# Schempp-Hirth K. G NIMBUS II

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3801925
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHEMPP-HIRTH
- Model: K. G NIMBUS II
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 60 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 7
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-k-g-nimbus-ii

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)

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None matched.

## Registered aircraft (7)

- [N12UF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12UF): [Hagemeister Gary A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAGEMEISTER%20GARY%20A), [Cannon Falls, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Cannon%20Falls), built 1972, S/N 17
- [N15LB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15LB): [Harbison Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARBISON%20MICHAEL%20J), [Minden, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Minden), built 1975, S/N 94
- [N28TB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28TB): [Moreland James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORELAND%20JAMES%20R), [Sandia Park, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Sandia%20Park), S/N 61
- [N3JV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3JV): [Ad Nimbus LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AD%20NIMBUS%20LLC), [Lafayette, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Lafayette), built 1972, S/N 13
- [N67JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N67JP): [Lloyd Clee E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LLOYD%20CLEE%20E), [Canby, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Canby), built 1974, S/N 58
- [N84T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N84T): [Moll Jeffery A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOLL%20JEFFERY%20A), [Hubertus, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Hubertus), built 1976, S/N 114
- [N9SF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9SF): [Grenwelge Dirk C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRENWELGE%20DIRK%20C), [Meadowlakes, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Meadowlakes), built 1974, S/N 57

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 DEN93LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA064), May 30, 1993: Schempp-Hirth Nimbus II (N173), Buena Vista, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES AND DIRECTIVES WHEN OPERATING THE FLAPS.
- [NTSB ATL88LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA243), Aug 25, 1988: Schempp-Hirth 2 (N795), Whitwell, TN, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN87LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA175), Jul 8, 1987: Schempp-Hirth Nimbus II (N71JD), Hobbs, NM, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 19930530016129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930530016129A), May 30, 1993: Sphrth NIMBUS2 (N173), Buena Vista, CO, Substantial damage. Misused flaps on glider tow. Porpoised and oscillate. Broke tow rope. Wing hit ground. Glider cartwheeled.
- [Accident 19880825047039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880825047039A), Aug 25, 1988: Sphrth NIMBUS2 (N795), Whitwell, TN, Substantial damage. Wing hit a sprinkler while turning a low final. Aircraft ground looped.
- [Accident 19870708032579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870708032579A), Jul 8, 1987: Sphrth NIMBUS2 (N71JD), Hobbs, NM, Substantial damage. No elevator up response. Pilot bailed out. Crashed inverted in a flat spin. Suspect improperly assembled tail section

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