Schweizer SGS 1-26A
64 Schweizer SGS 1-26A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1951–1969. Most are registered in PA, CA and FL.
- Registered today
- 64
- Years built
- 1951–1969
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Schweizer SGS 1-26A 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 1-26A
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 6
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 5
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schweizer SGS 1-26A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schweizer SGS 1-26A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jul 14, 2009Substantial damage · none injuries · Lake Riverside, CAN2701Z
- May 19, 2007Substantial damage · none injuries · Lake Elsinore, CAN2707Z
- Jul 1, 1988Destroyed · fatal injuries · Montague, CA
- Mar 19, 1988Substantial damage · none injuries · Phelan, CAN3829A
- Apr 12, 1986Substantial damage · none injuries · Waynesville, OHN2760R
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Schweizer SGS 1-26A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1951 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 1 | |
| 1955 | 6 | |
| 1956 | 8 | |
| 1957 | 1 | |
| 1958 | 6 | |
| 1959 | 2 | |
| 1960 | 1 | |
| 1961 | 5 | |
| 1962 | 4 | |
| 1963 | 6 | |
| 1964 | 4 | |
| 1965 | 2 | |
| 1966 | 3 | |
| 1969 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 13 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Schweizer SGS 1-26A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 6 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schweizer SGS 1-26A 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 1-26A aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N10379 | 1961 | Murrieta, CA | Mar 29, 2010 |
| N126A | — | Chula Vista, CA | Aug 25, 2021 |
| N126ER | 1955 | Old Fort, NC | May 15, 2019 |
| N12W | 1964 | Citrus Springs, FL | Jul 10, 2017 |
| N2701Z | 1964 | Redlands, CA | Jun 12, 2025 |
| N2703Z | 1963 | Leander, TX | Nov 3, 2022 |
| N2706Z | 1964 | Hobbs, NM | Nov 13, 1975 |
| N2710Z | 1966 | Homer, LA | Aug 5, 2022 |
| N2722Z | 1965 | Albuquerque, NM | Apr 26, 2022 |
| N2754R | 1965 | Miami, FL | Sep 1, 2023 |
| N2760R | 1963 | Waynesville, OH | Jan 17, 1983 |
| N2763Z | — | Mustang, OK | Jun 2, 2021 |
| N2767R | 1964 | Blairstown, NJ | Aug 25, 2020 |
| N3821A | 1958 | Dillsburg, PA | Aug 18, 2015 |
| N3822A | 1958 | Dansville, NY | Sep 28, 2011 |
| N3825A | — | Fort Worth, TX | Jun 26, 2026 |
| N3830A | 1959 | Minden, NV | Nov 4, 2016 |
| N3838A | 1960 | Cubero, NM | Nov 3, 1992 |
| N3839A | 1961 | Bainbridge, GA | Jan 18, 2011 |
| N3852A | 1953 | Newton, NJ | Apr 28, 2003 |
| N3853A | 1956 | Chestertown, MD | Mar 5, 2019 |
| N3854A | 1955 | Fairfield, CT | Apr 25, 2019 |
| N3855A | 1955 | Ruidoso, NM | Nov 18, 2019 |
| N3856A | 1956 | Atlanta, GA | Aug 19, 2021 |
| N3858A | 1955 | Hobbs, NM | Oct 2, 2023 |