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Schweizer SGS 1-26E

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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 ('8050124') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "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
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  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('8050124')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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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 ('8050124')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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NTSB ERA23LA207Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · Wake Forest, NCThe 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.Apr 15, 2023 · N33873 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA21LA276Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · Willimantic, CTThe failure of the student to achieve the proper touchdown point resulting in landing undershoot.Jun 17, 2021 · N2517H · Substantial damage NTSB GAA18CA263Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1 26 · Springfield, VTThe pilot’s inability to maintain sufficient altitude after the glider encountered downdrafts during the approach, which resulted in the glider striking trees.May 5, 2018 · N17909 · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS126 · Bangor, PAThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing.Mar 11, 2017 · N17933 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA14CA031Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1 26E · Eighty Four, PAThe 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 lack of total experience in make and model.Oct 19, 2013 · N2997H · Substantial damage NTSB MIA07CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · Big Flats, NYThe pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during approach resulting in collision with trees and the ground.Jul 21, 2007 · N2768H · Substantial damage NTSB LAX05LA171Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · Jean, NVthe 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 the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the…May 14, 2005 · N633S · Substantial damage NTSB DFW05CA004Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · El Paso, TXThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during a local soaring flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.Oct 8, 2004 · N17911 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI02LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-126E · Ionia, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the runway end identifier light (REIL). A factor to the accident was the REIL.Aug 27, 2002 · N126CR · Substantial damage NTSB NYC01LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · New Milford, CTthe 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 for thermals, which resulted in an off airport landing.May 12, 2001 · N33907 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI97LA271Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · Zionsville, INfailure 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 glider.Aug 22, 1997 · N600JP · Destroyed NTSB ANC97TA074Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · Fort Wainwright, AKthe pilot's inadequate preflight and improper planning/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: an unlatched canopy, and unsuitable terrain for landing.May 17, 1997 · N2952H · Substantial damage NTSB MIA97LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · Benton, TNThe failure of the pilot to maintain altitude and clearance from the trees on a ridge line.Mar 20, 1997 · N33WP · Substantial damage NTSB IAD96LA142Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-1-26E · Elmira, NYthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed during the landing approach, resulting in a stall/spin and subsequent encounter with an embankment.Sep 1, 1996 · N1142S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC96LA140Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · Marston Mills, MAfailure 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, and an uncontrolled collision with the ground.Jul 5, 1996 · N603MX · Destroyed NTSB FTW94LA237Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · Littlefield, TXAn inadvertent stall. Factors were low altitude and airspeed at the beginning of the downwind turn.Jul 16, 1994 · N33915 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA92LA178Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 1-26E · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning resulting in an encounter with a windshift on final approach.Jul 27, 1992 · N1139S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC92LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 1-26E · Waynesboro, VAThe 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 approach, and the gusty winds.Jun 23, 1992 · N2781H · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91LA346Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 126E · Sutcliffe, NVThe pilot's inadvertent stall of the glider.Aug 4, 1991 · N65932 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL90LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · Montevallo, ALThe 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 inadvertent stall and the aircraft collided with the terrain.Jun 2, 1990 · N34431 · Substantial damage NTSB BFO90LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-126E · Warrenton, VAThe pilot misjudged his landing approach.May 31, 1990 · N2958H · Substantial damage NTSB NYC90LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 1-26E · Wallkill, NYThe pilot's failue to maintain flying speed which resulted in a stall. A factor was the pilot's diversion of attention.May 28, 1990 · N126DB · Substantial damage NTSB ATL89LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · Alabaster, ALThe 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 rollout. Factors contributing to the accident were the…Jul 23, 1989 · N65943 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC89LA152Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 1-26 · Elmira, NYAn inadvertent encounter with a downdraft.Jul 1, 1989 · N2746H · Substantial damage NTSB BFO89LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer I-26E · Churchville, MDThe 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.May 28, 1989 · N1124S · Destroyed NTSB LAX89LA167Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer T-26E · Fremont, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed in an effort to avoid obstacles during an inadequately planned approach.Apr 22, 1989 · N1134S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC88LA227Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-1-26E · Elmira, NYThe plt reported to the local police that he was having trouble getting lift and was attempting an off airport landing when the acft stalled at low alt and crashed. The pilot did not file an accident report.Aug 21, 1988 · N3613B · Substantial damage NTSB NYC86LA118Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26 · Mt. Graylock, MAThe pilot was practicing simulated cross country passes on a ridge at an altitude of 150 ft AGL on the windward side of a ridge in a Schweizer sgs 1-26 sailplane. The pilot encountered a roll condition from which he lost control, was unable to recover and…May 4, 1986 · N1140S · Substantial damage NTSB SEA85LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-126E · Reno, NVStudent glider pilot was ridge flying in thermals then lift dropped off. The acft turned downwind, away from rising terrain and the plt made an emergency off arpt landing.Feb 17, 1985 · N33883 · Destroyed NTSB FTW84LA352Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · Mineral Wells, TXThe glider was destroyed during ground contact after stalling at aprx 250 ft AGL. The plt reported that conflicting traffic resulted in an acceleration of the tow truck and a premature release of the towed acft. After the release the ascending acft stalled…Aug 19, 1984 · N1129S · Destroyed NTSB NYC84LA265Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · Plymouth, MAThe plt stated that when he released his glider at 2500 feet, soaring conditions were good. Conditions deteriorated which resulted in no lift and altitude was insufficient to safely return to the departure airport. The pilot attempted to land off the airport…Aug 5, 1984 · N2712H · Substantial damage NTSB MIA84FA181Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · Williston, FLThe acft was observed to enter a left base leg for rwy 4. The plt continued to fly the base leg heading & flew thru the final apch leg. The acft then entered a right bank, & after 180 deg of turn, it stalled & went into a right spin at an estimated 600 to 800…Jun 9, 1984 · N33916 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA374Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26F · Caddo Mills, TXThe student plt saw a small thunderstorm moving toward the arpt, so he returned to land before it arrived. He stated he was 2 to 3 min too late. While in the traffic pattern, he encountered turbulence, downdrafts & winds reportedly gusting to 30 KTS. As the…Aug 14, 1983 · N2693H · Substantial damage NTSB NYC83LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS1-26 · Kutztown, PAThe student pilot reported that while he was landing the glider, he overshot. Subsequently, the glider collided with a signboard and pole.Oct 3, 1982 · N2515H · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82DUJ35Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-126E · Near Tucson, AZThe pilot was on a triangular round-robin course. On the third leg of the flight, he encounter unfavorable lift conditions and elected to land on a dirt road. He started a 270 deg turn to final approach. Reportedly, a strong, turbulent, wind shear condition…Apr 17, 1982 · N65937 · Destroyed NTSB FTW81FQA41Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer 1-26 · Moriarty, NMAug 2, 1981 · N2505H · Substantial damage NTSB NYC81DFJ16Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer 126E · Mayville, NYJun 7, 1981 · N1115S · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81DQD18Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer 1-26E · Dell City, TXMar 22, 1981 · N17932 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI80FA064Accident · 1 fatalClosedSchweizer I-26E · Chardon, OHAug 19, 1980 · N2557H · Destroyed NTSB LAX80DUG50Accident · Serious injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Rabbit Dry Lk, CAAug 9, 1980 · N17916 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC80FA061Accident · 1 fatalClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Wurtsboro, NYJul 24, 1980 · N17905 · Destroyed NTSB SEA80DYE41Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Issaquah, WAJun 19, 1980 · N65952 · Substantial damage NTSB IAD80FKW06Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer 1-26E · Benton, TNJan 19, 1980 · N2994H · Substantial damage NTSB NYC80DFJ02Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Elmira, NYDec 30, 1979 · N2508H · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79FA069Accident · Serious injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Rosamond, CAAug 19, 1979 · N65930 · Destroyed NTSB LAX79DUJ95Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer 1-26E · Tucson, AZJul 11, 1979 · N65937 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79DRD46Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Robert, LAJul 1, 1979 · N17917 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC79FHJ18Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SG1-26 · Shirley, NYJun 14, 1979 · N2712H · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78DA076Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SG126 · Tucson, AZAug 16, 1978 · N65937 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI77FEE46Accident · Minor injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS126 · Hinckley, ILAug 22, 1977 · N2653H · Substantial damage

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