Flight Tracker
N2781H
1977 SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26E
Glider · None · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including destroyed damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BJORK RICHARD
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
BRACKETTVILLE, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 24, 2012
Airworthiness Date
Dec 19, 1977
Expires
Jan 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Glider

Airframe

Manufacturer
SCHWEIZER
Model
SGS 1-26E
Year
1977
Serial Number
671
Seats
1
Engines
-
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
57 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Type
None
Power
-

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A2C6B7
Mode S Code (Octal)
50543267

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

Ownership History: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
ATKINSON RUSSELL W WEST FALLS, NY Aug 29, 1969

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Apr 13, 1997 Accident Destroyed WAYNESBORO, VA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.

NTSB NYC97LA074
Jun 23, 1992 Accident Substantial WAYNESBORO, VA
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL WHILE ON APPROACH. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE, AN IMPROPERLY PLANNED APPROACH, AND THE GUSTY WINDS.

NTSB NYC92LA126