26, 2026
Where they are owner's state
California26New York8Massachusetts5Utah4Ohio4Georgia4Florida4Arizona4Tennessee3New Mexico3Virginia2Texas2
Who owns them registrant type
Individual68 (76%)Co-owned12 (13%)LLC5 (6%)Partnership3 (3%)Corporation2 (2%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 20 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid88 (98%)Pending2 (2%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard46 (51%)Experimental29 (32%)None on file15 (17%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
N27Bz LLC1Mitchiner Larry1Middleline Aviation INC1L/D Max Sales LLC1Hansman Robert J1Glideplan INC1Ep29 LLC1Cedar Richard D1Acme Rocket Sleds LLC127 Bravo LLC1
Fleet pages: Middleline Aviation INC
Accident history NTSB records · 18 cases since 1982, 5 fatal
2026-07-15WPR26LA263 · ASW-27 N920KB · accident near Montague, CA · no injuries
2026-05-26ERA26FA214 · ASW-27 N321ER · accident near Saratoga Springs, NY · 1 killed
2025-08-01WPR25FA232 · ASW27-18 N929JK · accident near Morgan, UT · 1 killed
2013-06-16CEN13CA410 · ASW-27 N72EM · accident near Elbert, CO · no injuries
2013-04-12WPR13CA218 · ASW-27 N503CW · accident near Middletown, CA · no injuries
2012-05-29CEN12LA330 · ASW-27 N127PC · accident near Ionia, MI · 1 killed
2011-07-21WPR11CA342 · ASW-27 N78AB · accident near Preston, ID · no injuries
2011-07-19WPR11CA486 · ASW-27 N797V · accident near Brigham City, UT · no injuries
The 8 most recent of 18 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Schleicher ASW-27 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
90 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Schleicher ASW-27s?
California, with 26.
Who owns the Schleicher ASW-27?
11% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 13 ASW27-18 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N232FG | Schleicher ASW27-18 |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Experimental | 2025-11-19 | Valid |
| N627RL | Schleicher ASW27-18 |
Individual owner Massachusetts |
Experimental | 2025-10-31 | Valid |
| N367T | Schleicher ASW27-18 |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
None on file | 2025-06-10 | Valid |
| N291SV | Schleicher ASW27-18 |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2024-06-24 | Valid |
| N5029 | Schleicher ASW27-18 |
Ep29 LLC Scottsdale, Arizona |
Experimental | 2024-02-26 | Valid |
| N129WX | Schleicher ASW27-18 |
Individual owner Utah |
Experimental | 2023-05-09 | Valid |
| N294SL | Schleicher ASW27-18 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Experimental | 2023-05-02 | Valid |
| N929JK | Schleicher ASW27-18 |
L/D Max Sales LLC Missoula, Montana |
Experimental | 2023-02-16 | Valid |
| N56SN | Schleicher ASW27-18 |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Experimental | 2019-03-04 | Valid |
| N6440 | Schleicher ASW27-18 |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2018-08-21 | Valid |
| N7729 | Schleicher ASW27-18 |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2017-08-14 | Valid |
| N343JG | Schleicher ASW27-18 |
Individual owner Virginia |
None on file | 2006-11-14 | Valid |
| N711KX | Schleicher ASW27-18 |
Individual owner New Mexico |
Experimental | 2006-06-30 | Valid |