# NTSB investigations: Schweizer SGS 1-26D

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

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

- [NTSB ERA22LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA365.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26D · Windsor, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2022 · N249AF · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions, where lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.
- [NTSB LAX06LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA158.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26D · Aguila, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2006 · N7729S · Substantial damage
  > 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 the accident is the pilot's failure to correct the spiral.
- [NTSB LAX98LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA017.md): Schweizer 126-D · Peoria, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1997 · N7583 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles during the landing approach.
- [NTSB SEA94LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA148.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26D · North Plains, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1994 · N7751S · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Schweizer 1-26D · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1992 · N7734S · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Schweizer SGS1-26-D · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1991 · N7562 · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Schweizer SGS-126D · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1984 · N7712S · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB LAX84LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA327.md): Schweizer SGS1-26D · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1984 · N7710S · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB LAX84LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA276.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26D · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1984 · N7562 · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB LAX84LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA092.md): Schweizer I-26D · Black Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1983 · N7740S · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB LAX84LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA061.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26D · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1983 · N7796S · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB LAX82DA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA090.md): Schweizer SGS1-260 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 1, 1982 · N7740S · Substantial damage
  > During 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.
- [NTSB LAX81DUK09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUK09.md): Schweizer 1-26 · Sun City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1981 · N7754S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81FUG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUG33.md): Schweizer 1-26D · Hemet, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 28, 1981 · N7737S · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX79DUK16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUK16.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1979 · N7797S · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD79DID08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DID08.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Windsor, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 27, 1979 · N249AF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78DUJ41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUJ41.md): Schweizer 1-26D · New River, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 1, 1978 · N7754S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DPG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DPG12.md): Schweizer 1-26 · Mena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 2, 1978 · N7716S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77FUG62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUG62.md): Schweizer 1-26D · Hemet, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1977 · N7726S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77DVG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVG25.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1977 · N7709S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYG55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYG55.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Waterville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1976 · N7562 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FPA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPA05.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Caddo Mills, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1975 · N5792S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUJ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUJ17.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1975 · N7754S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75FUJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75FUJ03.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1974 · N7740S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FCA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FCA03.md): Schweizer 1-26D · Highland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1974 · N7727S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74DVA65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVA65.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Del Piedra, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 12, 1974 · N7753S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74DNC39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DNC39.md): Schweizer SG1-26 · Hollis, NH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1974 · N1109S · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX74DUG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUG28.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Llano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 8, 1973 · N7582 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73DVD18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVD18.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Freemont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 8, 1972 · N7577 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73DUG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73DUG11.md): Schweizer 1-26D · Adelanto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 12, 1972 · N7582 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72DUJ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DUJ12.md): Schweizer 1-26 · Rillito, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1971 · N7741S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70AL070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70AL070.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 3, 1970 · N7793S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed

## 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 ('8050122')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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