Has N44HM been in an accident?

Yes. N44HM appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N44HM?

N44HM is a Schweizer SGS 1-26B (glider), serial number 258.

N44HM — Schweizer SGS 1-26B

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026

N44HM appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 258
Manufacturer: Schweizer
Model: SGS 1-26B
Category: Glider
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

DFW08CA193Jul 17, 2008Rockport, TXNo injuries
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.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Schweizer SGS 1-26B).

Mar 18, 1977deregistered — Munro Herbert B

Frequently asked

Has N44HM been in an accident?: Yes. N44HM appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N44HM?: N44HM is a Schweizer SGS 1-26B (glider), serial number 258.

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