N5839V — 1964 Schweizer SGS 1-26B
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 30, 2026
N5839V appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 30, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 272
- Manufacturer
- Schweizer
- Model
- SGS 1-26B
- Year
- 1964
- Category
- Glider
- Engine
- None None
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Fueston Vernon A — Montague, CA
Accident & incident history
The pilot's improper decision making in adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an encounter with weather and impact with terrain.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1964 Schweizer SGS 1-26B).
- Apr 6, 2012registered — Fueston Vernon A
Frequently asked
- Has N5839V been in an accident?
- Yes. N5839V appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
- What kind of aircraft is N5839V?
- N5839V is a 1964 Schweizer SGS 1-26B (glider), serial number 272.
- Who is N5839V registered to?
- N5839V is registered to Fueston Vernon A of Montague, CA. Registration status: active.
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