# FAA incident reports: Schweizer SGS 1-26A

A list on [Schweizer SGS 1-26A](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26a.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [Accident 20090714013489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090714013489A.md): Scwzer SGS126A · Anza, CA · Jul 14, 2009 · N2701Z · 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, CA. The aircraft's right wingtip hit a fence post which caused substantial damage to the glider's…
- [Accident 20070519009489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070519009489A.md): Scwzer SGS126A · Lake Elsinore, CA · May 19, 2007 · N2707Z · 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. Aircraft's annual inspection was current. The aircraft did not have any mechanical malfunctions. Pilot…
- [Accident 19971013031199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971013031199A.md): Scwzer SGS126A · Fairfield, PA · Oct 13, 1997 · N1154N · 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 the glider. During the takeoff, just after the glider became airborne, it pitched up vertically.…
- [Incident 19890318028431I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890318028431I.md): Scwzer SGS126A · Hemet, CA · Mar 18, 1989 · N8670R · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126A · Montague, CA · Jul 1, 1988 · N2726Z · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126A · Phelan, CA · Mar 19, 1988 · N3829A · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126A · Waynesville, OH · Apr 12, 1986 · N2760R · Substantial damage
  > Struck powerline on approach after misreading altimeter and misjudging altitude.
- [Accident 19840616024469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840616024469A.md): Scwzer SGS126A · Manning, SC · Jun 16, 1984 · N2754R · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126 · Hilltown, PA · Aug 7, 1982 · N3853A · Minor damage
  > Student pilot overshot the field and hit a tree. No injury.
- [Accident 19811108072239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811108072239A.md): Scwzer SGS126A · Lockport, NY · Nov 8, 1981 · N2767R · Substantial damage
  > Gliders wingtip hit ground first on landing. Glider cartwheeled and flipped inverted.
- [Accident 19790908056919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790908056919A.md): Scwzer SGS126A · Warrenton, VA · Sep 8, 1979 · N2710Z · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126A · Mc Kinney, TX · Sep 8, 1979 · N3860A · Substantial damage
  > Pilot mishandled spoilers on landing approach. Made hard landing from a high sink rate.
- [Incident 19780415012639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780415012639I.md): Scwzer SGS126A · Front Royal, VA · Apr 15, 1978 · N3826A · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft executed downwind landing after pilot realized he had no aileron control, struck embankment.
- [Accident 19770521012559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770521012559A.md): Scwzer SGS126A · Frostburg, MD · May 21, 1977 · N8668R · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19770219003829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770219003829A.md): Scwzer SGS126A · Arcadia, FL · Feb 19, 1977 · N12W · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19760707018529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760707018529A.md): Scwzer SGS126A · Fabens, TX · Jul 7, 1976 · N8639R · Substantial damage
  > Un reach rwy due MDT dwn drafts. Lnd in fld.
- [Accident 19751111036189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751111036189A.md): Scwzer SGS126A · NJ · Nov 11, 1975 · N8628R · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19750729031449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750729031449A.md): Scwzer SGS126A · Plainfield, IL · Jul 29, 1975 · N2712Z · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126A · San Diego, CA · Apr 5, 1975 · N2701Z · Substantial damage
  > Championship flt. Wind shear. Lost lift,settled below ledge & stalled into ledge
- [Accident 19740331010999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740331010999A.md): Scwzer SGS126A · Adelanto, CA · Mar 31, 1974 · N3854A · Substantial damage
  > Acft has centerline wheel,wing skids,tail wheel. Gust to 25K.
- [Accident 19740112002559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740112002559A.md): Scwzer SGS126A · Piedra, CA · Jan 12, 1974 · N3833A · Destroyed
  > OBS stated no violent maneuvers bfor r wg separated.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8050116')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26a/incidents

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