# FAA incident reports: Schweizer SGS 1-26E A list on [Schweizer SGS 1-26E](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26e.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 83 reports - [Accident 20230415004031A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230415004031A.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Zebulon, NC · Apr 15, 2023 · N33873 · 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 parked aircraft,[privacy data omitted]. [privacy data omitted] Was unoccupied. Student was injured… - [Accident 20210617007949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210617007949A.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Windham, CT · Jun 17, 2021 · N2517H · 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 landing along the north side of the route 6 east one quarter mile south of airport road. The pilot… - [Incident 20200509004709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200509004709I.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Byron, CA · May 9, 2020 · N65972 · 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 than tow aircraft. Glider then appears to pitch down briefly and then pitches to an even higher level… - [Accident 20180505004709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180505004709A.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · North Springfei, VT · May 5, 2018 · N17909 · 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 towplane at 2300 above grounr level(AGL).winds were 10 mph gusting to 18 with scattered clouds at 8000… - [Accident 20170311006739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170311006739A.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Bangor, PA · Mar 11, 2017 · N17933 · 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 site. He landed on private property and during the landingthe aircrafts wing struck a tree. - [Accident 20131019023779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131019023779A.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Eighty Four, PA · Oct 19, 2013 · N2997H · 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. [privacy data omitted] Stated that he applied full air brakes and tried to force the airplane down.… - [Incident 20090628009909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090628009909I.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Lehighton, PA · Jun 28, 2009 · N3613R · 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 grassy field and clipped two small bushes, damaging the left wing. - [Accident 20070721017189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070721017189A.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Elmira, NY · Jul 21, 2007 · N2768H · 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 aircraft contacted the tree ridge line about 1/4 mile from the runway. The student pilot stated that he… - [Incident 20060812029829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060812029829I.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Waynesville, OH · Aug 12, 2006 · N17908 · 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 airport, Ohio (2OH9), while on a local student solo flight. Visual meteorological conditions… - [Accident 20050514009169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050514009169A.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Jean, NV · May 14, 2005 · N633S · 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 terrain, causing substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot sustained serious injury to his back. - [Incident 20050213002789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050213002789I.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Blairstown, NJ · Feb 13, 2005 · N1118S · 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 lift and was forced to land in a hay field. There was minor damage to the leading edge of both wings,… - [Accident 20041008027359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041008027359A.md): Scwzer SGS126E · El Paso, TX · Oct 8, 2004 · N17911 · 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 near Horizon Airport, El Paso, TX, while on a pleasure flight. Visual meteorological conditions… - [Accident 20020827022229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020827022229A.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Ionia, MI · Aug 27, 2002 · N126CR · 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 runway 9 during landing. - [Accident 20010512010469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010512010469A.md): Scwzer SGS126E · New Milford, CT · May 12, 2001 · N33907 · 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 short of runway. On final approach at approximately one half mile from runway, pilot encountered… - [Accident 19970822023469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970822023469A.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Indianapolis, IN · Aug 22, 1997 · N600JP · 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 inc., impacted at a 70 degree inverted nose down angle during approach in a newly planted field, 1.5… - [Accident 19970517011069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970517011069A.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Fort Wainwright, AK · May 17, 1997 · N2952H · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Benton, TN · Mar 20, 1997 · N33WP · 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 a ridge line for about 40 minutes. As he turned back toward the valley and gliderport he encountered… - [Accident 19960901046609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960901046609A.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Elmira, NY · Sep 1, 1996 · N1142S · Substantial damage > (4) Pilot not familiar with new aircraft. Failed to realize characteristics of aircraft. - [Incident 19960706026869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960706026869I.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Durango, CO · Jul 6, 1996 · N33914 · 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 glider landed long and went off the end of the runway, hitting a fence. There was a "thunderstorm in… - [Accident 19960705016429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960705016429A.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Marston Mills, MA · Jul 5, 1996 · N603MX · 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, gary clarke, requesting me to investigate a glider accident at Cape Cod Airport, marstons Mills, MA.… - [Accident 19940716018529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940716018529A.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Littlefield, TX · Jul 16, 1994 · N33915 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Ridgeland, SC · Jul 27, 1992 · N1139S · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Waynesboro, VA · Jun 23, 1992 · N2781H · Substantial damage > Too low and slow on approach. Stalled and impacted 30 degree slope short of runway. - [Accident 19910803031589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910803031589A.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Sutcliffe, NV · Aug 3, 1991 · N65932 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Frankfort, MI · Jul 27, 1991 · N33914 · Minor damage > Student pilot stated he misjudged distance from airport and landed his glider in a field. - [Accident 19900602023599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900602023599A.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Montevallo, AL · Jun 2, 1990 · N34431 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Warrenton, VA · May 31, 1990 · N2958H · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Middletown, NY · May 28, 1990 · N126DB · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Lodge, IL · Apr 8, 1990 · N65934 · Minor damage > Upon release from tow glider veered left and wing hit fence post. Crosswinds were strong. - [Incident 19890907052219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890907052219I.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Pine City, NY · Sep 7, 1989 · N33915 · No damage > Right wing tip and undercarriage damaged while landing in a field. - [Accident 19890723025169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890723025169A.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Alabaster, AL · Jul 23, 1989 · N65943 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Elmira, NY · Jul 1, 1989 · N2746H · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Churchville, MD · May 28, 1989 · N1124S · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Fremont, CA · Apr 22, 1989 · N1134S · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Elmira, NY · Aug 21, 1988 · N3613B · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Mount Graylock, MA · May 4, 1986 · N1140S · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Reno, NV · Feb 17, 1985 · N33883 · Destroyed > Encountered downdraft attempting to regain altitude during thermal climb. Lost altitude,made emergency landing. - [Accident 19840819041259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840819041259A.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Mineral Wells, TX · Aug 19, 1984 · N1129S · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Plymouth, MA · Aug 5, 1984 · N2712H · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Williston, FL · Jun 9, 1984 · N33916 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126 · Caddo Mills, TX · Aug 14, 1983 · N2693H · Substantial damage > Pilot was attempting landing in glider when nearby thunderstorm caused severe turbulence causing crash. - [Accident 19821003050859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821003050859A.md): Scwzer SGS126 · Kutztown, PA · Oct 3, 1982 · N2515H · Substantial damage > Glider overshot runway during landing and hit signboard off end of runway. - [Incident 19820926054169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820926054169I.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Fremont, CA · Sep 26, 1982 · N1134S · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Tucson, AZ · Apr 17, 1982 · N65937 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Moriarty, NM · Aug 2, 1981 · N2505H · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Mayville, NY · Jun 7, 1981 · N1115S · Substantial damage > Stalled glider on short final approach. First flight in type. - [Accident 19810322022669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810322022669A.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Dell City, TX · Mar 22, 1981 · N17932 · Substantial damage > Lacked thermal lift to return to base. Wing struck cactus plant on landing. - [Accident 19800819038839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800819038839A.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Chardon, OH · Aug 19, 1980 · N2557H · Destroyed > Exceeded design load limits of glider while practicing acrobatics at an unsafe altitude. Unskill in manuever. - [Accident 19800809036169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800809036169A.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Lucerne, CA · Aug 9, 1980 · N17916 · 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.md): Scwzer SGS126E · Wurtsboro, NY · Jul 24, 1980 · N17905 · Destroyed > Glider was observed entering spin 300 feet above ground, then continuing spin until ground contact. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26e/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('8050124') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-sgs-1-26e/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.