# Schempp-Hirth K.G. NIMBUS-2C

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3801923
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHEMPP-HIRTH K.G.
- Model: NIMBUS-2C
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-k-g-nimbus-2c

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.

None matched.

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1)

- [SAIB CE-06-58](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-06-58): . Issued Aug 11, 2006

## Registered aircraft (3)

- [N141SF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N141SF): [Thermal Energy Search LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THERMAL%20ENERGY%20SEARCH%20LLC), [Salida, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Salida), S/N 220
- [N32A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32A): [Moreland James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORELAND%20JAMES%20R), [Sandia Park, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Sandia%20Park), built 1980, S/N 225
- [N44RW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44RW): [Rehm Paul S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REHM%20PAUL%20S), [Hamilton, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Hamilton), S/N 186

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 FTW02LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA219), Jul 21, 2002: Schempp-Hirth K.G. Nimbus-2C (N141SF), Briggs, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the high grass during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX90FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA310), Sep 3, 1990: Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-2C (N39285), California City, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO EXECUTE THE RAPID CLIMBING TURN MANEUVER AT AN INSUFFICIENT AIRSPEED. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PREMATURE DUMPING OF THE GLIDER'S WATER BALLAST.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20020721016939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020721016939A), Jul 21, 2002: Sphrth NIMBUS2C (N141SF), Briggs, TX, Substantial damage. (.19) On July 21, 2002, approximately 1730 central daylight time, a schempp-hirth k.g. nimbus-2C glider, N141SF, was substantially damaged during the landing…
- [Accident 19900902037599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900902037599A), Sep 2, 1990: Sphrth NIMBUS2C (N39285), California City, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Too low and slow began overhead approach,stalled and spun to ground. Could have landed straight ahead of runway.

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