Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B
22 Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1995–2007. Most are registered in CA, AZ and CO.
- Registered today
- 22
- Years built
- 1995–2007
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 6
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 4
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Sep 18, 2026Damage not reported · fatal injuries · Edinburg, NYN61XC
- Feb 18, 2014Substantial damage · serious injuries · Burnsville, NCN411SD
- Jun 2, 2013Substantial damage · minor injuries · Corona, NMN62TW
- Aug 20, 2010Substantial damage · none injuries · Madisonville, TX
- Aug 4, 2010Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Batesville, TXN7470C
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1995 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 1 | |
| 1998 | 1 | |
| 1999 | 2 | |
| 2000 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 4 | |
| 2007 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 6 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Glider
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
VENTUS-2B aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N102HS | 1995 | Castle Rock, CO | — |
| N106DE | 2002 | Fort Worth, TX | Jan 26, 2021 |
| N11WX | 2004 | Tucson, AZ | Jan 24, 2022 |
| N123HH | 2005 | Redmond, OR | Nov 25, 2009 |
| N127DG | 2007 | White Lake, MI | Sep 6, 2017 |
| N129PG | 2005 | Goodyear, AZ | Dec 10, 2019 |
| N16MA | — | Granbury, TX | Jan 16, 2024 |
| N208U | 2002 | Johns Creek, GA | Nov 16, 2016 |
| N34GJ | 2005 | Washington, DC | Feb 28, 2022 |
| N449TZ | — | Chicago, IL | Apr 18, 2018 |
| N460GH | 2001 | Howard, PA | Sep 10, 2015 |
| N47EH | 2000 | Bell, CA | Jan 17, 2001 |
| N597MD | 2004 | University Park, PA | Jun 27, 2007 |
| N61XC | 1996 | Westford, MA | Mar 20, 2024 |
| N67AE | 1997 | Murray, UT | Jul 3, 2026 |
| N787VZ | 2002 | Pensacola, FL | Jun 6, 2022 |
| N840C | 1999 | Jackson, NJ | Nov 26, 2012 |
| N872 | 1999 | Bellevue, WA | Jul 23, 2013 |
| N97JG | 1998 | Southern Pines, NC | Apr 21, 2023 |
| N97MH | 1995 | Monterey, CA | Sep 21, 2020 |
| N98AE | 2005 | Yreka, CA | Aug 5, 2021 |
| N992RZ | 2003 | Denver, CO | Jan 3, 2022 |