Flight Tracker
N17873
SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A
Glider · None · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
PETERSON ADAM
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
BAKERSFIELD, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 3, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Jun 16, 1972
Expires
Mar 31, 2032
Approved Operations
Glider

Airframe

Manufacturer
SCHWEIZER
Model
SGS 2-33A
Year
-
Serial Number
243
Seats
2
Engines
-
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
73 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Type
None
Power
-

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A13A4E
Mode S Code (Octal)
50235116

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jan 28, 2012 Accident Substantial Peoria, AZ
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The glider pilot released from the tow airplane at a lower altitude than the planned altitude, which resulted in an off-airport landing.

NTSB WPR12CA084