Flight Tracker
N9839E
1965 SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26C
Glider · None · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
WALENDA RICHARD
Registrant Type
Co-Owned
Location
ELGIN, IL
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 13, 2024
Airworthiness Date
Sep 10, 1965
Expires
Jun 30, 2031
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
SCHWEIZER
Model
SGS 1-26C
Year
1965
Serial Number
270
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)
ADB9E1
Mode S Code (Octal)
53334741

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

Jun 1, 2025 Accident Substantial Hampshire, IL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

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.

NTSB CEN25LA202