# Schweizer SGS 1-26E

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8050124
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHWEIZER
- Model: SGS 1-26E
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 57 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 1G10](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1G10) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: K & L Soaring LLC
- Registered aircraft: 131
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26e

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 (131, first 50)

- [N1102S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1102S): [Bacon Robert J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BACON%20ROBERT%20J), [Florence, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Florence), built 1971, S/N 502
- [N1104S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1104S): [Docherty Dennis G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOCHERTY%20DENNIS%20G), [Boxborough, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Boxborough), built 1971, S/N 504
- [N1105S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1105S): [Rasmussen Steven T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RASMUSSEN%20STEVEN%20T), [Papillion, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Papillion), built 1970, S/N 500
- [N1106S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1106S): [Brandywine Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRANDYWINE%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Hockessin, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Hockessin), built 1971, S/N 501
- [N1107S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1107S): [Sugarbush Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUGARBUSH%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Warren, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Warren), built 1971, S/N 507
- [N1115S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1115S): [Post Mills Soaring Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POST%20MILLS%20SOARING%20CLUB), [Norwich, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Norwich), S/N 505
- [N1118S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1118S): [Aero Club Albatross Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERO%20CLUB%20ALBATROSS%20INC), [Blairstown, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Blairstown), built 1971, S/N 508
- [N1120S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1120S): [Hoover Michael B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOOVER%20MICHAEL%20B), [Ridgeland, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Ridgeland), built 1971, S/N 510
- [N1134S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1134S): [Sky Sailing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20SAILING%20INC), [Warner Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Warner%20Springs), built 1971, S/N 514
- [N1135S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1135S): [Gluck Lewis](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLUCK%20LEWIS), [Wurtsboro, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Wurtsboro), built 1971, S/N 515
- [N1138S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1138S): [Loomiller Craig D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOOMILLER%20CRAIG%20D), [Disney, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Disney), built 1972, S/N 518
- [N1139S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1139S): [Fault Line Flyers Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAULT%20LINE%20FLYERS%20INC), [Leander, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Leander), built 1972, S/N 519
- [N113YZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N113YZ): [Nevada Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEVADA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), built 1973, S/N 555
- [N1141S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1141S): [Ring Susan E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RING%20SUSAN%20E), [Hahira, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Hahira), built 1972, S/N 521
- [N1142S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1142S): [Schweizer Leslie E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHWEIZER%20LESLIE%20E), [Cayuta, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Cayuta), built 1972, S/N 522
- [N1143S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1143S): [Nicholson Larry C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NICHOLSON%20LARRY%20C), [Calcutta, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Calcutta), built 1972, S/N 523
- [N126CP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126CP): [Hamilton Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMILTON%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Hamilton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Hamilton), built 1974, S/N 612
- [N126CR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126CR): [Mhr Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MHR%20LEASING%20LLC), [Hickory Corners, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Hickory%20Corners), S/N 649
- [N126DB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126DB): [Black-Nixon C Dianne](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACK-NIXON%20C%20DIANNE), [Wayne, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Wayne), built 1971, S/N 516
- [N126E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126E): [Wilkinson Ephriam B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILKINSON%20EPHRIAM%20B), [Eads, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Eads), built 1974, S/N 608
- [N126HD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126HD): [Mahony Thomas Charles](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAHONY%20THOMAS%20CHARLES), [Mcmurray, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Mcmurray), built 1974, S/N 597
- [N126MD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126MD): [Grand Lake Air Ventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAND%20LAKE%20AIR%20VENTURES%20LLC), [Celina, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Celina), built 1974, S/N 599
- [N126MH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126MH): [Sky Sailing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20SAILING%20INC), [Warner Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Warner%20Springs), built 1973, S/N 576
- [N126NK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126NK): S/N 675
- [N126RM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126RM): [Steinmetz Peter N Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEINMETZ%20PETER%20N%20TRUSTEE), [Tempe, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tempe), S/N 585
- [N126SF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126SF): [Grace Lance C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRACE%20LANCE%20C), [Alamogordo, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Alamogordo), built 1974, S/N 610
- [N126TD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126TD): [Oliver Thomas M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLIVER%20THOMAS%20M), [Littlefield, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Littlefield), built 1974, S/N 596
- [N126W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126W): [Wilkinson Ephriam B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILKINSON%20EPHRIAM%20B), [Eads, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Eads), S/N 524
- [N126WE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126WE): [Schwartz Ronald R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHWARTZ%20RONALD%20R), [Blairstown, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Blairstown), built 1978, S/N 680
- [N127RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127RC): [Flint River Soaring LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLINT%20RIVER%20SOARING%20LLC), [Bainbridge, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Bainbridge), built 1974, S/N 584
- [N13CY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13CY): [Briner Mark E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRINER%20MARK%20E), [Utica, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Utica), built 1978, S/N 677
- [N17905](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17905): [Johnson Gustar M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20GUSTAR%20M), [Newton, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Newton), built 1972, S/N 528
- [N17907](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17907): [Texas Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEXAS%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Midlothian, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Midlothian), built 1972, S/N 527
- [N17908](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17908): [Soaring Society Of Dayton](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOARING%20SOCIETY%20OF%20DAYTON), [Waynesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Waynesville), built 1973, S/N 548
- [N17909](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17909): [K&L Soaring LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/K%26L%20SOARING%20LLC), [Cayuta, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Cayuta), built 1972, S/N 529
- [N17911](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17911): [Simien Charles L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMIEN%20CHARLES%20L), [El Paso, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/El%20Paso), S/N 541
- [N17912](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17912): [Kinder Rebecca L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KINDER%20REBECCA%20L), [Centennial, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Centennial), built 1972, S/N 542
- [N17916](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17916): [Wheaton Duane Lee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHEATON%20DUANE%20LEE), [Tehachapi, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Tehachapi), built 1973, S/N 560
- [N17917](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17917): [Long Island Soaring Assn](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LONG%20ISLAND%20SOARING%20ASSN), [Yaphank, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Yaphank), built 1973, S/N 557
- [N17918](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17918): [Hood River Soaring](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOOD%20RIVER%20SOARING), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1973, S/N 558
- [N17923](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17923): [Blake Diane C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLAKE%20DIANE%20C), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando), built 1972, S/N 533
- [N17924](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17924): [Valley Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALLEY%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Middletown, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Middletown), built 1972, S/N 534
- [N17925](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17925): [Central California Soaring Associates Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20CALIFORNIA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATES%20INC), [Avenal, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Avenal), built 1972, S/N 535
- [N17926](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17926): [Pk Flyer LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PK%20FLYER%20LLC), [Lancaster, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lancaster), built 1973, S/N 559
- [N17927](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17927): [Schwemmer Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHWEMMER%20RICHARD), [La Quinta, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/La%20Quinta), S/N 561
- [N17932](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17932): [Oklahoma Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OKLAHOMA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Mustang, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Mustang), built 1973, S/N 562
- [N17933](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17933): [Jersey Ridge Soaring LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JERSEY%20RIDGE%20SOARING%20LLC), [Blairstown, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Blairstown), built 1973, S/N 563
- [N17934](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17934): [Arnold Jason A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARNOLD%20JASON%20A), [Benton, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Benton), built 1973, S/N 564
- [N17935](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17935): [Brenhaug Jeffrey O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRENHAUG%20JEFFREY%20O), [Hutchinson, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Hutchinson), built 1973, S/N 565
- [N17936](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17936): [Aliante LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALIANTE%20LLC), [Longmont, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Longmont), built 1973, S/N 566

All 131: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26e/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (73, newest 50)

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 ERA23LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA207), Apr 15, 2023: Schweizer SGS 1-26E (N33873), Wake Forest, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in an exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA21LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA276), Jun 17, 2021: Schweizer SGS 1-26E (N2517H), Willimantic, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the student to achieve the proper touchdown point resulting in landing undershoot.
- [NTSB GAA18CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA263), May 5, 2018: Schweizer SGS 1 26 (N17909), Springfield, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inability to maintain sufficient altitude after the glider encountered downdrafts during the approach, which resulted in the glider striking trees.
- [NTSB GAA17CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA196), Mar 11, 2017: Schweizer SGS126 (N17933), Bangor, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA031), Oct 19, 2013: Schweizer SGS 1 26E (N2997H), Eighty Four, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and glide path, which resulted in an overshoot, a hard landing, and a subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB MIA07CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA125), Jul 21, 2007: Schweizer SGS 1-26E (N2768H), Big Flats, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during approach resulting in collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB LAX05LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA171), May 14, 2005: Schweizer SGS 1-26E (N633S), Jean, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's in-flight decision to continue a flight with weak thermal lift activity, and his delayed recognition of a loss of altitude while attempting to find a thermal in which to soar. A factor in…
- [NTSB DFW05CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA004), Oct 8, 2004: Schweizer SGS 1-26E (N17911), El Paso, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during a local soaring flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA266), Aug 27, 2002: Schweizer SGS-126E (N126CR), Ionia, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the runway end identifier light (REIL). A factor to the accident was the REIL.
- [NTSB NYC01LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA121), May 12, 2001: Schweizer SGS 1-26E (N33907), New Milford, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: the student pilot's improper decision to fly northeast of the airport with winds from the southwest, and his subsequent diverted attention to the glider's proximity to the airport while he searched…
- [NTSB CHI97LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA271), Aug 22, 1997: Schweizer SGS 1-26E (N600JP), Zionsville, IN, destroyed. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of…
- [NTSB ANC97TA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97TA074), May 17, 1997: Schweizer SGS 1-26E (N2952H), Fort Wainwright, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate preflight and improper planning/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: an unlatched canopy, and unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB MIA97LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA101), Mar 20, 1997: Schweizer SGS 1-26E (N33WP), Benton, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain altitude and clearance from the trees on a ridge line.
- [NTSB IAD96LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA142), Sep 1, 1996: Schweizer SGS-1-26E (N1142S), Elmira, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed during the landing approach, resulting in a stall/spin and subsequent encounter with an embankment.
- [NTSB NYC96LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA140), Jul 5, 1996: Schweizer SGS 1-26E (N603MX), Marston Mills, MA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain control of the glider while being towed during takeoff, which resulted in a pitch oscillation, failure of the tow cable, loss of airspeed, an inadvertent stall/spin,…
- [NTSB FTW94LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA237), Jul 16, 1994: Schweizer SGS 1-26E (N33915), Littlefield, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS WERE LOW ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE DOWNWIND TURN.
- [NTSB MIA92LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA178), Jul 27, 1992: Schweizer 1-26E (N1139S), Ridgeland, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE INFLIGHT PLANNING RESULTING IN AN ENCOUNTER WITH A WINDSHIFT ON FINAL APPROACH.
- [NTSB NYC92LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA126), Jun 23, 1992: Schweizer 1-26E (N2781H), Waynesboro, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL WHILE ON APPROACH. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE, AN IMPROPERLY PLANNED…
- [NTSB LAX91LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA346), Aug 4, 1991: Schweizer SGS 126E (N65932), Sutcliffe, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT STALL OF THE GLIDER.
- [NTSB ATL90LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA125), Jun 2, 1990: Schweizer SGS 1-26E (N34431), Montevallo, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE INATTENTIVENESS OF THE GLIDER PILOT TO THE ABORTED TAKEOFF OF THE TOW PLANE, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS DELAYED ACTION IN ATTEMPTING TO EXECUTE A FORCED LANDING. THESE ACTIONS RESULTED IN AN…
- [NTSB BFO90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA052), May 31, 1990: Schweizer SGS-126E (N2958H), Warrenton, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS LANDING APPROACH.
- [NTSB NYC90LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA115), May 28, 1990: Schweizer 1-26E (N126DB), Wallkill, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILUE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S DIVERSION OF ATTENTION.
- [NTSB ATL89LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA184), Jul 23, 1989: Schweizer SGS 1-26E (N65943), Alabaster, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE GLIDER PILOT'S POOR EVALUATION OF AREA WEATHER CONDITIONS DURING THE FLIGHT, WHICH NECESSITATED AN OFF-AIRPORT PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AND LED TO A COLLISION WITH ROUGH TERRAIN DURING THE LANDING…
- [NTSB NYC89LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA152), Jul 1, 1989: Schweizer 1-26 (N2746H), Elmira, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: AN INADVERTENT ENCOUNTER WITH A DOWNDRAFT.
- [NTSB BFO89LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA037), May 28, 1989: Schweizer I-26E (N1124S), Churchville, MD, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE TURN FROM BASE TO FINAL APPROACH WHICH RESULTED IN THE WING CONTACTING THE GROUND AND THE GLIDER CARTWHEELING.
- [NTSB LAX89LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA167), Apr 22, 1989: Schweizer T-26E (N1134S), Fremont, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED IN AN EFFORT TO AVOID OBSTACLES DURING AN INADEQUATELY PLANNED APPROACH.
- [NTSB NYC88LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA227), Aug 21, 1988: Schweizer SGS-1-26E (N3613B), Elmira, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC86LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA118), May 4, 1986: Schweizer SGS 1-26 (N1140S), Mt. Graylock, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA85LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA059), Feb 17, 1985: Schweizer SGS-126E (N33883), Reno, NV, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW84LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA352), Aug 19, 1984: Schweizer SGS 1-26E (N1129S), Mineral Wells, TX, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC84LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA265), Aug 5, 1984: Schweizer SGS 1-26E (N2712H), Plymouth, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA84FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA181), Jun 9, 1984: Schweizer SGS 1-26E (N33916), Williston, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW83LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA374), Aug 14, 1983: Schweizer SGS 1-26F (N2693H), Caddo Mills, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC83LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA001), Oct 3, 1982: Schweizer SGS1-26 (N2515H), Kutztown, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX82DUJ35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DUJ35), Apr 17, 1982: Schweizer SGS 1-126E (N65937), Near Tucson, AZ, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81FQA41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQA41), Aug 2, 1981: Schweizer 1-26 (N2505H), Moriarty, NM, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81DFJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81DFJ16), Jun 7, 1981: Schweizer 126E (N1115S), Mayville, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81DQD18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DQD18), Mar 22, 1981: Schweizer 1-26E (N17932), Dell City, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FA064), Aug 19, 1980: Schweizer I-26E (N2557H), Chardon, OH, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB LAX80DUG50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUG50), Aug 9, 1980: Schweizer SGS126 (N17916), Rabbit Dry Lk, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FA061), Jul 24, 1980: Schweizer SGS126 (N17905), Wurtsboro, NY, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB SEA80DYE41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYE41), Jun 19, 1980: Schweizer SGS126 (N65952), Issaquah, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD80FKW06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FKW06), Jan 19, 1980: Schweizer 1-26E (N2994H), Benton, TN, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80DFJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DFJ02), Dec 30, 1979: Schweizer SGS126 (N2508H), Elmira, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FA069), Aug 19, 1979: Schweizer SGS126 (N65930), Rosamond, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX79DUJ95](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUJ95), Jul 11, 1979: Schweizer 1-26E (N65937), Tucson, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DRD46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DRD46), Jul 1, 1979: Schweizer SGS126 (N17917), Robert, LA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FHJ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FHJ18), Jun 14, 1979: Schweizer SG1-26 (N2712H), Shirley, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78DA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DA076), Aug 16, 1978: Schweizer SG126 (N65937), Tucson, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEE46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEE46), Aug 22, 1977: Schweizer SGS126 (N2653H), Hinckley, IL, substantial damage

All 73: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26e/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (83, newest 50)

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 20230415004031A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230415004031A), Apr 15, 2023: Schweizer SGS 1-26E (N33873), Zebulon, NC, Substantial damage. On 04/15/2023 student pilot on a solo flight crashed while attempting to land on runway 22 at 7NC5, Crooked Creek Airport bunn, NC. The glider struck another…
- [Accident 20210617007949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210617007949A), Jun 17, 2021: Schweizer SGS 1-26E (N2517H), Windham, CT, Substantial damage. At approximately 1132 hours while landing on RW-36 at Windham Airport a glider (N2517H), piloted by student pilot [privacy data omitted] made an emergency…
- [Incident 20200509004709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200509004709I), May 9, 2020: Schweizer SGS 1-26E (N65972), Byron, CA, No damage. Video shows aircraft N4116Y taking off in tow with glider aircraft N65972 attached via tow rope. Shortly after take off it appears the glider nose up higher…
- [Accident 20180505004709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180505004709A), May 5, 2018: Schweizer SGS 1-26E (N17909), North Springfei, VT, Substantial damage. The flight was launched about 12:30 on Saturday,may 5,2018 from runway 29 Hartness northfeild Vermont airport (kvsf),with the glider being released from the…
- [Accident 20170311006739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170311006739A), Mar 11, 2017: Schweizer SGS 1-26E (N17933), Bangor, PA, Substantial damage. The pilot was concerned that he was not going to be able to generate enough lift to cross over a ridge. He then began to find a suitable off airport landing…
- [Accident 20131019023779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131019023779A), Oct 19, 2013: Schweizer SGS 1-26E (N2997H), Eighty Four, PA, Substantial damage. During the landing phase, [privacy data omitted], who is a glider student pilot was operating N2997H, stated that he was coming in too fast and was too high.…
- [Incident 20090628009909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090628009909I), Jun 28, 2009: Scwzer SGS126E (N3613R), Lehighton, PA, Minor damage. (-23) The student was solo, performing practice flights over the ridge. He lost thermals and was trying to make it back to the airport but landed short in a…
- [Accident 20070721017189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070721017189A), Jul 21, 2007: Scwzer SGS126E (N2768H), Elmira, NY, Destroyed. (-23) On July 21, 2007 at approximately 1600 local time a Schweizer aircraft model 1-26E glider landed short of runway 34 at 4NY8 (Harris Hill, NY). The…
- [Incident 20060812029829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060812029829I), Aug 12, 2006: Scwzer SGS126E (N17908), Waynesville, OH, Minor damage. (-23) On August 12, 2006, at 1500 EDT, a Schweizer sgs 1-26E glider, N17908, registered to soaring society of dayton, inc., made a hard landing at Caesar Creek…
- [Accident 20050514009169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050514009169A), May 14, 2005: Scwzer SGS126E (N633S), Jean, NV, Substantial damage. (-23) The aircraft operated beyond gliding distance range about 6-miles west of Jean Airport (0L7) and made an emergency/hard landing on rocky and uneven…
- [Incident 20050213002789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050213002789I), Feb 13, 2005: Scwzer SGS126E (N1118S), Blairstown, NJ, Minor damage. (-23) According to the pilot, while gliding approximately 3 miles north of the Blairstown airport, he was caught in a "sink" also known as a down draft, lost…
- [Accident 20041008027359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041008027359A), Oct 8, 2004: Scwzer SGS126E (N17911), El Paso, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On October 8, 2004 at 1500 MDT, a schweitzer sgs 1-26E registered to green harold e, [privacy data omitted] collided with a tree on landing off airport…
- [Accident 20020827022229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020827022229A), Aug 27, 2002: Scwzer SGS126E (N126CR), Ionia, MI, Substantial damage. (-23) Trying to avoid other glider aircraft and personnel near the sod runway 9, the left wing struck the REIL at the thresholdof the parallel hard surface…
- [Accident 20010512010469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010512010469A), May 12, 2001: Scwzer SGS126E (N33907), New Milford, CT, Substantial damage. (-23)Pilot released from tow at 3000' AGL, maneuvered downwind and lost altitude and lift. Pilot could not reach runway for landing, landed in trees 100 yards…
- [Accident 19970822023469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970822023469A), Aug 22, 1997: Scwzer SGS126E (N600JP), Indianapolis, IN, Destroyed. Glider stalled at low altitude and crashed. (-23) on August 22, 1997, at 1330EST, a Schweizer SGS-1-26E, N600JP, registered to central Indiana soaring society…
- [Accident 19970517011069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970517011069A), May 17, 1997: Scwzer SGS126E (N2952H), Fort Wainwright, AK, Substantial damage. Canopy opened on glider tow. Released tow. Damaged landing off airport. Glider will fly sans canopy but high drag.
- [Accident 19970320010209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970320010209A), Mar 20, 1997: Scwzer SGS126E (N33WP), Benton, TN, Substantial damage. Thermaling over ridge. Began return to airport got downdraft. Wing hit tree. Descended into trees. (-23) the pilot had been making passes back and forth along…
- [Accident 19960901046609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960901046609A), Sep 1, 1996: Scwzer SGS126E (N1142S), Elmira, NY, Substantial damage. (4) Pilot not familiar with new aircraft. Failed to realize characteristics of aircraft.
- [Incident 19960706026869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960706026869I), Jul 6, 1996: Scwzer SGS126E (N33914), Durango, CO, Minor damage. Narrative: on July 6, 1996, at 1235 MDT, a schweitzer 1-26E glider, owned by Mr. Segura, sustained minor damage to the canopy and wing leading edges, when the…
- [Accident 19960705016429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960705016429A), Jul 5, 1996: Scwzer SGS126E (N603MX), Marston Mills, MA, Destroyed. Tow rope broke on takeoff, glider stalled, spun in, struck ground. (-23) at approximately 1400EDT, 07/05/96, I received a telephone call from my supervisor,…
- [Accident 19940716018529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940716018529A), Jul 16, 1994: Scwzer SGS126E (N33915), Littlefield, TX, Substantial damage. During glider competition. Crossed fence finish marker low. Began left turn for landing. Nosed into ground.
- [Accident 19920727039169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920727039169A), Jul 27, 1992: Scwzer SGS126E (N1139S), Ridgeland, SC, Substantial damage. Crash landed off airport due to windshift on final from approaching thunderstrom. Overshot runway due to tailwind.
- [Accident 19920623056909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920623056909A), Jun 23, 1992: Scwzer SGS126E (N2781H), Waynesboro, VA, Substantial damage. Too low and slow on approach. Stalled and impacted 30 degree slope short of runway.
- [Accident 19910803031589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910803031589A), Aug 3, 1991: Scwzer SGS126E (N65932), Sutcliffe, NV, Substantial damage. Ran out of thermals. Tried to land on road. Overshot and stalled attempting realign with road.
- [Incident 19910727041669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910727041669I), Jul 27, 1991: Scwzer SGS126E (N33914), Frankfort, MI, Minor damage. Student pilot stated he misjudged distance from airport and landed his glider in a field.
- [Accident 19900602023599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900602023599A), Jun 2, 1990: Scwzer SGS126E (N34431), Montevallo, AL, Substantial damage. Tow plane aborted takeoff run for unknown reason. Glider too high for runway stalled trying to land in a lake.
- [Accident 19900531018219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900531018219A), May 31, 1990: Scwzer SGS126E (N2958H), Warrenton, VA, Substantial damage. On base too low to make runway. Left wing hit tree top. Glider fell to ground. Had 36 hrs in type.
- [Accident 19900528017489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900528017489A), May 28, 1990: Scwzer SGS126E (N126DB), Middletown, NY, Substantial damage. Stalled and spun in turning base to land. Pilot reported had too many things on his mind.
- [Incident 19900408014279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900408014279I), Apr 8, 1990: Scwzer SGS126E (N65934), Lodge, IL, Minor damage. Upon release from tow glider veered left and wing hit fence post. Crosswinds were strong.
- [Incident 19890907052219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890907052219I), Sep 7, 1989: Scwzer SGS126E (N33915), Pine City, NY, No damage. Right wing tip and undercarriage damaged while landing in a field.
- [Accident 19890723025169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890723025169A), Jul 23, 1989: Scwzer SGS126E (N65943), Alabaster, AL, Substantial damage. Crash landed in rough terrain on a precautionary off airport landing due to thunderstorms moving over airport.
- [Accident 19890701018899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890701018899A), Jul 1, 1989: Scwzer SGS126E (N2746H), Elmira, NY, Destroyed. Ran out of lift in downdraft struck a siren pole trying to land in a open field.
- [Accident 19890528012899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890528012899A), May 28, 1989: Scwzer SGS126E (N1124S), Churchville, MD, Destroyed. Student ran out of thermals. Unable airport. Tried land in field too short. Flipped avoid trees. Cartwheeled.
- [Accident 19890422009489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890422009489A), Apr 22, 1989: Scwzer SGS126E (N1134S), Fremont, CA, Substantial damage. Low on landing approach, pulled up and banked to avoid powerlines. Stalled and dived into the ground.
- [Accident 19880821034239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880821034239A), Aug 21, 1988: Scwzer SGS126E (N3613B), Elmira, NY, Substantial damage. Ran out of lift and stalled the glider trying to stretch glide into a field. Nose dived into the ground.
- [Accident 19860504018809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860504018809A), May 4, 1986: Scwzer SGS126E (N1140S), Mount Graylock, MA, Substantial damage. The glider hit trees and ground during training maneuvers. The student lost aircraft control while ridge running.
- [Accident 19850217003289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850217003289A), Feb 17, 1985: Scwzer SGS126E (N33883), Reno, NV, Destroyed. Encountered downdraft attempting to regain altitude during thermal climb. Lost altitude,made emergency landing.
- [Accident 19840819041259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840819041259A), Aug 19, 1984: Scwzer SGS126E (N1129S), Mineral Wells, TX, Destroyed. Truck towing glider slowed due to traffic on final. Late release of tow line and glider spun to the ground.
- [Accident 19840805038449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840805038449A), Aug 5, 1984: Scwzer SGS126E (N2712H), Plymouth, MA, Substantial damage. With no lift available pilot elected to land out. Wingtip struck tree branch and glider spun to ground.
- [Accident 19840609023199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840609023199A), Jun 9, 1984: Scwzer SGS126E (N33916), Williston, FL, Substantial damage. Overshot runway alignment turning final. Stalled in a steep turn trying to correct flight path and entered spin.
- [Accident 19830814040479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830814040479A), Aug 14, 1983: Scwzer SGS126 (N2693H), Caddo Mills, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot was attempting landing in glider when nearby thunderstorm caused severe turbulence causing crash.
- [Accident 19821003050859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821003050859A), Oct 3, 1982: Scwzer SGS126 (N2515H), Kutztown, PA, Substantial damage. Glider overshot runway during landing and hit signboard off end of runway.
- [Incident 19820926054169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820926054169I), Sep 26, 1982: Scwzer SGS126E (N1134S), Fremont, CA, Minor damage. Glider student became too low to return to airport. Changed landing area then landed in a canal.
- [Accident 19820417010069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820417010069A), Apr 17, 1982: Scwzer SGS126E (N65937), Tucson, AZ, Destroyed. Lost lift then stalled and went into a spin trying to land in desert. Partial recovery prior impact. Gusty wind.
- [Accident 19810802049269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810802049269A), Aug 2, 1981: Scwzer SGS126E (N2505H), Moriarty, NM, Substantial damage. Too low on final, glider's wing hooked a fence post, pivoted around same until ground impact.
- [Accident 19810607039029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810607039029A), Jun 7, 1981: Scwzer SGS126E (N1115S), Mayville, NY, Substantial damage. Stalled glider on short final approach. First flight in type.
- [Accident 19810322022669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810322022669A), Mar 22, 1981: Scwzer SGS126E (N17932), Dell City, TX, Substantial damage. Lacked thermal lift to return to base. Wing struck cactus plant on landing.
- [Accident 19800819038839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800819038839A), Aug 19, 1980: Scwzer SGS126E (N2557H), Chardon, OH, Destroyed. Exceeded design load limits of glider while practicing acrobatics at an unsafe altitude. Unskill in manuever.
- [Accident 19800809036169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800809036169A), Aug 9, 1980: Scwzer SGS126E (N17916), Lucerne, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot was making an ato tow. Auto was slow to accellerate. Pilot release from the auto, lost airspeed.
- [Accident 19800724090469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800724090469A), Jul 24, 1980: Scwzer SGS126E (N17905), Wurtsboro, NY, Destroyed. Glider was observed entering spin 300 feet above ground, then continuing spin until ground contact.

All 83: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26e/incidents.md

## 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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