# Schweizer SGS 1-26A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8050116 - Manufacturer (registry): SCHWEIZER - Model: SGS 1-26A - 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: 64 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26a 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 (64, first 50) - [N10379](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10379): [Havener Michael D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAVENER%20MICHAEL%20D), [Murrieta, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Murrieta), built 1961, S/N 113 - [N126A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126A): [Oliver John F Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLIVER%20JOHN%20F%20TRUSTEE), [Chula Vista, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chula%20Vista), S/N 38 - [N126ER](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126ER): [Hobbs Martin Lowell](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOBBS%20MARTIN%20LOWELL), [Old Fort, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Old%20Fort), built 1955, S/N 4 - [N12W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12W): [Travis Dale E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRAVIS%20DALE%20E), [Citrus Springs, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Citrus%20Springs), built 1964, S/N 179 - [N2701Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2701Z): [Lessard George](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LESSARD%20GEORGE), [Redlands, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Redlands), built 1964, S/N 222 - [N2703Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2703Z): [Faultline Flyers](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAULTLINE%20FLYERS), [Leander, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Leander), built 1963, S/N 235 - [N2706Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2706Z): [Hobbs Soaring Society Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOBBS%20SOARING%20SOCIETY%20INC), [Hobbs, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Hobbs), built 1964, S/N 236 - [N2710Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2710Z): [Palmquist Neal D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PALMQUIST%20NEAL%20D), [Homer, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Homer), built 1966, S/N 238 - [N2722Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2722Z): [Cahill Dennis M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAHILL%20DENNIS%20M), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1965, S/N 244 - [N2754R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2754R): [219 Investments LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/219%20INVESTMENTS%20LLC), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), built 1965, S/N 219 - [N2760R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2760R): [Stewarts Aircraft Service](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEWARTS%20AIRCRAFT%20SERVICE), [Waynesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Waynesville), built 1963, S/N 229 - [N2763Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2763Z): [Hard Steven J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARD%20STEVEN%20J), [Mustang, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Mustang), S/N 271 - [N2767R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2767R): [Aero Club Albatross](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERO%20CLUB%20ALBATROSS), [Blairstown, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Blairstown), built 1964, S/N 234 - [N3821A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3821A): [Daniel Gordon W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DANIEL%20GORDON%20W), [Dillsburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Dillsburg), built 1958, S/N 66 - [N3822A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3822A): [Finger Lakes Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FINGER%20LAKES%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Dansville, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Dansville), built 1958, S/N 78 - [N3825A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3825A): [Cook Charles N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COOK%20CHARLES%20N), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), S/N 80 - [N3830A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3830A): [Williams Catherine A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20CATHERINE%20A), [Minden, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Minden), built 1959, S/N 97 - [N3838A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3838A): [Stogner Michael E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STOGNER%20MICHAEL%20E), [Cubero, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Cubero), built 1960, S/N 105 - [N3839A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3839A): [Walker William Hamilton](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALKER%20WILLIAM%20HAMILTON), [Bainbridge, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Bainbridge), built 1961, S/N 107 - [N3852A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3852A): [Johnson Gustav M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20GUSTAV%20M), [Newton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Newton), built 1953, S/N 8 - [N3853A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3853A): [Mellies Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MELLIES%20THOMAS), [Chestertown, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Chestertown), built 1956, S/N 12 - [N3854A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3854A): [Esser Paul H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ESSER%20PAUL%20H), [Fairfield, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Fairfield), built 1955, S/N 15 - [N3855A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3855A): [Tomco Stores Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOMCO%20STORES%20LTD), [Ruidoso, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Ruidoso), built 1955, S/N 19 - [N3856A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3856A): [Haskell Charles T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HASKELL%20CHARLES%20T), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 1956, S/N 21 - [N3858A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3858A): [Bryan Danny J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRYAN%20DANNY%20J), [Hobbs, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Hobbs), built 1955, S/N 24 - [N3859A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3859A): [Kellum Mark J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KELLUM%20MARK%20J), [Belden, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Belden), built 1956, S/N 28 - [N3860A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3860A): [Freeland Chris G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FREELAND%20CHRIS%20G), [Brownwood, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brownwood), S/N 17 - [N3861A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3861A): [Mahony John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAHONY%20JOHN), [Ballston Spa, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Ballston%20Spa), S/N 10 - [N3862A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3862A): [Kendall Flying Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENDALL%20FLYING%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), built 1957, S/N 11 - [N3863A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3863A): [Bradley David F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRADLEY%20DAVID%20F), [Lehighton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Lehighton), built 1955, S/N 20 - [N3865A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3865A): [Kecskes Stephen A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KECSKES%20STEPHEN%20A), [Austin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Austin), built 1958, S/N 26 - [N3870A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3870A): [North Carolina Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20CAROLINA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Zebulon, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Zebulon), S/N 5 - [N3871A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3871A): [Hilty Grant](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILTY%20GRANT), [Prescott Valley, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Prescott%20Valley), S/N 6 - [N3873A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3873A): [Harvey Todd E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARVEY%20TODD%20E), [Erie, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Erie), built 1956, S/N 16 - [N3874A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3874A): [Mussman Craig](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUSSMAN%20CRAIG), [Grant Park, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Grant%20Park), built 1956, S/N 35 - [N3882A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3882A): [Bowlsbey Bryan W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWLSBEY%20BRYAN%20W), [Mclean, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Mclean), built 1956, S/N 44 - [N3884A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3884A): [Van Wormer Willard D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAN%20WORMER%20WILLARD%20D), [Leavenworth, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Leavenworth), built 1958, S/N 45 - [N3886A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3886A): [Palmquist Neal D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PALMQUIST%20NEAL%20D), [Homer, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Homer), built 1956, S/N 53 - [N3888A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3888A): [Hoover Michael B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOOVER%20MICHAEL%20B), [Ridgeland, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Ridgeland), built 1951, S/N 51 - [N3903A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3903A): [Neidert Melvin E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEIDERT%20MELVIN%20E), [Ulysses, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Ulysses), built 1958, S/N 61 - [N4041](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4041): [Walker Carol L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALKER%20CAROL%20L), [Ennis, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Ennis), built 1956, S/N 41 - [N5700S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5700S): [Palmquist Neal D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PALMQUIST%20NEAL%20D), [Homer, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Homer), built 1969, S/N 396 - [N600X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N600X): [Saunders Christopher D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAUNDERS%20CHRISTOPHER%20D), [Lehighton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Lehighton), S/N 205 - [N7052U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7052U): [Bailis David P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAILIS%20DAVID%20P), [Bethlehem, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Bethlehem), built 1955, S/N 18 - [N706AD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N706AD): [Kimbrel Mark D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KIMBREL%20MARK%20D), [Rochester, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Rochester), built 1966, S/N 178 - [N771SY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N771SY): [Daye Jeffrey E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAYE%20JEFFREY%20E), [Salisbury, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Salisbury), built 1959, S/N 39 - [N77WJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N77WJ): [Derrickson Jack N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DERRICKSON%20JACK%20N), [Waynesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Waynesville), S/N 77 - [N7926A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7926A): [Boldog Sandor Alex](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOLDOG%20SANDOR%20ALEX), [Andalusia, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Andalusia), S/N 79 - [N857Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N857Z): [Cook Charles T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COOK%20CHARLES%20T), [Angier, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Angier), built 1962, S/N 153 - [N8602R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8602R): [North Penn Squadron Soaring Assoc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20PENN%20SQUADRON%20SOARING%20ASSOC), [Hatfield, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Hatfield), S/N 118 All 64: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26a/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (40) 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 WPR09CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA344), Jul 14, 2009: Schweizer SGS 1-26A (N2701Z), Lake Riverside, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of lift which necessitated a forced landing in a field. - [NTSB SEA07LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA132), May 19, 2007: Schweizer SGS 1-26A (N2707Z), Lake Elsinore, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider's encounter with a downdraft while in the traffic pattern, resulting in insufficient altitude to reach the airport. A contributing factor was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable… - [NTSB NYC98LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA011), Oct 13, 1997: Schweizer SGS1-26A (N1154N), Fairfield, PA, minor damage. Probable cause: The improper installation of the elevator cables and elevator control bell-crank by the pilot, and an inadequate annual inspection by the mechanic. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight of… - [NTSB LAX88LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA247), Jul 1, 1988: Schweizer SGS-1-26A (N2726Z), Montague, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX88LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA131), Mar 19, 1988: Schweizer SGS 1-26A (N3829A), Phelan, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL86LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA111), Apr 12, 1986: Schweizer SGS 1-26A (N2760R), Waynesville, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL84LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA204), Jun 16, 1984: Schweizer SGS 1-26A (N2754R), Manning, SC, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC82DFJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DFJ04), Nov 8, 1981: Schweizer 1-26 (N2767R), Lockport, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW79DA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DA106), Sep 8, 1979: Schweizer SGS126 (N3860A), Mckinney, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD77FIG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FIG20), May 21, 1977: Schweizer 1-26 (N8668R), Frostburg, MD, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA77DLD29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLD29), Feb 19, 1977: Schweizer SGS126 (N12W), Arcadia, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW76FQD30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FQD30), Jul 7, 1976: Schweizer SGS126 (N8639R), Fabens, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI76DEE10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEE10), Jul 29, 1975: Schweizer 1-26 (N2712Z), Plainfield, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX75FUM22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75FUM22), Apr 5, 1975: Schweizer SGS126 (N2701Z), San Diego, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX74DUG51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUG51), Mar 31, 1974: Schweizer SGS126 (N3854A), Adelanto, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK74AP028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP028), Jan 12, 1974: Schweizer SGS126 (N3833A), Piedra, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX72DUJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DUJ09), Jun 30, 1971: Schweizer 1-26A (N3838A), Oracle, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX71AL003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71AL003), Jul 18, 1970: Schweizer SGS126 (N8681R), Romoland, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB OAK71DVG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVG04), May 7, 1970: Schweizer 1-26A (N10386), Old Station, CA, destroyed - [NTSB OAK70AP045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70AP045), Mar 8, 1970: Schweizer SGS126 (N2711Z), Fremont, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX70DUG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70DUG11), Feb 21, 1970: Schweizer 1-26 (N3855A), Apple Vally, CA, destroyed - [NTSB NYC70D0093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70D0093), Jul 6, 1969: Schweizer SGS-1 (N3870A), Dansville, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI70F0041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70F0041), May 24, 1969: Schweizer SGS126 (N10137), Tolono, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW69D0115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0115), Jul 22, 1968: Schweizer 1-26A (N2763Z), Marfa, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW69D0079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0079), Jul 19, 1968: Schweizer SGS126 (N8639R), El Paso, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX68D0241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0241), Dec 10, 1967: Schweizer SGS126 (N3865A), Elsinore, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX68D0200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0200), Oct 31, 1967: Schweizer SGS126 (N1154N), Llano, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX68D0189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0189), Oct 15, 1967: Schweizer SGS126 (N3839A), Pearblossom, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX68D0062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0062), Jul 8, 1967: Schweizer SGS126 (N8608R), Halloran Spgs, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN68D0039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68D0039), Jul 8, 1967: Schweizer SGS126 (N8676R), Espanola, NM, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK67D0308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0308), Mar 25, 1967: Schweitzer 1-26A (N8688R), Carson City, NV, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX67D0237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0237), Dec 26, 1966: Schweizer I-26 (N8608R), Torrey Pine, CA, destroyed - [NTSB FTW67D0171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0171), Aug 6, 1966: Schweizer SGS126 (N3886A), Mccamey, TX, minor damage - [NTSB OAK67F0011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67F0011), Jun 11, 1966: Schweiger SGS126 (N3858A), Livermore, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI66F0407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0407), Oct 31, 1965: Schweizer SGS126 (N8633R), Ramsey, IN, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA65F0121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA65F0121), May 23, 1965: Schweitzer SGS126 (N12W), Titusville, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK65X1206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1206), Jan 1, 1965: Schweizer SGS126 (N10359), Riverside, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK65X0621](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0621), Nov 8, 1964: Schweizer 126A (N2714Z), Cedar Falls, ID, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X3046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3046), Jul 26, 1964: Schweizer 126 (N3903A), Columbus, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X0606](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0606), Feb 19, 1964: Schweizer 126A (N3876A), Elsinore, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (21) 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 20090714013489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090714013489A), Jul 14, 2009: Scwzer SGS126A (N2701Z), Anza, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Flying northbound at 7000 ft, the glider descended rapidly due to loss of lift. The pilot made an forced landing in a dirty field 5 miles south of Anza,… - [Accident 20070519009489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070519009489A), May 19, 2007: Scwzer SGS126A (N2707Z), Lake Elsinore, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot encountered loss of lift, which caused a high descent rate and loss of altitude. Pilot was unable to make runway. Pilot is a student pilot.… - [Accident 19971013031199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971013031199A), Oct 13, 1997: Scwzer SGS126A (N1154N), Fairfield, PA, Substantial damage. Pilot was taking glider for a check ride after repairs and crashed into ground, Fairfield, PA. (.4) before takeoff, the pilot installed the wings and tail on… - [Incident 19890318028431I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890318028431I), Mar 18, 1989: Scwzer SGS126A (N8670R), Hemet, CA, Minor damage. Left leading edge of wing damaged in a mid air collision with another sail plane. Formation flying. Landed safely. - [Accident 19880701024719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880701024719A), Jul 1, 1988: Scwzer SGS126A (N2726Z), Montague, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Glider broke up in flight due to exceeding design loads. Pilot weight over maximum. Believed performing acrobatics. - [Accident 19880319005959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880319005959A), Mar 19, 1988: Scwzer SGS126A (N3829A), Phelan, CA, Substantial damage. Ran out of thermals. Tried to land on a road but was blocked by traffic, swerved and struck a tree. - [Accident 19860412011459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860412011459A), Apr 12, 1986: Scwzer SGS126A (N2760R), Waynesville, OH, Substantial damage. Struck powerline on approach after misreading altimeter and misjudging altitude. - [Accident 19840616024469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840616024469A), Jun 16, 1984: Scwzer SGS126A (N2754R), Manning, SC, Substantial damage. Pilot overshot landing strip and attempted off airport landing but wing hit wire causing it to crash inverted. - [Incident 19820807066389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820807066389I), Aug 7, 1982: Scwzer SGS126 (N3853A), Hilltown, PA, Minor damage. Student pilot overshot the field and hit a tree. No injury. - [Accident 19811108072239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811108072239A), Nov 8, 1981: Scwzer SGS126A (N2767R), Lockport, NY, Substantial damage. Gliders wingtip hit ground first on landing. Glider cartwheeled and flipped inverted. - [Accident 19790908056919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790908056919A), Sep 8, 1979: Scwzer SGS126A (N2710Z), Warrenton, VA, Substantial damage. Tow plane attempting off airport tow hit tree, glider in tow released and crashed into trees. - [Accident 19790908030889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790908030889A), Sep 8, 1979: Scwzer SGS126A (N3860A), Mc Kinney, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot mishandled spoilers on landing approach. Made hard landing from a high sink rate. - [Incident 19780415012639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780415012639I), Apr 15, 1978: Scwzer SGS126A (N3826A), Front Royal, VA, Substantial damage. Aircraft executed downwind landing after pilot realized he had no aileron control, struck embankment. - [Accident 19770521012559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770521012559A), May 21, 1977: Scwzer SGS126A (N8668R), Frostburg, MD, Substantial damage - [Accident 19770219003829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770219003829A), Feb 19, 1977: Scwzer SGS126A (N12W), Arcadia, FL, Substantial damage - [Accident 19760707018529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760707018529A), Jul 7, 1976: Scwzer SGS126A (N8639R), Fabens, TX, Substantial damage. Un reach rwy due MDT dwn drafts. Lnd in fld. - [Accident 19751111036189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751111036189A), Nov 11, 1975: Scwzer SGS126A (N8628R), NJ, Substantial damage - [Accident 19750729031449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750729031449A), Jul 29, 1975: Scwzer SGS126A (N2712Z), Plainfield, IL, Substantial damage. Glider N91837 substantial dmg.t/d in crab aftr bounced lndg.N91837 waiting for tow acft. - [Accident 19750405005289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750405005289A), Apr 5, 1975: Scwzer SGS126A (N2701Z), San Diego, CA, Substantial damage. Championship flt. Wind shear. Lost lift,settled below ledge & stalled into ledge - [Accident 19740331010999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740331010999A), Mar 31, 1974: Scwzer SGS126A (N3854A), Adelanto, CA, Substantial damage. Acft has centerline wheel,wing skids,tail wheel. Gust to 25K. - [Accident 19740112002559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740112002559A), Jan 12, 1974: Scwzer SGS126A (N3833A), Piedra, CA, Destroyed. OBS stated no violent maneuvers bfor r wg separated. ## 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 SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material. Poly-Fiber Inc - [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 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. Lists SGS 1-26 Series --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.