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 apply0 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 19950 reports on Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1981 | 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 8 | |
| 1983 | 3 | |
| Unknown | 7 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N109 | 1981 | Sun Prairie, WI | Nov 17, 2022 |
| N10ZF | 1981 | Loveland, OH | — |
| N12VF | 1982 | Hornbrook, CA | Feb 19, 1998 |
| N139P | 1981 | Seaford, VA | Dec 28, 2018 |
| N1428B | 1981 | Kokomo, IN | Aug 12, 2023 |
| N15YG | — | Kingston, MA | Jun 12, 2013 |
| N193SA | 1983 | Loganville, GA | Jul 17, 2024 |
| N22RH | 1982 | Bend, OR | Jun 3, 2014 |
| N246D | 1982 | North Salt Lake, UT | Mar 9, 2017 |
| N27DG | — | Nashville, TN | May 14, 2021 |
| N314CA | 1981 | Park City, UT | Jul 24, 2019 |
| N38U | 1982 | Houston, TX | Nov 7, 2018 |
| N43DL | — | West Chicago, IL | Mar 11, 2023 |
| N44HZ | — | Carlsbad, NM | Feb 16, 2021 |
| N511RD | — | Kansas City, KS | Aug 14, 2024 |
| N59GW | 1983 | Tehachapi, CA | Sep 8, 2020 |
| N59PZ | 1981 | Wolfeboro, NH | Jan 26, 2026 |
| N65LE | 1982 | Groveland, CA | Oct 31, 2013 |
| N700TM | 1982 | Conroe, TX | Jun 30, 2014 |
| N77AE | — | Albuquerque, NM | Nov 4, 2021 |
| N77JH | 1983 | New York, NY | May 26, 2022 |
| N804T | 1981 | San Jose, CA | Mar 19, 2014 |
| N89RR | 1981 | Tucson, AZ | Nov 17, 1998 |
| N90VV | — | Muncie, IN | Aug 20, 2026 |
| N911F | 1982 | Dubois, WY | Sep 9, 2021 |