# NTSB investigations: Schweizer SGS 1-26C

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

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

- [NTSB CEN25LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA202.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26C · Hampshire, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2025 · N9839E · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB NYC07CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA172.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26C · Windsor, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2007 · N2743Z · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB LAX00LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA240.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26C · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N2792Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft speed and control while maneuvering to land.
- [NTSB LAX90LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA190.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26 · Waialua, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N15SH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate clearance from clouds.
- [NTSB MIA89LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA206.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26C · Ms State Univ, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N9944J · Substantial damage
  > Improper 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).
- [NTSB LAX86LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA270.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26C · Aguanga, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1986 · N3885A · Substantial damage
  > A 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…
- [NTSB SEA84LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA080.md): Schweizer SGS1-26C · Mount Vernon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1984 · N4450N · Destroyed
  > The 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…
- [NTSB CHI82DEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DEV01.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Monticello, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 3, 1981 · N10390 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA81FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FA025.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Arlington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 21, 1981 · N9866E · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC80DHA29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DHA29.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Mt Salem, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1980 · N83TT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEX27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEX27.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1980 · N10356 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD80DIG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80DIG06.md): Schweizer 1-26C · Charlestown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 9, 1980 · N2781Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80DUJ26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUJ26.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Enid, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 23, 1980 · N65960 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FPH28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPH28.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Royse City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 27, 1978 · N2499W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77DVW19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVW19.md): Schweizer SGS-1 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1977 · N3831A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76DKJ32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKJ32.md): Schweizer 1-26C · Montevallo, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 8, 1975 · N5747S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN74FTE92](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74FTE92.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Boulder, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1974 · N2416W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DLD88](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DLD88.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Oviedo, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1973 · N2743Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68A0102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68A0102.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Elizaville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 18, 1968 · N3834A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0334.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Sun City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 28, 1968 · N2759Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66A0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66A0020-201534.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1965 · N2759Z · Minor damage
- [NTSB MKC65F0154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC65F0154.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Papillion, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 16, 1965 · N2768R · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X3525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3525.md): Schweizer 1-26 · Moretown, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 21, 1964 · N3832A · Substantial damage

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

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