Schempp-Hirth VENTUS B/16.6
15 Schempp-Hirth VENTUS B/16.6 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1983–1987. Most are registered in CA, CO and FL.
- Registered today
- 15
- Years built
- 1983–1987
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS B/16.6 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 B/16.6
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 7
- Destroyed
- 2
- Substantial damage
- 5
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Schempp-Hirth VENTUS B/16.6 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/16.6 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Oct 18, 2010Substantial damage · none injuries · Warren, VTN188PX
- Oct 26, 2007Destroyed · fatal injuries · Salida, CO
- Aug 7, 2003Substantial damage · none injuries · Boulder, CO
- Jul 11, 1999Substantial damage · none injuries · Hobbs, NM
- Apr 7, 1991Substantial damage · minor injuries · Lake Cobb, CAN81PT
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Schempp-Hirth VENTUS B/16.6 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1983 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 4 | |
| 1985 | 1 | |
| 1986 | 1 | |
| 1987 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 4 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS B/16.6 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 7 NTSB events since 1982 involve Schempp-Hirth VENTUS B/16.6 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/16.6 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N122BF | 1987 | Downingtown, PA | Apr 6, 2012 |
| N13EE | — | Miami, FL | Jun 5, 2024 |
| N210WH | 1987 | Middlefield, CT | Aug 5, 1995 |
| N27SM | 1983 | Ladera Ranch, CA | Apr 8, 2021 |
| N284BM | 1984 | Joliet, IL | Oct 25, 2012 |
| N300Y | 1986 | Jacksonville, FL | Nov 3, 2025 |
| N301MB | — | Monument, CO | Dec 5, 2023 |
| N371MT | 1983 | Longmont, CO | Aug 18, 2017 |
| N48DM | 1984 | Santa Cruz, CA | Jun 20, 2026 |
| N60RH | 1984 | Cheyenne, WY | Jul 8, 2025 |
| N703BE | — | Reno, NV | Mar 8, 2024 |
| N75EF | 1985 | Woodland Hills, CA | Sep 13, 2021 |
| N81PT | — | Wichita, KS | Mar 11, 2025 |
| N8GN | 1984 | Farr West, UT | Aug 6, 2007 |
| N910BC | 1983 | Lansdale, PA | Sep 6, 2022 |