Schweizer SGS 1-26D
50 Schweizer SGS 1-26D aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1968–1970. Most are registered in FL, VA and TX.
- Registered today
- 50
- Years built
- 1968–1970
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Schweizer SGS 1-26D 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
- 13
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 12
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schweizer SGS 1-26D airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schweizer SGS 1-26D aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jul 4, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Windsor, VAN249AF
- May 3, 2006Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Aguila, AZN7729S
- Oct 18, 1997Substantial damage · none injuries · Peoria, AZN7583
- Jun 8, 1994Substantial damage · none injuries · North Plains, ORN7751S
- Sep 7, 1992Substantial damage · none injuries · Blairstown, NJN7734S
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Schweizer SGS 1-26D airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1968 | 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 16 | |
| 1970 | 9 | |
| Unknown | 7 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Schweizer SGS 1-26D airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 13 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schweizer SGS 1-26D 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 1-26D aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1108S | 1970 | Peyton, CO | Jun 27, 2025 |
| N1109S | 1970 | Clermont, FL | Jan 8, 2024 |
| N1113S | 1970 | Brooks, GA | Feb 7, 2019 |
| N1126P | — | Waterford, PA | Sep 16, 1998 |
| N126BV | 1968 | Richland, WA | May 21, 2018 |
| N126TU | — | Willcox, AZ | Nov 1, 2017 |
| N249AF | 1968 | Chesapeake, VA | Nov 12, 2019 |
| N26400 | 1968 | Amelia Court House, VA | Apr 9, 2019 |
| N470BD | 1970 | Chestertown, MD | Dec 9, 2016 |
| N5784S | 1968 | Eads, TN | Apr 30, 2015 |
| N5785S | 1968 | Wichita, KS | Jul 11, 2018 |
| N5791S | 1968 | Chesterfield, VA | Sep 30, 2021 |
| N5793S | — | Stateline, NV | Jul 3, 2017 |
| N7565 | 1970 | Windsor, VA | Aug 17, 1983 |
| N7566 | 1969 | Fort Stockton, TX | Jul 27, 2023 |
| N7577 | 1970 | Cameron Park, CA | Oct 28, 2014 |
| N7582 | 1970 | Merced, CA | May 25, 2016 |
| N7583 | 1970 | Carr, CO | Feb 18, 1999 |
| N7587 | 1970 | Rosharon, TX | Jan 31, 2013 |
| N7707S | — | Hollywood, FL | Apr 7, 2026 |
| N7710S | — | Canby, OR | Feb 22, 2019 |
| N7712S | 1968 | Jean, NV | Feb 5, 2003 |
| N7713S | 1968 | Nellysford, VA | Apr 23, 2007 |
| N7714S | 1968 | Opelika, AL | Feb 7, 2023 |
| N7716S | 1968 | Palmetto, FL | Jan 3, 2006 |