N9839E — 1965 Schweizer SGS 1-26C
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
N9839E appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2025, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 270
- Manufacturer
- Schweizer
- Model
- SGS 1-26C
- Year
- 1965
- Category
- Glider
- Engine
- None None
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Walenda Richard — Elgin, IL
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper altitude during the approach, which resulted in overshooting the landing area, a runway excursion, and impact with terrain.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Schweizer SGS 1-26C).
- Jun 13, 2024registered — Walenda Richard
Frequently asked
- Has N9839E been in an accident?
- Yes. N9839E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2025.
- What kind of aircraft is N9839E?
- N9839E is a 1965 Schweizer SGS 1-26C (glider), serial number 270.
- Who is N9839E registered to?
- N9839E is registered to Walenda Richard of Elgin, IL. Registration status: active.
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