N9839E

Substantial
None

SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26CS/N: 270

Summary

On June 01, 2025, a Schweizer SGS 1-26C (N9839E) was involved in an incident near Hampshire, IL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA202. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9839E.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 1, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA202
Location
Hampshire, IL
Event ID
20250610200294
Coordinates
42.153961, -88.511495
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

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.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHWEIZER
Serial Number
270
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
SGS 1-26CSG26
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
SGS 1-26C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WALENDA RICHARD
Address
920 ANNANDALE DR
City
ELGIN
State / Zip Code
IL 60123-6502
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# CEN25LA202