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
Who owns them registrant type
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
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
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
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 · 1 SGS 2-33AK (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N65809 | Schweizer SGS 2-33AK |
Civil Air Patrol INC Montgomery, Alabama |
Standard | 1996-11-18 | Valid |