N7729S - 1968 Aircraft Aircraft Registration

SG26

1968

Aircraft Description

Model Year

1968

Manufacturer

—

Model

—

Type Aircraft

Glider

ICAO Type Code

SG26SGS 1-26

Airworthiness Date

Invalid Date

Classification

Standard Normal Category

Type Registration

Unknown

Status

Valid Registration

Cert Issue Date

Invalid Date

Registered Owner

Name

MCANERNY RUSSELL R

Address

8432 N 38TH DR

City

PHOENIX

State / Zip Code

Arizona85051-4723

Country

United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type

—

Number of Engines

—

Mode S Code (Oct)

52472031

Mode S Code (Hex)

AA7419

NTSB Accident History (1)

Date	NTSB #	Damage	Highest Injury	Probable Cause
May 3, 2006	LAX06LA158	Substantial	Fatal	The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a broken tow rope, a spiral, and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's failure to correct the spiral.

May 3, 2006LAX06LA158

Substantial

Fatal

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a broken tow rope, a spiral, and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's failure to correct the spiral.

Additional Details

Registration

N7729S

Serial Number

429

Number of Engines

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Number of Seats

—

Expiration Date

—

Last Action Date

—

Last Update Date

—

Unique ID

—

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC