Flight Tracker
N5839V
1964 SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26B
Glider · None · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
FUESTON VERNON A
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
MONTAGUE, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 6, 2012
Airworthiness Date
Aug 28, 1964
Expires
Apr 30, 2028
Approved Operations
Glider

Airframe

Manufacturer
SCHWEIZER
Model
SGS 1-26B
Year
1964
Serial Number
272
Seats
1
Engines
-
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
58 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Type
None
Power
-

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A784B4
Mode S Code (Octal)
51702264

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.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jul 8, 2015 Accident Substantial Silver Springs, NV
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's improper decision making in adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an encounter with weather and impact with terrain.

NTSB GAA15CA172