Models · Schweizer · Gliders · data as of October 2, 2026

Schweizer SGU 2

74 on the U.S. register across 5 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1946 to 1980; half of them date from 1963 or earlier. Texas has the most (7). 34% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.

About the SGU 2 from the FAA's model table

Type: Glider · Gliders
Power: None
Common engines: None None (67), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (3)
Seats: 2
Cruise speed: about 75 mph
Maker on the register: Schweizer
Registered: earliest certificate May 7, 1976; newest June 16, 2026

Where they are owner's state

Texas7Ohio7Kansas7Florida5Washington4Pennsylvania4New York4Illinois4Oregon3California3Nevada2Michigan2

Who owns them registrant type

Individual39 (53%)Corporation16 (22%)Co-owned10 (14%)LLC6 (8%)Partnership3 (4%)

Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft

Version	Registered	Built	Share
SGU 2-22E	32	1963 to 1966	43.2%
SGU 2-22C	16	1947 to 1963	21.6%
SGU 2-22CK	11	1960 to 1973	14.9%
SGU 2-22	10	1946 to 1980	13.5%
SGU 2-22EK	5	1964 to 1967	6.8%

When they were built by decade · 15 with no year on file

Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far

Registration status

Valid73 (99%)Pending1 (1%)

Airworthiness certificate class

Standard70 (95%)None on file4 (5%)

Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs

Aerodrome Services LLC2Wichita Soaring Association INC1Wells Air Service INC1Wave Soaring Adventures INC1Tampa Bay Soaring Society INC1Stewarts Aircraft Service INC1Stewarts Aircraft Service1Skyberg Jeff A1Raven NW LLP1Pursuit-Air-Crafters LLC1Niagara Soaring Club1Midwestern Soaring Association1

Fleet pages: Tampa Bay Soaring Society INC · Stewarts Aircraft Service INC

Accident history NTSB records · 4 cases since 1982, 0 fatal

2009-07-24WPR09CA368 · SGU 2-22CK N3907A · accident near Ephrata, WA · minor injuries

1998-07-17FTW98LA323 · SGU 2-22E N9920J · accident near Canon City, CO · serious injuries

1992-07-31SEA92LA172 · SGU 2-22CK N3907A · accident near Ephrata, WA · minor injuries

1983-04-23CHI83LA179 · SGU 2-22E N173JS · accident near Cadiz, OH · serious injuries

The 4 most recent of 4 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 SGU 2 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?

74 as of October 2, 2026, counting 5 versions the FAA records separately.

Which state has the most Schweizer SGU 2s?

Texas, with 7.

Who owns the Schweizer SGU 2?

34% 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 · 11 SGU 2-22CK (all versions)

Tail no.	Maker and model	Owner and base	Certificate	Registered	Status
N222CK	Schweizer SGU 2-22CK	East Mornches Aerial Advertising LTD Ridge, New York	None on file	2025-04-01	Valid
N615ZS	Schweizer SGU 2-22CK	Aerodrome Services LLC Maple Park, Illinois	None on file	2025-01-14	Valid
N8687R	Schweizer SGU 2-22CK	Dennis Polen Aviation Educational Foundation Granbury, Texas	Standard	2022-02-10	Valid
N5952V	Schweizer SGU 2-22CK	Co-owned owner Washington	Standard	2019-04-23	Valid
N3848A	Schweizer SGU 2-22CK	Individual owner Florida	Standard	2017-04-13	Valid
N3907A	Schweizer SGU 2-22CK	Individual owner Washington	Standard	2013-03-27	Valid
N3893A	Schweizer SGU 2-22CK	Individual owner Mississippi	Standard	2012-06-22	Valid
N10354	Schweizer SGU 2-22CK	Co-owned owner Arizona	Standard	2012-02-25	Valid
N10330	Schweizer SGU 2-22CK	Individual owner New York	Standard	2011-12-23	Valid
N8647R	Schweizer SGU 2-22CK	Co-owned owner Indiana	Standard	1987-02-12	Valid
N10357	Schweizer SGU 2-22CK	Niagara Soaring Club Williamsville, New York	Standard	1976-05-07	Valid