Schweizer SGS 1-26C
55 Schweizer SGS 1-26C aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1959–1983. Most are registered in NY, PA and AZ.
- Registered today
- 55
- Years built
- 1959–1983
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Schweizer SGS 1-26C 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 1-26C
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 5
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 4
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schweizer SGS 1-26C airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schweizer SGS 1-26C aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jun 1, 2025Substantial damage · none injuries · Hampshire, ILN9839E
- Jul 22, 2007Substantial damage · minor injuries · Windsor, VAN2743Z
- Jun 23, 2000Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Tehachapi, CAN2792Z
- Jul 23, 1989Substantial damage · none injuries · Ms State Univ, MSN9944J
- Apr 8, 1984Destroyed · none injuries · Mount Vernon, WAN4450N
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Schweizer SGS 1-26C airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1959 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3 | |
| 1961 | 5 | |
| 1963 | 2 | |
| 1964 | 3 | |
| 1965 | 11 | |
| 1966 | 5 | |
| 1967 | 1 | |
| 1968 | 2 | |
| 1969 | 1 | |
| 1970 | 4 | |
| 1972 | 3 | |
| 1976 | 1 | |
| 1983 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 12 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Schweizer SGS 1-26C airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 5 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schweizer SGS 1-26C 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 1-26C aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N10356 | — | Green Valley, AZ | Jan 5, 2021 |
| N10374 | 1961 | Miami, FL | Jan 9, 2009 |
| N10378 | 1960 | Sun City, AZ | Feb 26, 2018 |
| N10385 | 1961 | Plano, TX | Feb 20, 2014 |
| N112C | 1970 | Eads, TN | Jun 20, 2012 |
| N1149S | 1972 | Papillion, NE | Oct 17, 2025 |
| N1155S | — | Capitan, NM | Aug 5, 2021 |
| N126BA | — | Capitan, NM | Apr 27, 2024 |
| N126D | 1964 | Boca Raton, FL | Feb 28, 2006 |
| N126SG | 1963 | Leonardtown, MD | Mar 20, 2002 |
| N2420W | — | Hemet, CA | Nov 1, 2023 |
| N2708Z | 1964 | Waynesville, OH | — |
| N2721Z | 1965 | Del Norte, CO | Sep 22, 2016 |
| N2741Z | 1966 | Hamilton, TX | May 14, 2019 |
| N2743Z | 1965 | Salisbury, NC | Feb 7, 2008 |
| N2768R | 1963 | Royse City, TX | Jan 31, 2023 |
| N2781Z | 1965 | Summit Point, WV | Dec 8, 2009 |
| N2785Z | 1965 | Sycamore, IL | Dec 19, 2011 |
| N2788Z | 1965 | Powell, OH | Aug 1, 1989 |
| N2792Z | 1965 | Massey, MD | Nov 21, 2013 |
| N2793Z | — | Mount Prospect, IL | Oct 1, 2020 |
| N2797Z | 1966 | Eads, TN | May 11, 2015 |
| N2798Z | 1965 | Wildomar, CA | Jan 26, 2024 |
| N29ES | 1965 | Kalispell, MT | Sep 14, 2021 |
| N370TH | 1970 | East Aurora, NY | Dec 23, 2011 |