Schweizer SGS 1-23
9 Schweizer SGS 1-23 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1949–1952.
- Registered today
- 9
- Years built
- 1949–1952
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Schweizer SGS 1-23 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Schweizer SGS 1-23
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 1
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schweizer SGS 1-23 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schweizer SGS 1-23 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jul 23, 1989Substantial damage · serious injuries · Eighty Four, PA
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Schweizer SGS 1-23 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1949 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2 | |
| 1952 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 4 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Schweizer SGS 1-23 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Schweizer SGS 1-23 airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Glider
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 58 mph
SGS 1-23 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N2704Z | — | Acworth, GA | May 29, 2008 |
| N91872 | 1949 | Montague, CA | Mar 28, 2023 |
| N91873 | — | Fairview, OR | Jan 8, 2025 |
| N91875 | — | Mountainair, NM | Nov 18, 2019 |
| N91877 | — | Bakersfield, CA | Apr 25, 2019 |
| N91878 | 1950 | Cincinnati, OH | Mar 12, 2021 |
| N91879 | 1950 | Wichita, KS | Jun 19, 2014 |
| N91882 | 1952 | Leonardtown, MD | Dec 5, 2003 |
| N91885 | 1949 | Leonardtown, MD | Jun 11, 2008 |