Schweizer SGS 2 gliders (2-33 and 2-32)
275 on the U.S. register across 5 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1942 to 1981; half of them date from 1972 or earlier. California has the most (46). 77% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the SGS 2 from the FAA's model table
Where they are owner's state
California46New York22Texas18Florida13Arizona13Hawaii12Colorado12Alabama12Pennsylvania9Washington8Oregon8Ohio8
Who owns them registrant type
Corporation167 (61%)Individual57 (21%)LLC40 (15%)Co-owned6 (2%)Partnership4 (1%)Government1 (0.4%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SGS 2-33A | 179 | 1968 to 1981 | 65.1% |
| SGS 2-32 | 47 | 1964 to 1977 | 17.1% |
| SGS 2-33 | 39 | 1967 to 1973 | 14.2% |
| SGS 2-8 | 9 | 1942 to 1946 | 3.3% |
| SGS 2-33AK | 1 | 1973 | 0.4% |
When they were built by decade · 44 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid270 (98%)Pending4 (1%)Sale reported1 (0.4%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard259 (94%)None on file10 (4%)Experimental5 (2%)Restricted1 (0.4%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Sky Sailing INC16Civil Air Patrol INC7Civil Air Patrol5Arizona Soaring INC5Lake Elsinore Soaring Club4Journeys Aviation INC4Honolulu Soaring Club INC4Valley Soaring Club INC3Kutztown Aviation Service INC3K&L Soaring LLC3Jersey Ridge Soaring LLC3Harris Hill Soaring CORP3
Fleet pages: Sky Sailing INC · Civil Air Patrol INC · Civil Air Patrol · Arizona Soaring INC · Lake Elsinore Soaring Club · Journeys Aviation INC · Honolulu Soaring Club INC · Valley Soaring Club INC
Accident history NTSB records · 113 cases since 1982, 5 fatal
2026-07-07WPR26LA273 · SGS 2-33A N2793H · accident near Boulder, CO · minor injuries
2026-07-05WPR26LA246 · SGS 2-33A N5790S · accident near Lake Elsinore, CA · serious injuries
2025-08-06CEN25LA311 · SGS 2-33A N65818 · accident near Monee, IL · no injuries
2025-04-19WPR25LA138 · SGS 2-33A N5786S · accident near Hood River, OR · no injuries
2024-03-12CEN24LA133 · SGS 2-33A N2905H · accident near Falcon, CO · minor injuries
2023-10-28ERA24LA029 · SGS 2-33A N17903 · accident near Elmira, NY · no injuries
2022-09-03ERA22LA407 · SGS 2-33A N17867 · accident near Mount Bethel, PA · minor injuries
2022-08-04ERA22LA370 · SGS 2-33A N2055T · accident near Shirley, NY · no injuries
The 8 most recent of 113 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 Schweizer SGS 2 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
275 as of October 2, 2026, counting 5 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Schweizer SGS 2s?
California, with 46.
Who owns the Schweizer SGS 2?
77% 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 · 39 SGS 2-33 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2457W | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Hood River Soaring Hood River, Oregon |
Standard | 2026-04-17 | Valid |
| N2456W | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 2025-12-01 | Valid |
| N233GB | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Mit Soaring Association INC Sterling, Massachusetts |
Standard | 2025-11-22 | Valid |
| N2498W | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2025-04-29 | Valid |
| N5739S | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-04-06 | Valid |
| N5727S | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Hamilton Soaring Club INC Hamilton, Texas |
Standard | 2025-01-22 | Valid |
| N5712S | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
North Florida Soaring Society INC Jacksonville, Florida |
Standard | 2023-07-20 | Valid |
| N5711S | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2023-01-12 | Valid |
| N5730S | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Wisconsin Soaring Society INC Delafield, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2022-12-19 | Valid |
| N329SS | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Superior Soaring LLC Scottsdale, Arizona |
Standard | 2022-10-28 | Valid |
| N5701S | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Silent Knights INC DBA Ankeny, Iowa |
Standard | 2021-11-01 | Valid |
| N233AH | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Co-owned owner North Carolina |
None on file | 2020-08-08 | Valid |
| N5722S | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Central California Soaring Association INC Avenal, California |
None on file | 2019-07-23 | Valid |
| N5709S | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum Hood River, Oregon |
Standard | 2019-07-09 | Valid |
| N2482W | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Big Sky Jet INC Bozeman, Montana |
Standard | 2018-06-12 | Valid |
| N5704S | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Prescott Area Soaring INC Prescott Valley, Arizona |
Standard | 2017-08-16 | Valid |
| N5750S | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
None on file | 2016-09-12 | Valid |
| N2463W | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Valley Soaring Club INC Middletown, New York |
Standard | 2016-07-08 | Valid |
| N2479W | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Fault Line Flyers Leander, Texas |
Standard | 2015-10-14 | Valid |
| N2486W | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Soaring Club Of Houston Waller, Texas |
Standard | 2015-06-08 | Valid |
| N2445W | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Eagle Sport Aviation Club INC De Leon Springs, Florida |
Standard | 2014-04-08 | Valid |
| N5718S | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Antelope Valley Soaring Club (Avsc) Llano, California |
Standard | 2012-07-11 | Valid |
| N2494W | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2009-07-08 | Valid |
| N5708S | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Merlin Soaring Association INC Amelia Court House, Virginia |
Standard | 2007-06-22 | Valid |
| N2455W | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2005-04-27 | Valid |
| N2476W | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Sky Sailing INC Warner Springs, California |
Standard | 2004-06-17 | Valid |
| N2481W | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Sky Sailing INC Warner Springs, California |
Standard | 2004-06-14 | Valid |
| N2495W | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Sky Sailing INC Warner Springs, California |
None on file | 2004-03-24 | Valid |
| N5737S | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Sky Sailing INC Warner Springs, California |
Standard | 2004-03-24 | Valid |
| N1191S | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Civil Air Patrol Maxwell Afb, Alabama |
Standard | 2003-12-08 | Valid |
| N14501 | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Eastern Shore Helicopters INC Labelle, Florida |
Standard | 2001-09-10 | Valid |
| N2474W | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Civil Air Patrol INC Maxwell Afb, Alabama |
Standard | 2000-06-23 | Valid |
| N2446W | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Cumberland Soaring Group INC Wiley Ford, West Virginia |
Standard | 1996-08-20 | Valid |
| N2441W | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Niagara Soaring Club INC Williamsville, New York |
Standard | 1992-11-06 | Valid |
| N2443W | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Wichita Soaring Association INC Wichita, Kansas |
Standard | 1990-11-09 | Valid |
| N5703S | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Honolulu Soaring Club INC Waialua, Hawaii |
None on file | 1990-09-10 | Valid |
| N2488W | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Lake Elsinore Soaring Club Wildomar, California |
Standard | 1990-03-14 | Valid |
| N2440W | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Beltzville Soaring Club Lehighton, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1988-12-02 | Valid |
| N5715S | Schweizer SGS 2-33 |
Refugio Soaring Circle INC Refugio, Texas |
Standard | 1968-01-11 | Valid |