SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26B
Ontario, OR, April 26, 2025
Event Information
| Date | April 26, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Ontario, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.02018, -117.01386 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA144 |
| Event ID | 20250429200078 |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | SGS 1-26B |
| Registration # | N8657R |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the final approach to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.