N91896 is a 1955 Schweizer SGS 1-23D (glider) with serial number 28, registered in Leonardtown, MD. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Jul 31, 2028; the renewal window opens on Jan 31, 2028. Its airworthiness certificate is in the standard class, issued Jan 22, 1957. It is one of 5 SGS 1-23D aircraft in the FAA registry, 1 of them registered in Maryland. The NTSB accident database lists one record for this airframe since 2008, the latest on Dec 11, 2010.
Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Jul 31, 2028
- Registrant type
- Individual
- Registered owner
- Individual owner, name not shown
- Location
- Leonardtown, MD
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Washington FSDO (DCA FSDO) · (703) 230-7664
- Certificate issued
- Jul 11, 2012
- Last FAA action
- May 26, 2023
- Mode S code (hex)
- ACB815
- Mode S code (octal)
- 53134025
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
Public airports near Leonardtown
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S County Regional Leonardtown, MD | 2W6 | 5 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
| Maryland Indian Head, MD | 2W5 | 31 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
| Tappahannock/Essex County Tappahannock, VA | KXSA | 34 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.
NTSB accident and incident records
| Date | Place | Aircraft (as NTSB recorded it) | Damage | Highest injury | NTSB no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2010 | Aberdeen, MD | Schweizer SGS 1-23D this airframe | Substantial | Minor | ERA11CA087 |
From the NTSB aviation accident database (events since 2008, data through Sep 29, 2026), matched by N-number. An N-number can move between aircraft, so each row is checked against the serial number on the current registration.