# Schempp Hirth NIMBUS II

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 38019VF
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHEMPP HIRTH
- Model: NIMBUS II
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 3
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-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)

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.

## Registered aircraft (3)

- [N118YV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N118YV): [Mahony John P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAHONY%20JOHN%20P), [Ballston Spa, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Ballston%20Spa), S/N 25
- [N2511T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2511T): [Hoglan Brett A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOGLAN%20BRETT%20A), [Brighton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Brighton), S/N 3
- [N517BK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N517BK): [Harbison Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARBISON%20MICHAEL%20J), [Minden, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Minden), S/N 145

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 WPR12CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA304), Jul 13, 2012: Schempp Hirth Nimbus II (N96132), Redmond, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of aerodynamic lift that resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20120713013809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120713013809A), Jul 13, 2012: Schempp Hirth NIMBUS II (N96132), Bend, OR, Substantial damage. The glider's right wing contacted a tree during an off airport landing approximately 15 miles west of the Bend airport (kbdn). The glider was towed to an…

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Chase-Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS II](https://openairdocs.org/model/chase-schempp-hirth-nimbus-ii): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0562266

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