No fatalities
SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26C accident at Hampshire, IL, 1 Jun 2025
On June 1, 2025, a SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26C was involved in an aviation accident near Hampshire, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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 summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDescent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintainedAirspeed — Not attained/maintainedAltitude — Not attained/maintained