Schweizer SGS 1-26D

NTSB investigations · 32

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NTSB ERA22LA365Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26D · Windsor, VAThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions, where lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.Jul 4, 2022 · N249AF · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06LA158Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26D · Aguila, AZThe 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 the accident is the pilot's failure to correct the spiral.May 3, 2006 · N7729S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 126-D · Peoria, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles during the landing approach.Oct 18, 1997 · N7583 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26D · North Plains, ORProper touch down point was not obtained. Factors to the accident were: canopy not secured, and inadequate preflight planning/preparation.Jun 8, 1994 · N7751S · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 1-26D · Blairstown, NJThe pilot's failure to use spoilers which resulted in a landing overrun. Contributing was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.Sep 7, 1992 · N7734S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA155Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS1-26-D · Warner Springs, CAThat 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.Apr 2, 1991 · N7562 · DestroyedNTSB LAX84LA369Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-126D · Lucerne Valley, CAThe student plt reported that during a winch launch with a left x-wind, the wind lifted the left wing & the right wing contacted the ground. The glider then veered to the right & the right wing hit a wind sock & a vehicle. He reported that a wind-shift had…Jun 24, 1984 · N7712S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA327Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS1-26D · Lucerne Valley, CAThe plt reported that his glider was the 3rd to launch (using an auto tow) on a distance completion flt. He released the tow cable at about 900 ft & began searching for lift. No lift was found. After a short time, he attempted to return to the departure…May 28, 1984 · N7710S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26D · Vacaville, CAThe student, glider plt stated that he encountered a loss of lift while on the downwind side of a hill. Subsequently, he selected a field for an off-arpt landing. On final apch, the plt noticed a fence in the middle of the field & was unable to avoid it. He…Apr 30, 1984 · N7562 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer I-26D · Black Canyon, AZThe glider collided with a tree during a forced landing. The glider was being towed on a ferry x-country when they overflew an undercast. The tow plane started descent to penetrate the clouds expecting the glider to maintain tow and contact on the 200 ft…Dec 3, 1983 · N7740S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26D · Lucerne Valley, CAThe student plt was on his 1st solo launch using an auto tow & a nose hook. During the launch, the glider became airborne at about 42 mph. Thereafter, the student climbed successfully to an estimated alt of aprx 200 ft. at about that time, the student's…Nov 13, 1983 · N7796S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82DA090Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer SGS1-260 · Phoenix, AZDuring the takeoff roll the glider's right wing collided with the left tire of a parked aircraft. The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented by pulling the glider out farther.Mar 1, 1982 · N7740S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX81DUK09Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer 1-26 · Sun City, AZSep 14, 1981 · N7754S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX81FUG33Accident · 1 fatalClosedSchweizer 1-26D · Hemet, CAJun 28, 1981 · N7737S · DestroyedNTSB LAX79DUK16Accident · Minor injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Casa Grande, AZSep 4, 1979 · N7797S · DestroyedNTSB IAD79DID08Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Windsor, VAJan 27, 1979 · N249AF · Substantial damageNTSB LAX78DUJ41Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer 1-26D · New River, AZApr 1, 1978 · N7754S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW78DPG12Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer 1-26 · Mena, ARJan 2, 1978 · N7716S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX77FUG62Accident · Serious injuriesClosedSchweizer 1-26D · Hemet, CASep 17, 1977 · N7726S · Substantial damageNTSB OAK77DVG25Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Vacaville, CAApr 16, 1977 · N7709S · Substantial damageNTSB SEA76DYG55Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Waterville, WAJun 5, 1976 · N7562 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW76FPA05Accident · Serious injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Caddo Mills, TXAug 9, 1975 · N5792S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX76DUJ17Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Phoenix, AZJul 16, 1975 · N7754S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX75FUJ03Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Phoenix, AZJul 1, 1974 · N7740S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI74FCA03Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer 1-26D · Highland, ILJun 24, 1974 · N7727S · Substantial damageNTSB OAK74DVA65Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Del Piedra, CAMay 12, 1974 · N7753S · Substantial damageNTSB NYC74DNC39Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SG1-26 · Hollis, NHApr 20, 1974 · N1109S · DestroyedNTSB LAX74DUG28Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Llano, CADec 8, 1973 · N7582 · Substantial damageNTSB OAK73DVD18Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Freemont, CAOct 8, 1972 · N7577 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX73DUG11Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer 1-26D · Adelanto, CAAug 12, 1972 · N7582 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX72DUJ12Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer 1-26 · Rillito, AZJul 10, 1971 · N7741S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX70AL070Accident · 2 fatalClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Tehachapi, CAMay 3, 1970 · N7793S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
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