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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 apply

0 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.

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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 1995

0 reports on Schempp-Hirth VENTUS B/16.6 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19833
19844
19851
19861
19872
Unknown4

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA3
CO2
FL2
PA2
CT1
IL1
KS1
NV1
UT1
WY1

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.
See the registered Schempp-Hirth VENTUS B/16.6 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/16.6 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N122BF1987Downingtown, PAApr 6, 2012
N13EE—Miami, FLJun 5, 2024
N210WH1987Middlefield, CTAug 5, 1995
N27SM1983Ladera Ranch, CAApr 8, 2021
N284BM1984Joliet, ILOct 25, 2012
N300Y1986Jacksonville, FLNov 3, 2025
N301MB—Monument, CODec 5, 2023
N371MT1983Longmont, COAug 18, 2017
N48DM1984Santa Cruz, CAJun 20, 2026
N60RH1984Cheyenne, WYJul 8, 2025
N703BE—Reno, NVMar 8, 2024
N75EF1985Woodland Hills, CASep 13, 2021
N81PT—Wichita, KSMar 11, 2025
N8GN1984Farr West, UTAug 6, 2007
N910BC1983Lansdale, PASep 6, 2022

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