# Schweizer SGS 1-26B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 8050118 - Manufacturer (registry): SCHWEIZER - Model: SGS 1-26B - 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: 92 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26b 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 (92, first 50) - [N10372](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10372): built 1960, S/N 116 - [N10392](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10392): [Canvasback Soaring](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CANVASBACK%20SOARING), [Port Murray, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Port%20Murray), S/N 125 - [N126B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126B): [Wilkinson Ephriam B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILKINSON%20EPHRIAM%20B), [Eads, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Eads), built 1964, S/N 275 - [N126HW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126HW): [Cooper Remel R Jr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COOPER%20REMEL%20R%20JR%20TRUSTEE), [Green Cove Springs, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Green%20Cove%20Springs), built 1967, S/N 372 - [N126JL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126JL): [Ernst Daniel D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ERNST%20DANIEL%20D), [Poquoson, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Poquoson), S/N 316 - [N126MN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126MN): [Stanton Sport Aviation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STANTON%20SPORT%20AVIATION), [Stanton, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Stanton), built 1965, S/N 319 - [N1320](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1320): [Whitcomb Robert B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITCOMB%20ROBERT%20B), [Ithaca, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Ithaca), built 1965, S/N 320 - [N187JG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N187JG): [Fritz Richard R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRITZ%20RICHARD%20R), [Flagstaff, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Flagstaff), built 1962, S/N 187 - [N192BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N192BD): [Dierker Robert R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIERKER%20ROBERT%20R), [Chestertown, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Chestertown), built 1963, S/N 192 - [N2401W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2401W): [Odonnell Daniel V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ODONNELL%20DANIEL%20V), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 1966, S/N 347 - [N2403W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2403W): [Carvino Anthony M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARVINO%20ANTHONY%20M), [Hackettstown, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Hackettstown), built 1966, S/N 348 - [N2404W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2404W): [Farrar Kelley J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FARRAR%20KELLEY%20J), [Ames, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Ames), built 1966, S/N 349 - [N2406W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2406W): [Wilkinson E B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILKINSON%20E%20B), [Eads, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Eads), built 1966, S/N 350 - [N2422W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2422W): [Nolan John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOLAN%20JOHN%20R), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), S/N 357 - [N2424W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2424W): [Maurer Norbert O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAURER%20%20NORBERT%20O), [Loveland, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Loveland), S/N 359 - [N2425W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2425W): [Field Drew H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FIELD%20DREW%20H), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1966, S/N 356 - [N2426W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2426W): [Coughlin Colten G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUGHLIN%20COLTEN%20G), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1966, S/N 358 - [N2428W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2428W): [Cumberland Soaring Group Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CUMBERLAND%20SOARING%20GROUP%20INC), [Wiley Ford, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Wiley%20Ford), built 1966, S/N 360 - [N2444W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2444W): [Bickers Donald S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BICKERS%20DONALD%20S), [Knoxville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Knoxville), built 1966, S/N 363 - [N2453W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2453W): [Deener Larry C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEENER%20LARRY%20C), [Lexington, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Lexington), built 1967, S/N 368 - [N2460W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2460W): [Reynolds Richard L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REYNOLDS%20RICHARD%20L), [Gainesville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Gainesville), built 1967, S/N 371 - [N2484W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2484W): [Kendall Flying Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENDALL%20FLYING%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), S/N 378 - [N2493W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2493W): [Rasmussen Steven T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RASMUSSEN%20STEVEN%20T), [Papillion, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Papillion), built 1967, S/N 379 - [N2497W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2497W): [Leroy Phillippe G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEROY%20PHILLIPPE%20G), [Willcox, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Willcox), built 1967, S/N 382 - [N2705Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2705Z): [Dunten Teri](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUNTEN%20TERI), [Moses Lake, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Moses%20Lake), S/N 241 - [N2724Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2724Z): [Hollatz Walter M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLLATZ%20WALTER%20M), [Concord, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Concord), built 1964, S/N 249 - [N2731Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2731Z): [Wave Soaring Adventures Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAVE%20SOARING%20ADVENTURES%20INC), [Lake Tapps, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Lake%20Tapps), built 1964, S/N 251 - [N2736Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2736Z): [Pearce Andrew M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEARCE%20ANDREW%20M), [San Francisco, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Francisco), built 1964, S/N 254 - [N2740Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2740Z): [Briner Mark E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRINER%20MARK%20E), [Utica, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Utica), S/N 257 - [N2746R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2746R): [Lewis Curtis L Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEWIS%20CURTIS%20L%20JR), [Loves Park, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Loves%20Park), built 1963, S/N 216 - [N2748Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2748Z): [Barry Stephen A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARRY%20STEPHEN%20A), [Bonsall, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bonsall), built 1964, S/N 260 - [N2749R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2749R): [Renshaw Kevin J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RENSHAW%20KEVIN%20J), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 1963, S/N 217 - [N2752R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2752R): [Anding Jay B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDING%20JAY%20B), [Bryan, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bryan), built 1963, S/N 221 - [N2765Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2765Z): [Maurer Christian N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAURER%20CHRISTIAN%20N), [Loveland, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Loveland), built 1964, S/N 281 - [N2768Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2768Z): [Rea Marita J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REA%20MARITA%20J), [Suffolk, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Suffolk), built 1964, S/N 282 - [N2776Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2776Z): Hamburg, built 1965, S/N 298, Registration pending - [N2777Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2777Z): [Lewis Curtis L Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEWIS%20CURTIS%20L%20JR), [Loves Park, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Loves%20Park), S/N 300 - [N2780Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2780Z): [Littfin Scott A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LITTFIN%20SCOTT%20A), [Maryville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Maryville), built 1965, S/N 299 - [N309PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N309PD): [Pk Flyer LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PK%20FLYER%20LLC), [Lancaster, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lancaster), built 1965, S/N 309 - [N315Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N315Q): [Beltzville Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELTZVILLE%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Lehighton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Lehighton), built 1965, S/N 315 - [N3809A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3809A): [Daisey Joshua C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAISEY%20JOSHUA%20C), [Rochester, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Rochester), S/N 64 - [N3812A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3812A): [Oconnor Sarah A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OCONNOR%20SARAH%20A), [Franklin, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Franklin), built 1958, S/N 83 - [N3813A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3813A): [Badeau David C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BADEAU%20DAVID%20C), [Dalton, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Dalton), built 1958, S/N 86 - [N389BR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N389BR): [Soaring Tigers Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOARING%20TIGERS%20INC), [Princeton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Princeton), built 1968, S/N 389 - [N506PJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N506PJ): [Weber Bruce A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEBER%20BRUCE%20A), [Stockton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Stockton), built 1956, S/N 52 - [N5705S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5705S): [Crawford Susan B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRAWFORD%20SUSAN%20B), [Flagstaff, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Flagstaff), built 1967, S/N 383 - [N5716S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5716S): [Stoner Robert A Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STONER%20ROBERT%20A%20TRUSTEE), [Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Myers), built 1967, S/N 386 - [N5743S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5743S): [Lake Elsinore Soaring Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAKE%20ELSINORE%20SOARING%20CLUB), [Wildomar, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Wildomar), built 1968, S/N 391 - [N5744S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5744S): [Jones Griffith W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20GRIFFITH%20W), [Oneida, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Oneida), built 1968, S/N 392 - [N5777S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5777S): [Massey Air Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MASSEY%20AIR%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Massey, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Massey), built 1968, S/N 393 All 92: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26b/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (65, newest 50) 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 WPR25LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA144), Apr 26, 2025: Schweizer SGS 1-26B (N8657R), Ontario, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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. - [NTSB GAA15CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA172), Jul 8, 2015: Schweizer SGS 1 26B (N5839V), Silver Springs, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper decision making in adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an encounter with weather and impact with terrain. - [NTSB GAA15CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA098), May 30, 2015: Schweizer SGS 1 26B (N8683R), Mocksville, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider pilot over-ran the runway and impacted a structure after encountering a strong updraft on short final. - [NTSB WPR12CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA072), Dec 28, 2011: Schweizer SGS 1-26B (N8641R), Murrieta, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider's encounter with insufficient atmospheric lift to maintain soaring flight. - [NTSB CEN10CA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA388), Jul 10, 2010: Schweizer SGS 1-26B (N2429W), Waynesville, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's delayed decision that resulted in insufficent altitude to return to the departure airport. - [NTSB DFW05CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA075), Feb 20, 2005: Schweizer SGS1-26B (N7569), Midlothian, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment in distance/altitude and his failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on final to approach to landing. Contributing factors were the lack of thermal lift and the gusty… - [NTSB LAX05LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA101), Dec 23, 2004: Schweizer SGS 1-26B (N2751Z), Waialua, HI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot misjudged distance and altitude and failed to attain the proper landing touchdown point. - [NTSB FTW02LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA237), Aug 15, 2002: Schweizer SGS 1-26B (N696U), Hobbs, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions which resulted in the loss of thermal lift. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA01LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA147), Aug 7, 2001: Schweizer SGS 1-26B (N5768S), Rock Island, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's improper inflight planning and decision (delay in establishing an approach to a suitable landing area) and his subsequent failure to attain the proper glidepath for the selected… - [NTSB MIA97LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA211), Jul 12, 1997: Schweizer SGS-1-26B (N9927J), Eustis, FL, destroyed. Probable cause: an in-flight separation of the right wing, and subsequent impact with trees. Factors in this accident were thermal lift and turbulence in clouds. - [NTSB SEA95LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA217), Sep 14, 1995: Schweizer SGS 1-26B (N2478W), Morgan, UT, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to land after a low altitude tow release, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with terrain. - [NTSB FTW95LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA305), Jul 15, 1995: Schweizer SGS 126B (N8611R), Durango, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: INACCURATE WEATHER EVALUATION BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. - [NTSB LAX90LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA208), Jun 4, 1990: Schweizer SGS 1-26B (N2423W), Truckee, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO RELEASE FROM THE TOW AIRPLANE AT AN INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE ON THE LEE SIDE OF THE MOUNTAINS. - [NTSB NYC90LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA092), Apr 26, 1990: Schweizer SGS-1-26B (N9856E), Unionville, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE LOSS OF THERMAL LIFT WHICH NECESSITATED A FORCED LANDING ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN COVERED BY TREES AND HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS. - [NTSB NYC86FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA114), Apr 28, 1986: Schweizer SGS-1-26B (N686U), Julian, PA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC85LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA157), Jun 28, 1985: Schweizer SGS 1-26 (N691U), Cambria, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC85LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA122), May 11, 1985: Schweizer SGS-1-26B (N2401W), Toughkenamon, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX83LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA347), Jun 26, 1983: Schweizer SGS 1-26B (N5743S), Phelan, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX83LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA209), May 1, 1983: Schweizer SGS 1-26B (N2478W), Chula Vista, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW83FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA102), Jan 29, 1983: Schweizer SGS 1-26B (N2465W), Hempstead, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA82DA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA186), Sep 4, 1982: Schweizer SGS 1-26B (N2460W), High Springs, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80FQA46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FQA46), Sep 27, 1980: Schweizer SGS126 (N8671R), Moriarty, NM, destroyed - [NTSB CHI80FEK12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEK12), Jun 9, 1980: Schweizer 1-26B (N9909J), Amanda, OH, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78DUG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUG04), Nov 6, 1977: Schweizer SGS126 (N2715Z), San Jacinto, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW78FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FA008), Oct 29, 1977: Schweizer 1-26B (N10368), Cedar Hill, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI77DEP50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEP50), Aug 14, 1977: Schweizer 1-26B (N2780Z), West Bend, WI, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD77FID16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FID16), Apr 9, 1977: Schweizer 1-26B (N680U), Windsor, VA, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX76AL087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76AL087), Jul 18, 1976: Schweizer SGS126 (N924X), Adelanto, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC76FGT23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FGT23), May 8, 1976: Schweizer SGS126 (N8653R), Monterey, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK75FVA56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FVA56), Apr 19, 1975: Schweizer SGS126 (N5705S), Tulare, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC75DHA37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DHA37), Mar 26, 1975: Schweizer SGS126 (N2740Z), Blairstown, NJ, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW75ARD33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75ARD33), Mar 1, 1975: Schweizer SGS126 (N8637R), Covington, LA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI75AC022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC022), Aug 25, 1974: Schweizer 1-26B (N3818A), Marion, OH, destroyed - [NTSB DEN74DQA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74DQA17), Sep 15, 1973: Schweizer SGS126 (N8671R), Moriarty, NM, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK74FVW01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FVW01), Jul 5, 1973: Schweizer SGS126 (N2769Z), Las Vegas, NV, destroyed - [NTSB OAK73DXQ30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DXQ30), Apr 17, 1973: Schweizer SGS126 (N2423W), Carson City, NV, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW73DRA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DRA19), Apr 1, 1973: Schweizer SGS126 (N2738Z), Friendswood, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX73AL010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL010), Sep 4, 1972: Schweizer SGS126 (N5734S), Jamul, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC73DNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DNC01), Jul 2, 1972: Schweizer 1-26 (N679U), Dover, NH, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI72FEM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEM19), Sep 4, 1971: Schweizer 1-26 (N3809A), Ionia, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI72DEV04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DEV04), Jul 20, 1971: Schweizer SGS126 (N8652R), Mulberry Grve, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI71DEE93](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DEE93), May 22, 1971: Schwiezer 1-26B (N688U), Naperville, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX71FUM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUM07), Aug 2, 1970: Schweizer 1-26B (N5736S), Chula Vista, CA, destroyed - [NTSB DEN71DXD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71DXD02), Jul 3, 1970: Schweizer SGS126 (N2422W), Walsenburg, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW70FRA39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70FRA39), Jun 6, 1970: Schweizer SGS126 (N2738Z), Friendswood, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX70DUJ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70DUJ25), Mar 28, 1970: Schweizer 1-26B (N2478W), Chandler, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN70D0061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70D0061), Jun 30, 1969: Schweizer SGS126 (N2408W), Usaf Academy, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB DIA69D0060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69D0060), Aug 27, 1968: Schweizer SGS126 (N5705S), Leesburg, VA, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA69D0093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69D0093), Aug 24, 1968: Schweizer SGS126 (N2736Z), Hailey, ID, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK69D0087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0087), Aug 18, 1968: Schweizer SGS126 (N2769Z), Fremont, CA, substantial damage All 65: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26b/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (40) 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 20250426006699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250426006699A), Apr 26, 2025: Schweizer SGS 1-26B (N8657R), Ontario, OR, Substantial damage. After 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… - [Accident 20150708011789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150708011789A), Jul 8, 2015: Schweizer SGS 1-26B (N5839V), Silver Springs, NV, Substantial damage. On 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… - [Accident 20150530009409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150530009409A), May 30, 2015: Schweizer SGS 1-26B (N8683R), Mocksville, NC, Substantial damage. On 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… - [Accident 20111228029819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111228029819A), Dec 28, 2011: Schweizer SGS 1-26B (N8641R), Lake Elsinore, CA, Substantial damage. N8641R, a Schweizer sgs 1-26B glider, departed Skylark Airport, Lake Elsinore, and encountered a down draft 4 to 5 miles southeast of the field. Pilot landed… - [Accident 20100710038489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100710038489A), Jul 10, 2010: Schweizer SGS 1-26B (N2429W), Waynesville, OH, Substantial damage. On 07/10/2010, at approximately 1500 EDT, [privacy data omitted], student pilot [privacy data omitted], was towed aloft from Caesar Creek Soaring Club (2OH9)… - [Accident 20050220003649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050220003649A), Feb 20, 2005: Scwzer SGS126B (N7569), Waxahachie, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On February 20, 2005 @ 1445 CDT, a schweitzer SGS-1-26B gliderplane, N7569 collided with a tree during a "land out" on the ikard ranch near fm 1446 and… - [Accident 20041223035709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041223035709A), Dec 23, 2004: Scwzer SGS126B (N2751Z), Mokuleia, HI, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot stated that after his turn to final he found that he had misjudged his approach and was too high. He decided, rather than running off the end… - [Accident 20020815021879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020815021879A), Aug 15, 2002: Scwzer SGS126B (N696U), Hobbs, NM, Substantial damage. (-23) On 08/15/02, pilot amy pence (certificate number 463472775) was involved in an accident while operating Schweizer glider, registration number N696U. The… - [Accident 19970712018269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970712018269A), Jul 12, 1997: Scwzer SGS126B (N9927J), Eustis, FL, Destroyed. Got strong thermal near cloud. Right wing separated at 200FT. Vaned rolled pitch up. Landed in trees exceeded g lo (-23) during thermal soaring, pilot entered… - [Accident 19950914029579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950914029579A), Sep 14, 1995: Scwzer SGS126B (N2478W), Morgan, UT, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Glider pilot cut loose from tow plane low on climbout. Banked stalled and spun in. New purchase unskilled in type. - [Accident 19950715018739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950715018739A), Jul 15, 1995: Scwzer SGS126E (N8611R), Durango, CO, Substantial damage. Unable to find thermals and or return to airport. Struck fence landing off airport. - [Incident 19950513015109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950513015109I), May 13, 1995: Scwzer SGS126B (N315Q), Lehighton, PA, Minor damage. Narrative: on may 13, 1995, at 1630 EDT, a Schweizer 1-26B, N315Q, registered to Beltzville soaring club, was on approach to landing at Beltzville Airport,… - [Accident 19900604018369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900604018369A), Jun 4, 1990: Scwzer SGS126B (N2423W), Truckee, CA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Released tow at low altitude. Unable to get a thermal. Struck a tree landing in a field. Glider out of annual. - [Accident 19900426011849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900426011849A), Apr 26, 1990: Scwzer SGS126B (N9856E), Unionville, PA, Substantial damage. Elected to land off airport due to rain in area and lost lift. Misjudged landing area and struck trees. - [Incident 19890506020429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890506020429I), May 6, 1989: Scwzer SGS126B (N696U), Hobbs, NM, Minor damage. Engine driven winch vapor locked and quit while under tow. Glider landed hard from low altitude. - [Incident 19890323018699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890323018699I), Mar 23, 1989: Scwzer SGS126B (N2740Z), Burlington, NJ, Minor damage. Solo glider student did not stay on centerline landing. Wing tip hit glider parked close to runway. - [Accident 19860428070512A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860428070512A), Apr 28, 1986: Scwzer SGS126B (N686U), Julian, PA, Destroyed. Aircraft was struck from behind and below by 40MS who was climbing. Inverted spin resulted with ground impact. - [Accident 19850628029029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850628029029A), Jun 28, 1985: Scwzer SGS126B (N691U), Cambria, NY, Substantial damage. Lost too much altitude in a rainshower with downdrafts. Landed in a field. Wingtip caught, glider ground looped. - [Accident 19850511016369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850511016369A), May 11, 1985: Scwzer SGS126B (N2401W), Toughkenamon, PA, Substantial damage. Canopy came open after liftoff. Unsuccessful attempt to close canopy, tow release. Wing struck ground on turnback. - [Incident 19830814047739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830814047739I), Aug 14, 1983: Scwzer SGS126B (N9910J), Zionsville, IN, Minor damage. Glider pilot on first solo in type landed long and ran off end of runway into a fence. - [Accident 19830626038799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830626038799A), Jun 26, 1983: Scwzer SGS126B (N5743S), Phelan, CA, Substantial damage. Glider crashed during off airport landing when pilot unable to make it back to airport. - [Accident 19830129001589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830129001589A), Jan 29, 1983: Scwzer SGS126B (N2465W), Hempstead, TX, Destroyed. Glider stalled and spun into ground turning from base to final for landing. - [Accident 19820904048029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820904048029A), Sep 4, 1982: Scwzer SGS126B (N2460W), High Springs, FL, Substantial damage. Ran out of lift returning to Gliderport. Chose a field with waist High coffee weeds. Ground looped on landing. - [Accident 19800927050089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800927050089A), Sep 27, 1980: Scwzer SGS126B (N8671R), Moriarity, NM, Destroyed. Control stick forward movement blocked on takeoff by open utility box door. Airplane stalled on tow release. - [Incident 19800615052652I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800615052652I), Jun 15, 1980: Scwzer SGS126 (N5743S), Hemet, CA, Minor damage. Two gliders collided in flight, landed safely. - [Accident 19800609019049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800609019049A), Jun 9, 1980: Scwzer SGS126B (N9909J), Amanda, OH, Substantial damage. Lost lift en route. Undershot landing area. Struck a tree while trying to miss a power line. - [Accident 19771106032819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771106032819A), Nov 6, 1977: Scwzer SGS126B (N2715Z), San Jacinto, CA, Substantial damage. Single wheel retract. Lost lift,had to lnd. Hit rocks & bushes. - [Accident 19771029036649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771029036649A), Oct 29, 1977: Scwzer SGS126E (N10368), Cedar Hill, TX, Destroyed. Both wings separated. - [Accident 19770814034039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770814034039A), Aug 14, 1977: Scwzer SGS126B (N2780Z), West Bend, WI, Substantial damage. Stretching glide to avoid acft in apch path. - [Accident 19770409009359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770409009359A), Apr 9, 1977: Scwzer SGS126B (N680U), Windsor, VA, Substantial damage - [Accident 19760718022949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760718022949A), Jul 18, 1976: Scwzer SGS126B (N924X), Adelanto, CA, Destroyed. Wg failed drg pull up. - [Accident 19760508011279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760508011279A), May 8, 1976: Scwzer SGS126B (N8653R), Monterey, PA, Substantial damage. Diamond goal flt,ridge lift with possible thermal lift. Ridge lift not strong un make open fld. - [Accident 19750419008009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750419008009A), Apr 19, 1975: Scwzer SGS126B (N5705S), Tulare, CA, Substantial damage. Misused spoilers. - [Accident 19750326003839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750326003839A), Mar 26, 1975: Scwzer SGS126B (N2740Z), Blairstown, NJ, Substantial damage. Tow rope broke. Acft enctrd wind gust drg ldg apch.l wing hit fence post. - [Accident 19750301002829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750301002829A), Mar 1, 1975: Scwzer SGS126B (N8637R), Covington, LA, Substantial damage. Single wheel. L wg hit grnd drg turn to final. - [Accident 19740825028712A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740825028712A), Aug 25, 1974: Scwzer SGS126B (N3818A), Marion, OH, Destroyed. Thermaling behind otr glider. Outbd 10FT of l wing and aileron seprtd. - [Accident 19730915030929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730915030929A), Sep 15, 1973: Scwzer SGS126B (N8671R), Moriarty, NM, Substantial damage. Lost lift,selected off-airport ldng site. Gusts to 25KTS. - [Accident 19730705019509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730705019509A), Jul 5, 1973: Scwzer SGS126B (N2769Z), Las Vegas, NV, Destroyed. Wind gusting 7K.thermal dissipated,acft at slow airspeed. - [Accident 19730417008929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730417008929A), Apr 17, 1973: Scwzer SGS126B (N2423W), Carson City, NV, Substantial damage. Ran out of lift on x-c. r wg hit post ldg on road. - [Accident 19730401006879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730401006879A), Apr 1, 1973: Scwzer SGS126B (N2738Z), Friendswood, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot soloed in glider day previous-was on first flt in type involved. Turned to avoid powerlines. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (6) 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 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.