# Schweizer SGS 1-26

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8050114
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHWEIZER
- Model: SGS 1-26
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 58 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 1G10](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1G10) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: K & L Soaring LLC
- Registered aircraft: 15
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 87-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-17-01): Tow Release Installation · K & L Soaring SGS 1-23, SGS 1-23D, SGS 1-23F and 25 more. Effective Aug 19, 1988
- [AD 87-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-02-01): Tow-Release Installation Inspection · K & L Soaring SGM 2-37, SGS 1-23, SGS 1-23D and 32 more. Effective Jan 21, 1987

## Registered aircraft (15)

- [N10387](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10387): [Leary James](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEARY%20JAMES), [Ramona, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ramona), built 1961, S/N 123
- [N2775Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2775Z): [Franconia Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRANCONIA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Franconia, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Franconia), built 1965, S/N 297
- [N3800A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3800A): [Batesole William D Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BATESOLE%20WILLIAM%20D%20TRUSTEE), [Walpole, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Walpole), built 1955, S/N 3
- [N3801A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3801A): [Zapata James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZAPATA%20JAMES%20A), [Fallbrook, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fallbrook), built 1955, S/N 29
- [N3802A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3802A): [Kendall Flying Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENDALL%20FLYING%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), S/N 34
- [N3806A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3806A): [Tax Cal W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAX%20CAL%20W), [Cumming, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Cumming), built 1956, S/N 57
- [N3814A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3814A): [Prescott Area Soaring Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRESCOTT%20AREA%20SOARING%20INC), [Prescott Valley, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Prescott%20Valley), built 1959, S/N 94
- [N3815A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3815A): [Slezak Douglas C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SLEZAK%20DOUGLAS%20C), [Atascadero, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Atascadero), built 1959, S/N 88
- [N3817A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3817A): [Gifford Scott A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIFFORD%20SCOTT%20A), [Mcminnville, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Mcminnville), S/N 101
- [N3851A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3851A): [Breidenthal Robert E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BREIDENTHAL%20ROBERT%20E), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), S/N 7
- [N789MW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N789MW): [Piedmont Soaring Society](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIEDMONT%20SOARING%20SOCIETY), [Clemmons, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Clemmons), built 1958, S/N 84
- [N8603R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8603R): [Alpha Whiskey LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALPHA%20WHISKEY%20LLC), [Everett, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Everett), built 1961, S/N 130
- [N8615R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8615R): [Sexton James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEXTON%20JAMES%20R), [Kinards, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Kinards), built 1961, S/N 142
- [N8623R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8623R): [Tyler, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Tyler), built 1962, S/N 152, Sale reported, pending cancellation
- [N91894](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N91894): [Nixon H M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIXON%20H%20M), [Wayne, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Wayne), built 1954, S/N 2

## NTSB investigations (9)

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 LAX00LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA217), Jun 4, 2000: Schweizer SGS-1-26 (N3814A), Prescott, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: Diminished control during the landing phase of operation due to a partial blockage of the elevator controls by a microphone that became lodged in the control stick well.
- [NTSB NYC80DHM16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DHM16), Jun 21, 1980: Schweizer SGS126 (N3810A), Colts Neck, NJ, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEE37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEE37), Jul 23, 1977: Schweizer 1-26 (N8615R), Huntley, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73DUM37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73DUM37), May 29, 1973: Schweizer SGS126 (N3835A), Borrego Spg, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71DER76](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DER76), Jun 13, 1971: Schweizer 1-26 (N8603R), Hayfield, MN, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69D0146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69D0146), Aug 8, 1968: Schweizer SGS126 (N3800A), Crawford, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0428), May 6, 1967: Schweitzer SGS126 (N10387), Adelanto, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66D0577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0577), Mar 13, 1966: Schweizer SGS126 (N3814A), Odessa, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X4196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X4196), Sep 28, 1964: Schweitzer S65126 (N3815A), San Jose, CA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (6)

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 20000604009029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000604009029A), Jun 4, 2000: Scwzer SGS126 (N3814A), Coyote Springs, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) During approach to landing, pilot reported final on the radio and did not stow the microphone. A slip to landing was performed and as the pilot rolled…
- [Incident 19900428021179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900428021179I), Apr 28, 1990: Scwzer SGS126 (N2775Z), Somerville, NJ, Minor damage. Gusty winds lifted glider on approach. Moved left of centerline and settled into trees.
- [Accident 19800621022659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800621022659A), Jun 21, 1980: Scwzer SGS126 (N3810A), Colts Neck, NJ, Substantial damage. Landing short with crosswind. Drifted left off runway. Wing struck trees.
- [Incident 19780527041059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780527041059I), May 27, 1978: Scwzer SGS126A (N3835A), Wildomar, CA, Minor damage. Downwind off field landing by glider.
- [Accident 19770723031599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770723031599A), Jul 23, 1977: Scwzer SGS126 (N8615R), Huntley, IL, Substantial damage. Overshot apch,spoilers not deployed. Avoiding obstructions.
- [Accident 19730529012129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730529012129A), May 29, 1973: Scwzer SGS126 (N3835A), Borrego Spg, CA, Substantial damage. Misjudged dist from arpt. Un make normal pattern,tried to lnd on ramp. Clrd bushes,wg caught wire.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (8)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey
- [STC SG01164CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG01164CH): Install Cooper superflite 102 fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SG1265GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG1265GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SG01164CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc
- [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc
- [STC SG10WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG10WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces with Ceconite103 material. Ceconite Inc
- [STC SG1676NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG1676NM): Installation of a left wing rear spar repair. Rodney Engeman
- [STC SG4-1240](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG4-1240): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc
- [STC SG4WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG4WE): Ceconite 101 covering of complete aircraft. Cooper Engineering Corporation

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