Schweizer SGS 1-26B
92 Schweizer SGS 1-26B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1956–1970. Most are registered in CA, FL and NJ.
- Registered today
- 92
- Years built
- 1956–1970
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Schweizer SGS 1-26B 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
- 22
- Destroyed
- 4
- Substantial damage
- 18
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schweizer SGS 1-26B airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schweizer SGS 1-26B aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Apr 26, 2025Substantial damage · minor injuries · Ontario, ORN8657R
- Jul 8, 2015Substantial damage · none injuries · Silver Springs, NVN5839V
- May 30, 2015Substantial damage · none injuries · Mocksville, NCN8683R
- Dec 28, 2011Substantial damage · none injuries · Murrieta, CAN8641R
- Jul 10, 2010Substantial damage · none injuries · Waynesville, OHN2429W
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Schweizer SGS 1-26B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1956 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 2 | |
| 1960 | 1 | |
| 1961 | 1 | |
| 1962 | 8 | |
| 1963 | 9 | |
| 1964 | 13 | |
| 1965 | 14 | |
| 1966 | 12 | |
| 1967 | 7 | |
| 1968 | 4 | |
| 1970 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 19 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Schweizer SGS 1-26B airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 22 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schweizer SGS 1-26B 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 1-26B aircraft
Page 1 of 4| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N10372 | 1960 | Jan 10, 2013 | |
| N10392 | — | Port Murray, NJ | May 17, 2018 |
| N126B | 1964 | Eads, TN | Aug 27, 2013 |
| N126HW | 1967 | Green Cove Springs, FL | May 5, 2011 |
| N126JL | — | Poquoson, VA | Mar 12, 2009 |
| N126MN | 1965 | Stanton, MN | Jan 26, 2021 |
| N1320 | 1965 | Ithaca, NY | Sep 19, 2024 |
| N187JG | 1962 | Flagstaff, AZ | Sep 30, 2025 |
| N192BD | 1963 | Chestertown, MD | Sep 10, 2014 |
| N2401W | 1966 | Dover, DE | Jun 2, 2006 |
| N2403W | 1966 | Hackettstown, NJ | May 16, 2023 |
| N2404W | 1966 | Ames, IA | Jun 11, 2023 |
| N2406W | 1966 | Eads, TN | Feb 5, 2016 |
| N2422W | — | Colorado Springs, CO | Jan 22, 2022 |
| N2424W | — | Loveland, OH | May 5, 2021 |
| N2425W | 1966 | Dallas, TX | Aug 23, 1984 |
| N2426W | 1966 | Wichita, KS | Jan 31, 2020 |
| N2428W | 1966 | Wiley Ford, WV | Aug 19, 1996 |
| N2444W | 1966 | Knoxville, TN | Sep 14, 2011 |
| N2453W | 1967 | Lexington, KY | Jun 20, 2003 |
| N2460W | 1967 | Gainesville, FL | Oct 21, 1982 |
| N2484W | — | Miami, FL | Jan 14, 2026 |
| N2493W | 1967 | Papillion, NE | Jul 22, 2025 |
| N2497W | 1967 | Willcox, AZ | Sep 27, 2022 |
| N2705Z | — | Moses Lake, WA | Jan 2, 2020 |