# Schempp-Hirth K G VENTUS A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3802050
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHEMPP-HIRTH K G
- Model: VENTUS A
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 5
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-k-g-ventus-a

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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## Registered aircraft (5)

- [N10MG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10MG): [Noss John F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NOSS%20JOHN%20F), [Round Hill, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Round%20Hill), built 1980, S/N 14
- [N20MG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20MG): [Geres Charles K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GERES%20CHARLES%20K), [Casa Grande, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Casa%20Grande), built 1982, S/N 86
- [N2649Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2649Q): [Mullarney Alasdar J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MULLARNEY%20ALASDAR%20J), [Cardiff By The Sea, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Cardiff%20By%20The%20Sea), built 1981, S/N 65
- [N49379](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49379): [United States Southwest Soaring Museum (Usssm)](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNITED%20STATES%20SOUTHWEST%20SOARING%20MUSEUM%20(USSSM)), [Moriarty, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Moriarty), built 1984, S/N 58
- [N841CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N841CB): [Work Stephen A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WORK%20STEPHEN%20A), [Placitas, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Placitas), built 1980, S/N 12

## 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 DEN08LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA127), Jul 23, 2008: Schempp-Hirth Ventus A (N47JD), Midlothian, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to an incapacitating cardiac event. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor decision to fly with known serious medical issues.
- [NTSB FTW95LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA335), Aug 7, 1995: Schempp-Hirth Ventus A (N307L), Rocksprings, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: DEBONDING OF MYLAR TAPE THAT WAS USED TO SEAL A GAP ON THE ELEVATOR, WHICH RESULTED IN INADEQUATE ELEVATOR CONTROL AUTHORITY.
- [NTSB NYC86FHM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FHM03), Aug 24, 1986: Schempp-Hirth Ventus A (N7XT), Middletown, NY, destroyed, 1 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 20080723841769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080723841769A), Jul 23, 2008: Sphrth VENTUSA (N47JD), Midlothian, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23)On July 23, 2008, about 1245 central daylight time (CDT), a schepp-hirth ventus-a glider, N47JD, departed controlled flight ans subsequently impacted…
- [Accident 19950807023699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950807023699A), Aug 7, 1995: Sphrth VENTUSA (N307L), Rocksprings, TX, Substantial damage. Unable accelerate glide speed and elevator problem. Bailed out. Mylar gap seal tape came loose on elevator.
- [Accident 19860824041809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860824041809A), Aug 24, 1986: Sphrth VENTUSA (N7XT), Middletown, NY, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Glider began porpoising on tow. Released and crashed. Unable find cause except pilot lacked skill in type.
- [Accident 19840712065261A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840712065261A), Jul 12, 1984: Sphrth VENTUSA (N919R), Ephrata, WA, Destroyed. Overtook and struck another glider N17KS that was circling with 7 gliders in thermal. Was trying to enter thermal.

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