Flight Tracker
N79106
1946 SCHWEIZER SGS 2-8
Glider · None · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SANDERS DENNIS R
Registrant Type
Partnership
Location
IONE, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jul 3, 2014
Airworthiness Date
Aug 31, 1960
Expires
Jul 31, 2027
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
SCHWEIZER
Model
SGS 2-8
Year
1946
Serial Number
57
Seats
2
Engines
-
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
82 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)
AABE33
Mode S Code (Octal)
52537063

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 20, 1997 Accident Substantial MENOMINEE FALLS, WI
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the slippage of the glider launch equipment (winch). Factors were the pilot's encounter with a stall/spin and the lack of possibility for remedial action to avoid impact with the terrain.

NTSB CHI97LA216