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Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B

28 Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1981–1983. Most are registered in CA, TX and IN.

Registered today
28
Years built
1981–1983
Seats
1

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B 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.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
5
Destroyed
3
Substantial damage
2
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Sep 7, 2002Destroyed · fatal injuries · Peoria, AZ
  • Feb 23, 1998Substantial damage · none injuries · Williams, CAN948B
  • Aug 31, 1991Destroyed · serious injuries · Mojave, CAN901DH
  • Jun 19, 1985Destroyed · fatal injuries · Waitsfield, VTN984T
  • May 7, 1985Substantial damage · none injuries · Winter Haven, FLN511RD

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
198110
19828
19833
Unknown7

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA5
TX3
IN2
NM2
OR2
UT2
AZ1
GA1
IL1
KS1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 5 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B 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.
See the registered Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Glider
Category
Land
Certification
Not Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb

VENTUS-B aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N1091981Sun Prairie, WINov 17, 2022
N10ZF1981Loveland, OH—
N12VF1982Hornbrook, CAFeb 19, 1998
N139P1981Seaford, VADec 28, 2018
N1428B1981Kokomo, INAug 12, 2023
N15YG—Kingston, MAJun 12, 2013
N193SA1983Loganville, GAJul 17, 2024
N22RH1982Bend, ORJun 3, 2014
N246D1982North Salt Lake, UTMar 9, 2017
N27DG—Nashville, TNMay 14, 2021
N314CA1981Park City, UTJul 24, 2019
N38U1982Houston, TXNov 7, 2018
N43DL—West Chicago, ILMar 11, 2023
N44HZ—Carlsbad, NMFeb 16, 2021
N511RD—Kansas City, KSAug 14, 2024
N59GW1983Tehachapi, CASep 8, 2020
N59PZ1981Wolfeboro, NHJan 26, 2026
N65LE1982Groveland, CAOct 31, 2013
N700TM1982Conroe, TXJun 30, 2014
N77AE—Albuquerque, NMNov 4, 2021
N77JH1983New York, NYMay 26, 2022
N804T1981San Jose, CAMar 19, 2014
N89RR1981Tucson, AZNov 17, 1998
N90VV—Muncie, INAug 20, 2026
N911F1982Dubois, WYSep 9, 2021

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