SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26C
Hampshire, IL, June 1, 2025
Event Information
| Date | June 1, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Hampshire, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.15396, -88.51150 |
| Airport | SKY SOARING |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA202 |
| Event ID | 20250610200294 |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | SGS 1-26C |
| Registration # | N9839E |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
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.
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.