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Schweizer SGS 1-26B

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Aircraft model · Glider · Glider · registry code 8050118

Manufacturer (registry)
SCHWEIZER
Model
SGS 1-26B
Registry code
8050118
Registered
92 aircraft
Type
Glider
Engines
None
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
58 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS1G10
Holder
K & L Soaring LLC

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

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Aircraft by year built · 126

1956Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 2

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1987In forceSuperseded2026
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Registered aircraft · 92

N10372Registered aircraftBuilt 1960 · S/N 116N10392Canvasback Soaring · Port Murray, NJS/N 125N126BWilkinson Ephriam B · Eads, TNBuilt 1964 · S/N 275
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  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 65

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 5 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 16 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR25LA144Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26B · Ontario, ORThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the final approach to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Apr 26, 2025 · N8657R · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1 26B · Silver Springs, NVThe pilot's improper decision making in adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an encounter with weather and impact with terrain.Jul 8, 2015 · N5839V · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1 26B · Mocksville, NCThe glider pilot over-ran the runway and impacted a structure after encountering a strong updraft on short final.May 30, 2015 · N8683R · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 40

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20250426006699ASchweizer SGS 1-26B · Ontario, ORAfter tow release PIC conducted some local flying and then began return to departure airport of Ontario, OR. While on visual approach to runway 34 he found himself with not enough altitude to reach the runway. Aircraft right wing and nose impacted the ground…Apr 26, 2025 · N8657R · Substantial damageAccident 20150708011789ASchweizer SGS 1-26B · Silver Springs, NVOn 7-8-2015 the pilot participated in a glider competition at kmev. Pilot departed at 12:30 pm with clear weather. Approximately 2 hours later the pilot encountered an approaching storm front causing the glider to loose lift and attempted to land at Silver…Jul 8, 2015 · N5839V · Substantial damageAccident 20150530009409ASchweizer SGS 1-26B · Mocksville, NCOn 5/30/2015 [privacy data omitted], a glider student pilot, landed a Schweizer 126B glider, N8683R, fast and long at the Bahnson Glider Port (43NC) that resulted in floating off the end of the runway and striking a hanger with the right wing.May 30, 2015 · N8683R · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 6

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

STC SA01734SEApplication of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.Andrew D. HumphreySTC SG01164CHInstall Cooper superflite 102 fabric.Aviation Products Systems Inc.STC SG1265GLSurrendered and incorporated into STC SG01164CH.Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc.STC SA1351WEReplace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12)Ceconite IncSTC SG4-1240Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces.Ceconite, IncSTC SG4WECeconite 101 covering of complete aircraft.Cooper Engineering Corporation · Lists SGS 1-26 Series
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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8050118')
    GROUP BY stc_number
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