Schweizer SGS 1-26B — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 147 Schweizer SGS 1-26B airframes on record (built 1956–1970), 92 currently registered. 6 have one or more NTSB accident records (6 records total). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent Schweizer SGS 1-26B accidents
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the final approach to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
The pilot's improper decision making in adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an encounter with weather and impact with terrain.
The glider pilot over-ran the runway and impacted a structure after encountering a strong updraft on short final.
The glider's encounter with insufficient atmospheric lift to maintain soaring flight.
The student pilot's delayed decision that resulted in insufficent altitude to return to the departure airport.
The pilot's failure to complete all cockpit checklist items prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly configure the landing gear switch.