N26EL is not currently registered. It was last assigned to a Schleicher Alexander Gmbh & Co ASH 26 E built in 2006. The FAA cancelled the registration on August 27, 2015 when the aircraft was exported to Austria. The last status on file was "first notice for registration renewal".
N26EL is reserved by Calico Aviation LLC since May 1, 2024. Reservation type: Fee paid. An expiration notice was issued on March 1, 2027.
Schleicher Alexander Gmbh & Co ASH 26 E cancelled August 27, 2015
- Serial number
- 26243
- Type
- Glider · Two-cycle piston
- Year built
- 2006
- Last status
- First notice for registration renewal
- Exported to
- Austria
- Certificate issued
- December 4, 2009
- Last FAA action
- January 29, 2013
- Last owner
- Long Jeffrey A (Individual)
Tullahoma, TN - Airworthiness
- Standard · Utility
NTSB accident and incident record under N26EL
Aircraft on the NTSB record: Schleicher Alexander GMBH & CO ASH 26 E · serial 26243
The pilot's improper use of wing spoilers during approach resulting in an altitude loss and collision with a tree.
Aircraft on the NTSB record: Schleicher ASH26 · serial 26243
A complete loss of electrical and engine power over unsuitable terrain due to a cannon plug that became disconnected for undetermined reasons.
A tail number passes between aircraft over the years; match the serial number on the NTSB record against the airframe above. Source: NTSB aviation accident database, records through September 30, 2026.
Source: FAA Civil Aviation Registry, Releasable Aircraft Database, October 2, 2026. See this number on the FAA site