# NTSB investigations: Schweizer SGS 1-26B

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

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

Page 1 of 2 · 65 investigations

- [NTSB WPR25LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA144.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · Ontario, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2025 · N8657R · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Schweizer SGS 1 26B · Silver Springs, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2015 · N5839V · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Schweizer SGS 1 26B · Mocksville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2015 · N8683R · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · Murrieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2011 · N8641R · Substantial damage
  > The glider's encounter with insufficient atmospheric lift to maintain soaring flight.
- [NTSB CEN10CA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA388.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2010 · N2429W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delayed decision that resulted in insufficent altitude to return to the departure airport.
- [NTSB DFW05CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA075.md): Schweizer SGS1-26B · Midlothian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2005 · N7569 · Substantial damage
  > 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 wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX05LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA101.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · Waialua, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2004 · N2751Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged distance and altitude and failed to attain the proper landing touchdown point.
- [NTSB FTW02LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA237.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · Hobbs, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2002 · N696U · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · Rock Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2001 · N5768S · Substantial damage
  > 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 landing area, resulting in an overshoot of the selected…
- [NTSB MIA97LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA211.md): Schweizer SGS-1-26B · Eustis, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N9927J · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · Morgan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1995 · N2478W · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Schweizer SGS 126B · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N8611R · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · Truckee, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N2423W · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Schweizer SGS-1-26B · Unionville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1990 · N9856E · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Schweizer SGS-1-26B · Julian, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1986 · N686U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The plt of N686U reported he was established in weak thermal at an alt of aprx 2500 AGL when two other gliders were seen. One at aprx the same alt and one below his alt. He continued to state that the glider which was at his alt passed very close to but…
- [NTSB NYC85LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA157.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26 · Cambria, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1985 · N691U · Substantial damage
  > The glider, while returning to land after a pleasure flt, encounter a rainshower and strong downdraft. The plt made a landing in a farmers fld. During the landing the right wing caught and the acft ground looped, incurring substantial damage.
- [NTSB NYC85LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA122.md): Schweizer SGS-1-26B · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1985 · N2401W · Substantial damage
  > The glider was being towed for takeoff & had just become airborne when the canopy came open. The plt tried to latch the canopy, but was unable, so he released the glider from the tow plane. While the plt continued to try to latch the canopy, the glider went…
- [NTSB LAX83LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA347.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · Phelan, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1983 · N5743S · Substantial damage
  > While on a local flt, thermal activity decreased, so the glider plt headed back to the arpt. On the way back, he encounted an area of sinking air & lost 1500 to 2000 ft of alt. He elected to land on a road. During the roll-out, the left wing hit a dirt…
- [NTSB LAX83LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA209.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · Chula Vista, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1983 · N2478W · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he was soaring along the west slope of a small mountain when he inadvertently entered an area where the wind was obstructed by terrain features. His airspeed deteriorated & he tried to turn toward an area where he could obtain lift.…
- [NTSB FTW83FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA102.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · Hempstead, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1983 · N2465W · Destroyed
  > The glider was observed to stall/spin during turn from base to final. The plt was endorsed for solo in the heavier blanik L-13 & Schweizer 2-33, but not in the 1-26B. His logbook revealed four instructor entries concerning airspeed control. The acft was being…
- [NTSB MIA82DA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA186.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · High Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 1982 · N2460W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was on a round robin cross-country flight. On the last leg of the flight, he was unable to locate sufficient lift to reach the destination. A large, unobstructed field was selected for a landing. However, the field contained a stand of waist High…
- [NTSB FTW80FQA46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FQA46.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Moriarty, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1980 · N8671R · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80FEK12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEK12.md): Schweizer 1-26B · Amanda, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1980 · N9909J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78DUG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUG04.md): Schweizer SGS126 · San Jacinto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 6, 1977 · N2715Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FA008.md): Schweizer 1-26B · Cedar Hill, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 29, 1977 · N10368 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77DEP50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEP50.md): Schweizer 1-26B · West Bend, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1977 · N2780Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FID16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FID16.md): Schweizer 1-26B · Windsor, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 9, 1977 · N680U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76AL087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76AL087.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 18, 1976 · N924X · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC76FGT23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FGT23.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Monterey, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1976 · N8653R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75FVA56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FVA56.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Tulare, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 19, 1975 · N5705S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75DHA37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DHA37.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 26, 1975 · N2740Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75ARD33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75ARD33.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Covington, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 1, 1975 · N8637R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75AC022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC022.md): Schweizer 1-26B · Marion, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1974 · N3818A · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN74DQA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74DQA17.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 15, 1973 · N8671R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74FVW01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FVW01.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1973 · N2769Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK73DXQ30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DXQ30.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1973 · N2423W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73DRA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DRA19.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Friendswood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 1, 1973 · N2738Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73AL010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL010.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Jamul, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 4, 1972 · N5734S · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73DNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DNC01.md): Schweizer 1-26 · Dover, NH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 2, 1972 · N679U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72FEM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEM19.md): Schweizer 1-26 · Ionia, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1971 · N3809A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72DEV04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DEV04.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Mulberry Grve, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1971 · N8652R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI71DEE93](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DEE93.md): Schwiezer 1-26B · Naperville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1971 · N688U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71FUM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUM07.md): Schweizer 1-26B · Chula Vista, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1970 · N5736S · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN71DXD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71DXD02.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Walsenburg, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1970 · N2422W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70FRA39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70FRA39.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Friendswood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1970 · N2738Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70DUJ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70DUJ25.md): Schweizer 1-26B · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 28, 1970 · N2478W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70D0061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70D0061.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Usaf Academy, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 30, 1969 · N2408W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA69D0060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69D0060.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1968 · N5705S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA69D0093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69D0093.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Hailey, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1968 · N2736Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0087.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Fremont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1968 · N2769Z · Substantial damage

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## The whole list in SQL

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

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('8050118')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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