Schweizer SGS 1-34
45 Schweizer SGS 1-34 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1969–1974. Most are registered in CA, NY and CO.
- Registered today
- 45
- Years built
- 1969–1974
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Schweizer SGS 1-34 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 1-34
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 24
- Destroyed
- 2
- Substantial damage
- 22
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schweizer SGS 1-34 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schweizer SGS 1-34 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jun 27, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Boulder, CON134BC
- Aug 19, 2014Substantial damage · minor injuries · Marana, AZ
- Jun 1, 2014Substantial damage · none injuries · Middletown, NYN7638
- Aug 13, 2010Substantial damage · none injuries · Groveland, FLN65916
- Apr 21, 2010Substantial damage · minor injuries · Waynesville, OHN1148S
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Schweizer SGS 1-34 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1969 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 22 | |
| 1971 | 5 | |
| 1972 | 7 | |
| 1973 | 3 | |
| 1974 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 3 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Schweizer SGS 1-34 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 24 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schweizer SGS 1-34 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 1-34 aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1148S | 1971 | Urbandale, IA | Nov 29, 2021 |
| N1156S | 1971 | Sterling, MA | Jun 16, 2000 |
| N1160S | — | Ridgecrest, CA | Aug 9, 2013 |
| N1164S | 1972 | New London, CT | Sep 21, 2016 |
| N1166S | 1972 | Wichita, KS | Apr 21, 2010 |
| N1169S | 1972 | Hemet, CA | Nov 4, 2010 |
| N1170S | 1972 | Refugio, TX | Mar 20, 1973 |
| N1172S | 1972 | Middletown, NY | Aug 18, 2014 |
| N134BC | 1973 | Boulder, CO | Mar 24, 2020 |
| N134TM | 1973 | Blairstown, NJ | Apr 28, 2025 |
| N178RF | 1970 | Wauwatosa, WI | Oct 25, 2007 |
| N17921 | 1973 | Wiley Ford, WV | Jul 20, 2023 |
| N17973 | 1972 | Marion, TX | — |
| N555CF | 1974 | Tifton, GA | Oct 17, 2016 |
| N65917 | 1974 | Wiley Ford, WV | Mar 3, 2008 |
| N7595 | 1970 | Long Beach, CA | Mar 24, 2025 |
| N7597 | 1970 | Brady, TX | Apr 4, 2026 |
| N7625 | 1969 | Middletown, NY | May 15, 2024 |
| N7626 | 1969 | Wildomar, CA | Aug 28, 2012 |
| N7627 | — | Wadsworth, IL | Sep 22, 2020 |
| N7630A | 1970 | Wynnewood, PA | Sep 3, 2013 |
| N7632 | 1970 | Prescott Valley, AZ | Aug 16, 2017 |
| N7634 | 1970 | New Douglas, IL | Jun 6, 2024 |
| N7635 | 1970 | Yaphank, NY | May 6, 1993 |
| N7638 | 1970 | Stony Point, NY | Nov 23, 2023 |