Summary
On April 26, 2025, a Schweizer SGS 1-26B (N8657R) was involved in an incident near Ontario, OR. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA144. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8657R.
Accident Details
Date
Saturday, April 26, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA144
Location
Ontario, OR
Event ID
20250429200078
Coordinates
44.020181, -117.013860
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
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.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HAGER BILL E
Address
1495 GRANDVIEW AVE
City
PARMA
State / Zip Code
ID 83660-6105
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# WPR25LA144