# N26EL: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: August 27, 2015
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=26EL
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26EL

## Aircraft that carried N26EL

- [Cancelled 2015-08-27](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N26EL-2015-08-27): Schleicher Alexander ASH 26 E, S/N 26243, built 2006. Exported to Austria. Owner: [Long Jeffrey A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LONG%20JEFFREY%20A), [Tullahoma, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Tullahoma)

## NTSB investigations on N26EL (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA13CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA310), Apr 12, 2013: Schleicher Alexander ASH 26 E (N26EL), Tullahoma, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper use of wing spoilers during approach resulting in an altitude loss and collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ERA10LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA325), Jun 18, 2010: Schleicher ASH26 (N26EL), Shelbyville, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A complete loss of electrical and engine power over unsuitable terrain due to a cannon plug that became disconnected for undetermined reasons.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N26EL (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20130412016279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130412016279A), Apr 12, 2013: Schleicher Alexander Gmbh & Co ASH 26 E (N26EL), Tullahoma, TN, Substantial damage. Pilot was low and slow on approach to runway 36 struck tree. Aircraft stayed in tree approx. 15 feet above ground.
- [Accident 20100618037469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100618037469A), Jun 18, 2010: Schleicher ASH 26 E (N26EL), Shelbyville, TN, Destroyed. Attempt to restart engine on powered glider failed due to power cannon plug to the engine/fuel pump/propeller mast came loose from ilec control unit. Aircraft…

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