N1134S

Substantial
Serious

Schweizer T-26E S/N: 514

Summary

On April 22, 1989, a Schweizer T-26E (N1134S) was involved in an accident near Fremont, CA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED IN AN EFFORT TO AVOID OBSTACLES DURING AN INADEQUATELY PLANNED APPROACH.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89LA167. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1134S.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 22, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA167
Location
FREMONT, CA
Event ID
20001213X28130
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED IN AN EFFORT TO AVOID OBSTACLES DURING AN INADEQUATELY PLANNED APPROACH.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
514
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
T-26E H269
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
SGS 1-26E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SKY SAILING INC
Address
31930 HIGHWAY 79
City
WARNER SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
CA 92086-9625
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX89LA167