# NTSB investigations: Schweizer SGS 1-26E NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 1 of 2 · 73 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA23LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA207.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Wake Forest, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2023 · N33873 · Substantial damage > 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.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Willimantic, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2021 · N2517H · Substantial damage > The failure of the student to achieve the proper touchdown point resulting in landing undershoot. - [NTSB GAA18CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA263.md): Schweizer SGS 1 26 · Springfield, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N17909 · Substantial damage > 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.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Bangor, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2017 · N17933 · Substantial damage > 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.md): Schweizer SGS 1 26E · Eighty Four, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N2997H · Substantial damage > 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 lack of total experience in make and model. - [NTSB MIA07CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA125.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Big Flats, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2007 · N2768H · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during approach resulting in collision with trees and the ground. - [NTSB LAX05LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA171.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Jean, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N633S · Substantial damage > 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 the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the… - [NTSB DFW05CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA004.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · El Paso, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2004 · N17911 · Substantial damage > 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.md): Schweizer SGS-126E · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N126CR · Substantial damage > 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.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · New Milford, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N33907 · Substantial damage > 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 for thermals, which resulted in an off airport landing. - [NTSB CHI97LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA271.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Zionsville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1997 · N600JP · Destroyed > 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 glider. - [NTSB ANC97TA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97TA074.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Fort Wainwright, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 17, 1997 · N2952H · Substantial damage > 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.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Benton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1997 · N33WP · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain altitude and clearance from the trees on a ridge line. - [NTSB IAD96LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA142.md): Schweizer SGS-1-26E · Elmira, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1996 · N1142S · Substantial damage > 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.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Marston Mills, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N603MX · Destroyed > 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, and an uncontrolled collision with the ground. - [NTSB FTW94LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA237.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Littlefield, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N33915 · Substantial damage > An inadvertent stall. Factors were low altitude and airspeed at the beginning of the downwind turn. - [NTSB MIA92LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA178.md): Schweizer 1-26E · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1992 · N1139S · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning resulting in an encounter with a windshift on final approach. - [NTSB NYC92LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA126.md): Schweizer 1-26E · Waynesboro, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1992 · N2781H · Substantial damage > 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 approach, and the gusty winds. - [NTSB LAX91LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA346.md): Schweizer SGS 126E · Sutcliffe, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1991 · N65932 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the glider. - [NTSB ATL90LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA125.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Montevallo, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N34431 · Substantial damage > 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 inadvertent stall and the aircraft collided with the terrain. - [NTSB BFO90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA052.md): Schweizer SGS-126E · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1990 · N2958H · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged his landing approach. - [NTSB NYC90LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA115.md): Schweizer 1-26E · Wallkill, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N126DB · Substantial damage > 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.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N65943 · Substantial damage > 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 rollout. Factors contributing to the accident were the… - [NTSB NYC89LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA152.md): Schweizer 1-26 · Elmira, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N2746H · Substantial damage > An inadvertent encounter with a downdraft. - [NTSB BFO89LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA037.md): Schweizer I-26E · Churchville, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N1124S · Destroyed > 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.md): Schweizer T-26E · Fremont, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1989 · N1134S · Substantial damage > 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.md): Schweizer SGS-1-26E · Elmira, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1988 · N3613B · Substantial damage > The 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. - [NTSB NYC86LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA118.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26 · Mt. Graylock, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1986 · N1140S · Substantial damage > The 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… - [NTSB SEA85LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA059.md): Schweizer SGS-126E · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1985 · N33883 · Destroyed > Student 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. - [NTSB FTW84LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA352.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1984 · N1129S · Destroyed > The 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… - [NTSB NYC84LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA265.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1984 · N2712H · Substantial damage > The 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… - [NTSB MIA84FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA181.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Williston, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1984 · N33916 · Substantial damage > The 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… - [NTSB FTW83LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA374.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26F · Caddo Mills, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1983 · N2693H · Substantial damage > The 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… - [NTSB NYC83LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA001.md): Schweizer SGS1-26 · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1982 · N2515H · Substantial damage > The student pilot reported that while he was landing the glider, he overshot. Subsequently, the glider collided with a signboard and pole. - [NTSB LAX82DUJ35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DUJ35.md): Schweizer SGS 1-126E · Near Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 17, 1982 · N65937 · Destroyed > The 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… - [NTSB FTW81FQA41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQA41.md): Schweizer 1-26 · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1981 · N2505H · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81DFJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81DFJ16.md): Schweizer 126E · Mayville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1981 · N1115S · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81DQD18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DQD18.md): Schweizer 1-26E · Dell City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 22, 1981 · N17932 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FA064.md): Schweizer I-26E · Chardon, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 19, 1980 · N2557H · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80DUG50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUG50.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Rabbit Dry Lk, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 9, 1980 · N17916 · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC80FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FA061.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 24, 1980 · N17905 · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA80DYE41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYE41.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Issaquah, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1980 · N65952 · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD80FKW06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FKW06.md): Schweizer 1-26E · Benton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 19, 1980 · N2994H · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC80DFJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80DFJ02.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Elmira, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 30, 1979 · N2508H · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FA069.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Rosamond, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1979 · N65930 · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX79DUJ95](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUJ95.md): Schweizer 1-26E · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1979 · N65937 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW79DRD46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DRD46.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Robert, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1979 · N17917 · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC79FHJ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FHJ18.md): Schweizer SG1-26 · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1979 · N2712H · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78DA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DA076.md): Schweizer SG126 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1978 · N65937 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI77FEE46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEE46.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Hinckley, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1977 · N2653H · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=8050124&page=2 ## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('8050124')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=8050124 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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