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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 apply

0 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.

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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 1995

0 reports on Schweizer SGS 1-26A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19511
19531
19556
19568
19571
19586
19592
19601
19615
19624
19636
19644
19652
19663
19691
Unknown13

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
PA7
CA6
FL5
NM5
TX5
NC4
LA3
VA3
CO2
GA2

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.
See the registered Schweizer SGS 1-26A aircraft

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

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N103791961Murrieta, CAMar 29, 2010
N126A—Chula Vista, CAAug 25, 2021
N126ER1955Old Fort, NCMay 15, 2019
N12W1964Citrus Springs, FLJul 10, 2017
N2701Z1964Redlands, CAJun 12, 2025
N2703Z1963Leander, TXNov 3, 2022
N2706Z1964Hobbs, NMNov 13, 1975
N2710Z1966Homer, LAAug 5, 2022
N2722Z1965Albuquerque, NMApr 26, 2022
N2754R1965Miami, FLSep 1, 2023
N2760R1963Waynesville, OHJan 17, 1983
N2763Z—Mustang, OKJun 2, 2021
N2767R1964Blairstown, NJAug 25, 2020
N3821A1958Dillsburg, PAAug 18, 2015
N3822A1958Dansville, NYSep 28, 2011
N3825A—Fort Worth, TXJun 26, 2026
N3830A1959Minden, NVNov 4, 2016
N3838A1960Cubero, NMNov 3, 1992
N3839A1961Bainbridge, GAJan 18, 2011
N3852A1953Newton, NJApr 28, 2003
N3853A1956Chestertown, MDMar 5, 2019
N3854A1955Fairfield, CTApr 25, 2019
N3855A1955Ruidoso, NMNov 18, 2019
N3856A1956Atlanta, GAAug 19, 2021
N3858A1955Hobbs, NMOct 2, 2023

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