| Tail Number / N-Number | N5839V |
| Manufacturer | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | SGS 1-26B |
| Year Built | 1964 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 272 |
| 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 | 58 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | FUESTON VERNON A |
| Street | 820 OLD MONTAGUE RD |
| City | MONTAGUE |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 96064-9280 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Siskiyou County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1964-08-28 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2012-04-06 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-01-12 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51702264 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A784B4 |