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Schweizer SGS 1-26C

NTSB investigations · 23

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

Query with 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 ('8050120') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "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 ('8050120')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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 ('8050120')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB CEN25LA202Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26C · Hampshire, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper altitude during the approach, which resulted in overshooting the landing area, a runway excursion, and impact with terrain.Jun 1, 2025 · N9839E · Substantial damage NTSB NYC07CA172Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26C · Windsor, VAThe pilot's failure to properly plan the approach to the airport, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.Jul 22, 2007 · N2743Z · Substantial damage NTSB LAX00LA240Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26C · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft speed and control while maneuvering to land.Jun 23, 2000 · N2792Z · Substantial damage NTSB LAX90LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26 · Waialua, HIThe failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate clearance from clouds.May 23, 1990 · N15SH · Substantial damage NTSB MIA89LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26C · Ms State Univ, MSImproper in-flight planning/decison by the pilot. Contributing factors were: failure of the tow vehicle driver to use/maintain the proper speed, the pilot's lack of total flying experience, and high vegetation (uncut hay).Jul 23, 1989 · N9944J · Substantial damage NTSB LAX86LA270Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26C · Aguanga, CAA Schweizer sgs 1-26C glider collided with a wire fence while the plt was landing on a closed airstrip. The closed strip was marked with x's. several fences were stretched across the airstrip to control livestock. The pilot indicated that during flt, he had…Jun 22, 1986 · N3885A · Substantial damage NTSB SEA84LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS1-26C · Mount Vernon, WAThe sailplane encountered deteridrating thermals & elected to make an off airport landing as he did not think he could reach the airport. He overshot the selected field in his attempt to miss some wires at the apch end of the field despitethe use of spoilers…Apr 8, 1984 · N4450N · Destroyed NTSB CHI82DEV01Accident · Minor injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Monticello, ILOct 3, 1981 · N10390 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA81FA025Accident · 1 fatalClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Arlington, WAMar 21, 1981 · N9866E · Destroyed NTSB NYC80DHA29Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Mt Salem, NJAug 16, 1980 · N83TT · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FEX27Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Lafayette, INJul 17, 1980 · N10356 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD80DIG06Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer 1-26C · Charlestown, WVMar 9, 1980 · N2781Z · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80DUJ26Accident · Serious injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Enid, AZJan 23, 1980 · N65960 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78FPH28Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Royse City, TXMay 27, 1978 · N2499W · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77DVW19Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS-1 · Boulder City, NVMay 14, 1977 · N3831A · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76DKJ32Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer 1-26C · Montevallo, ALNov 8, 1975 · N5747S · Substantial damage NTSB DEN74FTE92Accident · Serious injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Boulder, COJun 28, 1974 · N2416W · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73DLD88Accident · Minor injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Oviedo, FLJun 13, 1973 · N2743Z · Substantial damage NTSB NYC68A0102Accident · 1 fatalClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Elizaville, NYFeb 18, 1968 · N3834A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX68D0334Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Sun City, CAJan 28, 1968 · N2759Z · Substantial damage NTSB LAX66A0020Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Tehachapi, CAAug 22, 1965 · N2759Z · Minor damage NTSB MKC65F0154Accident · 1 fatalClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Papillion, NEMay 16, 1965 · N2768R · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X3525Accident · 1 fatalClosedSchweizer 1-26 · Moretown, VTAug 21, 1964 · N3832A · Substantial damage

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