| Tail Number / N-Number | N17974 |
| Manufacturer | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | SGS 1-34R |
| Year Built | 1972 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 74 |
| Aircraft Type | Glider |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | NONE |
| Engine Model | NONE |
| Number of Engines | 0 engines |
| Average Cruising Speed | 106 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BATES WILLIAM S |
| Street | 7123 ROXANN RD |
| City | ALEXANDRIA |
| State | VA |
| Zip Code | 22315-3903 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Alexandria city |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 1981-07-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-01-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-08-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50237006 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A13E06 |