# Schweizer SGS 1-26D

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8050122
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHWEIZER
- Model: SGS 1-26D
- 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: 50
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26d

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 (50)

- [N1108S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1108S): [Soaring Eagle Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOARING%20EAGLE%20FOUNDATION), [Peyton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Peyton), built 1970, S/N 478
- [N1109S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1109S): [Seminole Soaring Club LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEMINOLE%20SOARING%20CLUB%20LLC), [Clermont, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Clermont), built 1970, S/N 479
- [N1113S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1113S): [Miller Blaine N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20BLAINE%20N), [Brooks, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Brooks), built 1970, S/N 480
- [N1126P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1126P): [Gehrlein Jay L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEHRLEIN%20JAY%20L), [Waterford, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Waterford), S/N 481
- [N126BV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126BV): [Collins Dennis L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLLINS%20DENNIS%20L), [Richland, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Richland), built 1968, S/N 422
- [N126TU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126TU): [Leroy Philippe G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEROY%20PHILIPPE%20G), [Willcox, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Willcox), S/N 409
- [N249AF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N249AF): [Blakeslee Raymond D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLAKESLEE%20RAYMOND%20D), [Chesapeake, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Chesapeake), built 1968, S/N 421
- [N26400](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26400): [Firebird Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FIREBIRD%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Amelia Court House, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Amelia%20Court%20House), built 1968, S/N 400
- [N470BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N470BD): [Dierker Robert R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIERKER%20ROBERT%20R), [Chestertown, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Chestertown), built 1970, S/N 470
- [N5784S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5784S): [Wilkinson E B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILKINSON%20E%20B), [Eads, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Eads), built 1968, S/N 401
- [N5785S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5785S): [Wichita Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WICHITA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1968, S/N 402
- [N5791S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5791S): [Johnally Dean E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNALLY%20DEAN%20E), [Chesterfield, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Chesterfield), built 1968, S/N 403
- [N5793S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5793S): [Sullivan Michael P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SULLIVAN%20MICHAEL%20P), [Stateline, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Stateline), S/N 405
- [N7565](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7565): [Tidewater Soaring Society Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIDEWATER%20SOARING%20SOCIETY%20INC), [Windsor, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Windsor), built 1970, S/N 465
- [N7566](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7566): [Briscoe Robert Dale](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRISCOE%20ROBERT%20DALE), [Fort Stockton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Stockton), built 1969, S/N 466
- [N7577](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7577): [Naca 130 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NACA%20130%20LLC), [Cameron Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Cameron%20Park), built 1970, S/N 474
- [N7582](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7582): [Walker Richard A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALKER%20RICHARD%20A), [Merced, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Merced), built 1970, S/N 472
- [N7583](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7583): [Burnham Kenneth J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURNHAM%20KENNETH%20J), [Carr, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Carr), built 1970, S/N 475
- [N7587](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7587): [Rice Johnny D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICE%20JOHNNY%20D), [Rosharon, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Rosharon), built 1970, S/N 477
- [N7707S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7707S): [Hanley Stuart Anthony](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANLEY%20STUART%20ANTHONY), [Hollywood, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hollywood), S/N 407
- [N7710S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7710S): [Lloyd Clee E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LLOYD%20CLEE%20E), [Canby, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Canby), S/N 411
- [N7712S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7712S): [Las Vegas Valley Soaring Assoc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAS%20VEGAS%20VALLEY%20SOARING%20ASSOC), [Jean, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Jean), built 1968, S/N 412
- [N7713S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7713S): [Shenandoah Valley Soaring Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHENANDOAH%20VALLEY%20SOARING%20INC), [Nellysford, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Nellysford), built 1968, S/N 413
- [N7714S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7714S): [Sharp John W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHARP%20JOHN%20W), [Opelika, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Opelika), built 1968, S/N 414
- [N7716S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7716S): [Dittman William H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DITTMAN%20WILLIAM%20H), [Palmetto, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Palmetto), built 1968, S/N 416
- [N7717S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7717S): [Mcgovern Glenn C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCGOVERN%20GLENN%20C), [Metairie, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Metairie), built 1968, S/N 417
- [N7724S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7724S): [Hull Mahlon B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HULL%20MAHLON%20B), [Sedro Woolley, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Sedro%20Woolley), S/N 424
- [N7725S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7725S): [Elliott Donald E III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELLIOTT%20DONALD%20E%20III), [Lexington, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Lexington), built 1968, S/N 425
- [N7728S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7728S): [Auburg George Randell](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUBURG%20GEORGE%20RANDELL), [Midland, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Midland), built 1968, S/N 428
- [N7730S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7730S): [Fairbairn Jay A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAIRBAIRN%20JAY%20A), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 1968, S/N 430
- [N7732S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7732S): [Kendall Flying Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENDALL%20FLYING%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), built 1968, S/N 432
- [N7733S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7733S): [Orr Roger E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ORR%20ROGER%20E), [Prineville, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Prineville), built 1968, S/N 433
- [N7734S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7734S): [Superior Soaring LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUPERIOR%20SOARING%20LLC), [Scottsdale, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Scottsdale), built 1968, S/N 434
- [N7736S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7736S): [Heaberlin Henry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEABERLIN%20HENRY%20L), [Corbin, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Corbin), built 1968, S/N 436
- [N7738S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7738S): [North Florida Soaring Society Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20FLORIDA%20SOARING%20SOCIETY%20INC), [Jacksonville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jacksonville), built 1969, S/N 438
- [N7739S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7739S): [Memphis Soaring Society Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEMPHIS%20SOARING%20SOCIETY%20INC), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), built 1969, S/N 439
- [N7740S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7740S): [Campos Carlos A Puig](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAMPOS%20CARLOS%20A%20PUIG), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), S/N 440
- [N7741S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7741S): [Scrap Metal LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCRAP%20METAL%20LLC), [Mountainside, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Mountainside), built 1969, S/N 441
- [N7742S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7742S): [Fueston Vernon A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FUESTON%20VERNON%20A), [Montague, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Montague), built 1969, S/N 442
- [N7743S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7743S): [Dorman Richard E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DORMAN%20RICHARD%20E), [Mesa, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Mesa), built 1969, S/N 443
- [N7745S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7745S): [Treasure Coast Soaring Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TREASURE%20COAST%20SOARING%20CLUB), [Port Saint Lucie, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Saint%20Lucie), built 1969, S/N 445
- [N7748S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7748S): [Elliott Donald E III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELLIOTT%20DONALD%20E%20III), [Lexington, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Lexington), built 1969, S/N 448
- [N7750S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7750S): [Murray James P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURRAY%20JAMES%20P), [Virginia Beach, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Virginia%20Beach), built 1969, S/N 450
- [N7751S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7751S): [Bush Steve C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUSH%20STEVE%20C), [Cornelius, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Cornelius), built 1969, S/N 451
- [N7752S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7752S): [Person John C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERSON%20JOHN%20C), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1969, S/N 452
- [N7754S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7754S): [Hurni Robert L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HURNI%20ROBERT%20L), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 1969, S/N 454
- [N7755S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7755S): [Robinson David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBINSON%20DAVID%20L), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1969, S/N 455
- [N7786S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7786S): [Texas Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEXAS%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Midlothian, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Midlothian), built 1969, S/N 459
- [N7795S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7795S): [Swartz Raymond L Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWARTZ%20RAYMOND%20L%20JR), [Pasadena, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Pasadena), built 1969, S/N 460
- [N7798S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7798S): [Russell Larry B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSSELL%20LARRY%20B), [Union City, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Union%20City), built 1969, S/N 458

## NTSB investigations (32)

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 ERA22LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA365), Jul 4, 2022: Schweizer SGS 1-26D (N249AF), Windsor, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions, where lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.
- [NTSB LAX06LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA158), May 3, 2006: Schweizer SGS 1-26D (N7729S), Aguila, AZ, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a broken tow rope, a spiral, and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with…
- [NTSB LAX98LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA017), Oct 18, 1997: Schweizer 126-D (N7583), Peoria, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles during the landing approach.
- [NTSB SEA94LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA148), Jun 8, 1994: Schweizer SGS 1-26D (N7751S), North Plains, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: PROPER TOUCH DOWN POINT WAS NOT OBTAINED. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CANOPY NOT SECURED, AND INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION.
- [NTSB BFO92LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA130), Sep 7, 1992: Schweizer 1-26D (N7734S), Blairstown, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE SPOILERS WHICH RESULTED IN A LANDING OVERRUN. CONTRIBUTING WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT.
- [NTSB LAX91LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA155), Apr 2, 1991: Schweizer SGS1-26-D (N7562), Warner Springs, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: THAT THE PILOT USED POOR PLANNING/DECISION AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED. CONTRIBUTING TO HIS ACCIDENT WAS THE LOSS OF THERMAL LIFT AND LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.
- [NTSB LAX84LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA369), Jun 24, 1984: Schweizer SGS-126D (N7712S), Lucerne Valley, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX84LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA327), May 28, 1984: Schweizer SGS1-26D (N7710S), Lucerne Valley, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX84LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA276), Apr 30, 1984: Schweizer SGS 1-26D (N7562), Vacaville, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX84LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA092), Dec 3, 1983: Schweizer I-26D (N7740S), Black Canyon, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX84LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA061), Nov 13, 1983: Schweizer SGS 1-26D (N7796S), Lucerne Valley, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX82DA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA090), Mar 1, 1982: Schweizer SGS1-260 (N7740S), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DUK09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUK09), Sep 14, 1981: Schweizer 1-26 (N7754S), Sun City, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81FUG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUG33), Jun 28, 1981: Schweizer 1-26D (N7737S), Hemet, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX79DUK16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUK16), Sep 4, 1979: Schweizer SGS126 (N7797S), Casa Grande, AZ, destroyed
- [NTSB IAD79DID08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DID08), Jan 27, 1979: Schweizer SGS126 (N249AF), Windsor, VA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78DUJ41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUJ41), Apr 1, 1978: Schweizer 1-26D (N7754S), New River, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DPG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DPG12), Jan 2, 1978: Schweizer 1-26 (N7716S), Mena, AR, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77FUG62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUG62), Sep 17, 1977: Schweizer 1-26D (N7726S), Hemet, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77DVG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVG25), Apr 16, 1977: Schweizer SGS126 (N7709S), Vacaville, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYG55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYG55), Jun 5, 1976: Schweizer SGS126 (N7562), Waterville, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FPA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPA05), Aug 9, 1975: Schweizer SGS126 (N5792S), Caddo Mills, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUJ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUJ17), Jul 16, 1975: Schweizer SGS126 (N7754S), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75FUJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75FUJ03), Jul 1, 1974: Schweizer SGS126 (N7740S), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FCA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FCA03), Jun 24, 1974: Schweizer 1-26D (N7727S), Highland, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74DVA65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVA65), May 12, 1974: Schweizer SGS126 (N7753S), Del Piedra, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74DNC39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DNC39), Apr 20, 1974: Schweizer SG1-26 (N1109S), Hollis, NH, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX74DUG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUG28), Dec 8, 1973: Schweizer SGS126 (N7582), Llano, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73DVD18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVD18), Oct 8, 1972: Schweizer SGS126 (N7577), Freemont, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73DUG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73DUG11), Aug 12, 1972: Schweizer 1-26D (N7582), Adelanto, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72DUJ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DUJ12), Jul 10, 1971: Schweizer 1-26 (N7741S), Rillito, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70AL070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70AL070), May 3, 1970: Schweizer SGS126 (N7793S), Tehachapi, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (29)

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 20220704011709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220704011709A), Jul 4, 2022: Schweizer SGS 1-26D (N249AF), Windsor, VA, Substantial damage. Glider cross country flight encountered strong sink/downdraft and didn't make it back to the gliderport. Landed in low trees.
- [Accident 20060503009619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060503009619A), May 3, 2006: Scwzer SGS126D (N7729S), Aguila, AZ, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) Glider pitched up on tow. The tow rope broke. The glider started a turn, stalled, entered an incipient spin and the impacted the ground.
- [Incident 19990901031439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990901031439I), Sep 1, 1999: Scwzer SGS126D (N7745S), North Plains, OR. (-23) This office determined that dale l. archibald was the pilot in command and sole occupant of a SGS-1-26D glider that landed short of North Plains glider…
- [Accident 19971018031459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971018031459A), Oct 18, 1997: Scwzer SGS126D (N7583), Peoria, AZ, Substantial damage. (.4) On October 18, 1997, at 1205 hours mountain standard time, a schwiezer 126-D glider, N7583, collided with a bush on short final approach for landing at…
- [Accident 19940608047899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940608047899A), Jun 8, 1994: Scwzer SGS126D (N7751S), North Plains, OR, Substantial damage. Canopy opened on glider tow. Released. Overshot airstrip returning. Struck outhouse off end of runway.
- [Accident 19920907042529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920907042529A), Sep 7, 1992: Scwzer SGS126D (N7734S), Blairstown, NJ, Substantial damage. Released from auto tow too low tried to reverse course and land. Wing struck ground causing a cartwheel.
- [Accident 19910402008229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910402008229A), Apr 2, 1991: Scwzer SGS126D (N7562), Warner Springs, CA, Destroyed. Lost lift soaring near ridge line. Became too slow in a turn. Stalled and spun in.
- [Incident 19890318028432I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890318028432I), Mar 18, 1989: Scwzer SGS126D (N7723S), Hemet, CA, Minor damage. Right elevator tip damaged in a mid air collision with another sail plane while flying in formation. Landed safely.
- [Accident 19840624028469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840624028469A), Jun 24, 1984: Scwzer SGS126D (N7712S), Lucerne Valley, CA, Substantial damage. During winch tow takeoff, glider swerved into parked truck along side of runway.
- [Accident 19840528024139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840528024139A), May 28, 1984: Scwzer SGS126D (N7710S), Lucerne Valley, CA, Substantial damage. Glider stalled on final approach for downwind landing causing right wing to drop and sailplane to cartwheel.
- [Accident 19840429016639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840429016639A), Apr 29, 1984: Scwzer SGS126D (N7562), Vacaville, CA, Substantial damage. Student pilot lost lift on ridge and allowed glider to crash into fence during off field landing.
- [Accident 19831203059599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831203059599A), Dec 3, 1983: Scwzer SGS126D (N7740S), Black Canyon, AZ, Substantial damage. Tow pilot entered IMC and glider pilot released from tow. Glider crashed during emergency landing in rough terrain.
- [Accident 19831113057189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831113057189A), Nov 13, 1983: Scwzer SGS126D (N7796S), Lucerne, CA, Substantial damage. Auto tow changed direction caused glider to release at a low altitude. Pilot stall landed turning downwind.
- [Accident 19820228001229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820228001229A), Feb 28, 1982: Scwzer SGS126D (N7740S), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. Too close to parked tow plane. Wing tip struck aircraft's wheel. Towplane and glider did not become airborne.
- [Accident 19810914065539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810914065539A), Sep 14, 1981: Scwzer SGS126 (N7754S), Sun City, AZ, Substantial damage. Veered left of runway on landing roll. Glider ran into rocks on edge of runway.
- [Accident 19810628036429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810628036429A), Jun 28, 1981: Scwzer SGS126D (N7737S), Hemet, CA, Destroyed. Glider dived into ground at very steep angle. Witnesses stated that glider appeared to be under control at impact.
- [Accident 19790904024479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790904024479A), Sep 4, 1979: Scwzer SGS126D (N7797S), Casa Grande, AZ, Substantial damage. Pilot allowed aircraft to get too slow and crashed in rough terrain while making an off-airport landing.
- [Accident 19790127001689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790127001689A), Jan 27, 1979: Scwzer SGS126D (N249AF), Windsor, VA, Substantial damage. Pilot took glider off trailer and assembled it. Forgot to connect elevator controls. Took off without elevator ctl
- [Accident 19780401006959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780401006959A), Apr 1, 1978: Scwzer SGS126E (N7754S), New River, AZ, Substantial damage. Wind gusts to 20KTS.
- [Accident 19780102000059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780102000059A), Jan 2, 1978: Scwzer SGS126E (N7716S), Mena, AR, Substantial damage. Pilot failed to find lifting thermal.
- [Accident 19770917028699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770917028699A), Sep 17, 1977: Scwzer SGS126D (N7726S), Hemet, CA, Substantial damage. Single wheel.
- [Accident 19770416007989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770416007989A), Apr 16, 1977: Scwzer SGS126D (N7709S), Vacaville, CA, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19760605013799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760605013799A), Jun 5, 1976: Scwzer SGS126D (N7562), Waterville, WA, Substantial damage. Regional soaring championship comp. Pursued dust devil,bfor tfc pattern. Forgot psn of utility pole.
- [Accident 19750809029799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750809029799A), Aug 9, 1975: Scwzer SGS126D (N5792S), Caddo Mills, TX, Substantial damage. Wg hit grnd drg turn to final.
- [Accident 19750716023469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750716023469A), Jul 16, 1975: Scwzer SGS126D (N7754S), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. Lost cruising lift,had to lnd in desert.
- [Accident 19740701020969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740701020969A), Jul 1, 1974: Scwzer SGS126D (N7740S), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. Hit wing tip of unidentified glider parked 100 ft from rwy.
- [Accident 19740624019009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740624019009A), Jun 24, 1974: Scwzer SGS126E (N7727S), Highland, IL, Substantial damage. Turned on final,wing hit fence.
- [Accident 19740512010449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740512010449A), May 12, 1974: Scwzer SGS126D (N7753S), Del Piedra, CA, Substantial damage. Encntrd heavy sink rate on downwind. Immediately headed for rwy. Hit trees 300 yds short.
- [Accident 19740420009799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740420009799A), Apr 20, 1974: Scwzer SGS126D (N1109S), Hollis, NH, Destroyed. Encountered high sink rate. Hit house near pasture.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (4)

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 SG4WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG4WE): Ceconite 101 covering of complete aircraft. Cooper Engineering Corporation. Lists SGS 1-26 Series

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