# Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 38019VC - Manufacturer (registry): SCHEMPP-HIRTH - Model: CIRRUS - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 60 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS G19EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G19EU) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH - Registered aircraft: 15 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-cirrus Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 98-18-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-18-06): Connecting Rod Between Airbrake Bellcranks · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Cirrus. Effective Oct 12, 1998 - [AD 97-08-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-08-06-R1): Quick Connectors · Alexander Schleicher AS-K 13, AS 12, ASK 21 and 39 more. Effective Aug 1, 1997 - [AD 95-09-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-09-11): Airbrake Actuating Lever · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Cirrus. Effective Jun 9, 1995 - [AD 91-15-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-15-07): Elevator Drive Lever · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Cirrus. Effective Sep 1, 1991 - [AD 70-02-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-02-10): Elevator Aileron Airbrake System · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Cirrus. Effective Dec 12, 1969 ## Registered aircraft (15) - [N1194](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1194): [Leonard Steven E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEONARD%20STEVEN%20E), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), S/N 4 - [N11NC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11NC): [Pierce John C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIERCE%20JOHN%20C), [Cedar City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Cedar%20City), built 1968, S/N 64 - [N3441](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3441): [Field Drew H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FIELD%20DREW%20H), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1968, S/N 24 - [N404ES](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N404ES): [Hardy John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARDY%20JOHN%20A), [El Paso, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/El%20Paso), built 1969, S/N 44 - [N413MD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N413MD): [Nyman Robert H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NYMAN%20ROBERT%20H), [Elsinore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Elsinore), built 1968, S/N 28 - [N4173C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4173C): [Compton Francis B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMPTON%20FRANCIS%20B), [Marfa, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Marfa), built 1968, S/N 33 - [N441UJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N441UJ): [Bruce Robert H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRUCE%20ROBERT%20H), [Boerne, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Boerne), built 1969, S/N 55 - [N6660](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6660): [Malis Michael B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MALIS%20MICHAEL%20B), [Stevenson Ranch, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Stevenson%20Ranch), built 1969, S/N 80 - [N6662](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6662): [Perkins Chris D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERKINS%20CHRIS%20D), [Veradale, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Veradale), built 1969, S/N 81 - [N6663](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6663): [King Peter C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20PETER%20C), [Signal Mountain, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Signal%20Mountain), built 1969, S/N 83 - [N757N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N757N): [Leonard Steven E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEONARD%20STEVEN%20E), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1968, S/N 36 - [N77CN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N77CN): [Sandhill Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANDHILL%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Brighton, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Brighton), built 1971, S/N 105 - [N8145](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8145): [Ceriotti Leonard L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CERIOTTI%20LEONARD%20L), [Waukesha, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Waukesha), built 1969, S/N 70 - [N8169](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8169): [Timothy R Lutzko](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIMOTHY%20R%20LUTZKO), [Ocean View, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Ocean%20View), built 1969, S/N 67 - [N888AN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N888AN): [Rockfish Cirrus LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROCKFISH%20CIRRUS%20LLC), [Faber, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Faber), built 1968, S/N 18 ## NTSB investigations (11) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB SEA03LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA072), Apr 26, 2003: Schempp-Hirth Cirrus (N3839), Ephrata, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach for landing. Low airspeed was a factor. - [NTSB CHI99LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA189), Jun 19, 1999: Schempp-Hirth Cirrus (N8145), Hartford, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the reason for the occurrence was undetermined. Factors were the pilot's deploying of the drogue chute, the drogue chute malfunctioning, a dirt embankment, and encountering unsuitable terrain during… - [NTSB LAX92LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA346), Aug 12, 1992: Schempp-Hirth Cirrus (N7988), Bishop, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION TO FLY OVER MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AT AN INADEQUATE ALTITUDE. - [NTSB FTW91LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA132), Jul 27, 1991: Schempp-Hirth Cirrus (N8514), Sealy, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM AN OBJECT ON APPROACH. - [NTSB FTW89LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA142), Aug 2, 1989: Schempp-Hirth Cirrus (N158WT), Littlefield, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT & THE SEVERE TURBULENCE. - [NTSB ATL83LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA259), Jul 7, 1983: Schempp-Hirth Cirrus (N441UJ), Damascus, MD, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX78DUQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUQ01), Oct 2, 1977: Schemp Cirrus (N6660), Quartz Hill, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX76AL072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76AL072), Apr 17, 1976: Schemp Cirrus (N240F), Hemet, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB LAX72AL023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72AL023), Oct 9, 1971: Schemp Cirrus (N6664), Wrightwood, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX70D0155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70D0155), Oct 4, 1969: Schempp-H Cirrus (N240F), Pearblossom, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW70D0082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70D0082), Jun 24, 1969: Schemp Cirrus (N3441), Marfa, TX, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (10) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20030426007199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030426007199A), Apr 26, 2003: Sphrth CIRRUS (N3839), Ephrata, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was on short final about to round out for landing when he deployed the spoilers and dropped about 10 feet to the landing surface. The right wing… - [Accident 19990619007429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990619007429A), Jun 19, 1999: Sphrth CIRRUS (N8145), Hartford, WI, Substantial damage. Pilot was practicing landing the acft with the drougue chute, the acft chute did not release from the acft, the acft landed short of rwy 18, skidded across a… - [Accident 19920812031219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920812031219A), Aug 12, 1992: Sphrth CIRRUS (N7988), Bishop, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Struck top of a ridge. Crashed into side of canyon. Thunderstorms in area. - [Accident 19910727030629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910727030629A), Jul 27, 1991: Sphrth CIRRUS (N8514), Sealy, TX, Substantial damage. Looking for thermals became too low to make airport. Struck a tree on off airfield landing. - [Accident 19890802030339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890802030339A), Aug 2, 1989: Sphrth CIRRUS (N158WT), Littlefield, TX, Substantial damage. Encountered area of severe turbulence on crosscountry glider. Lost canopy tail broke off pilot parachuted safely. - [Incident 19890402015309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890402015309I), Apr 2, 1989: Sphrth CIRRUS (N99VJ), Monroe, GA, Minor damage. Glider too low on final. Dragged tree top and nosed over impacting nose down. - [Accident 19830707029939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830707029939A), Jul 7, 1983: Sphrth CIRRUS (N441UJ), Damascus, MD, Destroyed. Encountered high sink rate. Elected to make off airport landing. Chose unsuitable site. Glider struck a fence. - [Incident 19780323010139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780323010139I), Mar 23, 1978: Sphrth CIRRUS (N99VJ), Minden, NY, Minor damage. Pilot misjudjed his descent and scraped the ground with his glider wing tip while lining up to land. - [Accident 19771002028149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771002028149A), Oct 2, 1977: Sphrth CIRRUS (N6660), Quartz Hill Ca, CA, Substantial damage. Wing caught weed at edge of rwy causing pitch-up,stall. - [Accident 19760417015242A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760417015242A), Apr 17, 1976: Sphrth CIRRUS (N240F), Hemet, CA, Destroyed. Cntrline wheel. N240F flew pattern,N86810 made long straight in apch. ## Service difficulty reports (1) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2006FA0001190](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001190), Dec 2, 2006: RIB. CRACKED. DURING PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOR TRAINING FLIGHT, IDENTIFIED CRACKS ON OUTER RIB CAPS ON BOTH AILERONS. CRACKS APPEAR TO BE ORIGINATING AT THE ATTACHMENT RIVETS ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Brose Donal A CIRRUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/brose-donal-a-cirrus): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05616NB - [Mehling Mary / Mehling CY CIRRUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/mehling-mary-mehling-cy-cirrus): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056185X --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.