# Schempp-Hirth STANDARD CIRRUS - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 38019VE - Manufacturer (registry): SCHEMPP-HIRTH - Model: STANDARD 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 G23EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G23EU) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH - Registered aircraft: 64 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-standard-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 2026-03-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-03-04): Elevator Structure · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Standard-Cirrus. Effective Apr 9, 2026 - [AD 2022-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-06-04): Flight Control System · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau JANUS, Mini-Nimbus HS-7, Nimbus-2 and 1 more. Effective May 9, 2022 - [AD 99-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-03-01): Tailplane Locking Hook · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau JANUS, Mini-Nimbus HS-7, Nimbus-2 and 1 more. Effective Mar 12, 1999 - [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 83-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-16-02): Air Brake Drive Lever · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Standard-Cirrus. Effective Aug 24, 1983 - [AD 76-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-11-03): Tow Release Mechanism · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Standard-Cirrus. Effective Jun 10, 1976 - [AD 76-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-09-10): Aileron Control System · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Standard-Cirrus. Effective May 20, 1976 ## Registered aircraft (64, first 50) - [N108A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108A): [Clayton Harry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLAYTON%20HARRY%20L), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1971, S/N 140 - [N10LA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10LA): [Condon Anthony B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONDON%20ANTHONY%20B), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1972, S/N 280 - [N1117](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1117): [Lipe James E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LIPE%20JAMES%20E), [Rossville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Rossville), built 1969, S/N 14 - [N13D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13D): [Henshaw Fritz H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENSHAW%20FRITZ%20H), [Napa, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Napa), built 1971, S/N 171 - [N14JS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14JS): [Mcnett Eric V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCNETT%20ERIC%20V), [Topsham, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Topsham), built 1972, S/N 177 - [N1524T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1524T): [Young Dennis N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNG%20DENNIS%20N), [Glen Mills, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Glen%20Mills), built 1970, S/N 41 - [N177RF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N177RF): [Jones Gary R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20GARY%20R), [Albany, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Albany), built 1972, S/N 272 - [N184N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N184N): [Harper Robert J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARPER%20ROBERT%20J), [Broken Arrow, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Broken%20Arrow), built 1969, S/N 9 - [N1UD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1UD): [Spontak James S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPONTAK%20JAMES%20S), [Etters, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Etters), built 1970, S/N 34 - [N22FF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22FF): [Willat Garret I](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLAT%20GARRET%20I), [Warner Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Warner%20Springs), built 1973, S/N 330 - [N230XF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N230XF): [Walker Neiman J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WALKER%20NEIMAN%20J), [Denton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Denton), built 1972, S/N 209 - [N2429](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2429): [Bittner Charles K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BITTNER%20CHARLES%20K), [Maize, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Maize), built 1971, S/N 118 - [N26TE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26TE): [Standish Jason L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STANDISH%20JASON%20L), [Brook, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Brook), built 1971, S/N 101 - [N271BL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N271BL): [Vinarub Marc R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VINARUB%20MARC%20R), [Webster, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Webster), built 1972, S/N 271 - [N27826](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27826): [Bowen Stephen T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWEN%20STEPHEN%20T), [Englewood, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Englewood), built 1970, S/N 84 - [N279P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N279P): [N279p LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N279P%20LLC), [Homestead, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Homestead), built 1971, S/N 144 - [N2866](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2866): [Arnold David A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARNOLD%20DAVID%20A), [Jeffersonville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Jeffersonville), built 1970, S/N 60 - [N3247](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3247): [Bartels Lance R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARTELS%20LANCE%20R), [Freetown, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Freetown), built 1970, S/N 17 - [N333U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N333U): [Mason Steven K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MASON%20STEVEN%20K), [Rolla, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Rolla), built 1974, S/N 528 - [N3450G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3450G): [Salmons James B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SALMONS%20JAMES%20B), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), S/N 345G - [N3488](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3488): [Russell Tipton J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSSELL%20TIPTON%20J), [Muncie, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Muncie), built 1970, S/N 32 - [N3698](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3698): [Abair Alan A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABAIR%20ALAN%20A), [Cromwell, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Cromwell), built 1972, S/N 297G - [N3BJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3BJ): [Frazin Michael B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRAZIN%20MICHAEL%20B), [Bend, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Bend), built 1972, S/N 178 - [N3WH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3WH): [Northern California Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHERN%20CALIFORNIA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Livermore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Livermore), built 1973, S/N 324 - [N3XA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3XA): [Central Ohio Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20OHIO%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), built 1982, S/N 252 - [N4024](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4024): [Stoltz Charles T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STOLTZ%20CHARLES%20T), [Trenton, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Trenton), built 1972, S/N 206 - [N411JR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N411JR): [Collegiate Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLLEGIATE%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Greeley, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greeley), built 1970, S/N 35 - [N446E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N446E): [Ongstad Clifford C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ONGSTAD%20CLIFFORD%20C), [Surprise, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Surprise), built 1973, S/N 446 - [N468E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N468E): [Moore Michael D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOORE%20MICHAEL%20D), [Durham, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Durham), S/N 356G - [N49765](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N49765): [Preston Shane M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRESTON%20SHANE%20M), [Tuttle, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tuttle), built 1973, S/N 353 - [N4990G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4990G): [High Alpine Restaurant Ahcs Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGH%20ALPINE%20RESTAURANT%20AHCS%20INC), [Snowmass Village, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Snowmass%20Village), built 1972, S/N 267 - [N4CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4CC): [Brown Leslie Albert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20LESLIE%20ALBERT), [Saint Clair Shores, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Saint%20Clair%20Shores), built 1972, S/N 187 - [N4RF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4RF): [Jurado Alfonso E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JURADO%20ALFONSO%20E), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), S/N 338 - [N511X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N511X): [Mackenzie Franklin F Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACKENZIE%20FRANKLIN%20F%20TRUSTEE), [Cary, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Cary), built 1970, S/N 36 - [N55YR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55YR): [Armstrong Gregory A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARMSTRONG%20GREGORY%20A), [Bonita, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bonita), built 1970, S/N 79 - [N5668](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5668): [Beltz Thomas G Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELTZ%20THOMAS%20G%20JR), [Lehighton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Lehighton), built 1972, S/N 207 - [N56LS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N56LS): [Southern Eagles Soaring Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20EAGLES%20SOARING%20INC), [Butler, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Butler), built 1973, S/N 399 - [N581AG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N581AG): [Miner Daniel E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MINER%20DANIEL%20E), [Columbus, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Columbus), S/N 51 - [N6483](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6483): [Mrozinski Eric](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MROZINSKI%20ERIC), [Westford, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Westford), built 1971, S/N 124 - [N6484](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6484): [Gray Thomas M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAY%20THOMAS%20M), [Magnetic Springs, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Magnetic%20Springs), built 1971, S/N 125 - [N6485](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6485): [Atkinson Gary R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ATKINSON%20GARY%20R), [Pine Grove, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Pine%20Grove), built 1971, S/N 127 - [N6486](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6486): [Rippy Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIPPY%20ROBERT), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1971, S/N 129 - [N6MS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6MS): [Stafford Linda J DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STAFFORD%20LINDA%20J%20DBA), [Ann Arbor, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ann%20Arbor), built 1973, S/N 337 - [N71LS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N71LS): [Lundin Michael A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUNDIN%20MICHAEL%20A), [Ellensburg, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Ellensburg), built 1971, S/N 119 - [N726MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N726MC): [Okeson Trent J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OKESON%20TRENT%20J), [Spring, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Spring), built 1973, S/N 289G - [N72ZZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N72ZZ): [Ravanfar Kia N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAVANFAR%20KIA%20N), [Redondo Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Redondo%20Beach), built 1972, S/N 221 - [N777BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N777BD): [Franke Adam M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRANKE%20ADAM%20M), [Eagle, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Eagle), built 1972, S/N 266 - [N7898](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7898): [Everson John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVERSON%20JOHN), [Providence, RI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/RI/Providence), built 1970, S/N 45 - [N8082](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8082): [Worthen David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WORTHEN%20DAVID), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1971, S/N 152 - [N8085](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8085): [Oklahoma Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OKLAHOMA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Mustang, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Mustang), built 1971, S/N 161 All 64: https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-standard-cirrus/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (30) 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 ERA20LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA145), Apr 7, 2020: Schempp Hirth Standard Cirrus (N271BL), Groveland, FL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack following his premature termination of the tow for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin… - [NTSB WPR18FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA178), Jun 23, 2018: Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus (N7880), Aguila, AZ, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's exceedance of the glider's critical angle of attack while attempting a thermal climb at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude that precluded recovery. - [NTSB WPR15FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA144), Apr 11, 2015: Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus (N352D), Prescott Valley, AZ, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb after a ground-tow launch, which resulted in an aerodynamic… - [NTSB WPR12LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA250), Jun 7, 2012: Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus (N943SB), Sparks, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other, which resulted in a midair collision. - [NTSB CEN10CA542](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA542), Sep 5, 2010: Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus (N4664), Moriarty, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadvertent opening of the cockpit canopy for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX07LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA257), Aug 25, 2007: Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus (N62305), Heber, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin, undershoot and collision with the ground. - [NTSB LAX03LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA291), Sep 19, 2003: Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus (N71DA), Lone Pine, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate assembly of the glider and improper preflight inspection, which resulted in an inadvertent deployment of the spoilers. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle… - [NTSB NYC02FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA159), Aug 10, 2002: Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus (N47SS), Hilltown, PA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's improper pre-flight, and failure to follow procedures in the flight manual to determine that the stabilator was properly connected prior to flight, and which resulted in a loss of control… - [NTSB NYC97LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA084), Sep 25, 1996: Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS-S (N9775), Wadsworth, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent activation of the speed brakes while being towed for takeoff. Subsequently, the glider pilot lost sight of the tow airplane due to excessive altitude, released the tow rope,… - [NTSB LAX95LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA285), Aug 10, 1995: Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS-B (N462E), Peoria, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper inflight decision to attempt a tail wind landing to a short runway. - [NTSB FTW88DRG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DRG09), Sep 10, 1988: Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus (N8083), Briggs, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED AS HE MANEUVERED TO RE-ALIGN THE GLIDER DURING FINAL APPROACH FOR LANDING. THIS RESULTED IN 45-60 DEGREE BANK ANGLE AT VERY LOW ALTITUDES, WHICH… - [NTSB ATL88LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA151), Apr 22, 1988: Cirrus Design Standard (N3LB), Chester, SC, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX86LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA197), Apr 28, 1986: Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus (N5RM), Benson, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW83LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA375), Aug 14, 1983: Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus (N303RH), Lyons, TX, destroyed - [NTSB LAX83FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA242), May 22, 1983: Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus (N184N), Bridgeport, CA, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX80DUJ63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUJ63), May 22, 1980: Schemp Cirrus (N989E), Gababi Vlg, AZ, destroyed - [NTSB NYC80FNE14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FNE14), May 4, 1980: Schemp STD-CR (N15WB), North Adams, MA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79DUJ61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUJ61), Apr 7, 1979: Cirrus Skamp (N770R), Maricopa, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC78FNE27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNE27), Jul 12, 1978: Schempp-Hir Cirrus (N2RQ), Fitchburg, MA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI77DEM29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DEM29), Jun 25, 1977: Schemp Cirrus (N111JT), Ionia, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX77DUJ59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77DUJ59), Jun 11, 1977: Schemp Cirrus (N49765), Skull Valley, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC77FHM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHM02), Oct 23, 1976: Schemp Stdcir (N11JY), Minisink, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC76FGT05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FGT05), Sep 13, 1975: Schemp Cirrus (N6485), Fairfield, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76FKG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FKG17), Aug 20, 1975: Schemp SD-CRS (N230XF), Cordele, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK74DVG57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVG57), May 11, 1974: Schempp ST CIR (N184N), Kelseyville, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA73FLG50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FLG50), Jun 24, 1973: Schemp Cirrus (N8083), Chester, SC, destroyed - [NTSB OAK73DXQ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DXQ27), Apr 21, 1973: Cirrus Stndrd (N8670), Lovelock, NV, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX73DUJ75](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73DUJ75), Apr 14, 1973: Schemp Cirrus (N462E), San Manuel, AZ, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC73FFA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FFA05), Jul 8, 1972: Schempp STD-CR (N2429), Richfield Spng, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA72DKG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72DKG32), Aug 22, 1971: Schemp Cirrus (N26TE), Unadilla, GA, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (31) 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. - [Incident 20241124020359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241124020359I), Nov 24, 2024: Schempp-Hirth STANDARD CIRRUS (N411JR), Adrian, MI, No damage. Glider preflight was completed between 12:45 and 13:15 on 11/24/2024. Preflight check entailed a "positive control check" of the horizontal surface. That check… - [Accident 20200407003819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200407003819A), Apr 7, 2020: Schempp-Hirth STANDARD CIRRUS (N271BL), Clermont, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft departed runway 36 at 6FL0 with tow aircraft. At approximately 500 ft, shortly after takeoff, the glider unhooked from the tow rope. The glider flew… - [Accident 20180623007659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180623007659A), Jun 23, 2018: Schempp-Hirth STANDARD CIRRUS (N7880), Aguila, AZ, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On June 23, 2018, about 1408 MST, N7880, a Schempp-Hirth, Standard Cirrus glider, sustained substantial damage after impact with terrain while maneuvering near… - [Accident 20150411005259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150411005259A), Apr 11, 2015: Schempp-Hirth STANDARD CIRRUS (N352D), Coyote Springs, AZ, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On April 11, 2015 [privacy data omitted] was launched from a ground based winch system in a glider (N352D) a Schempp-Hirth, Standard Cirrus glider at the a.c.… - [Accident 20120607011021A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120607011021A), Jun 7, 2012: Schempp-Hirth STANDARD CIRRUS (N943SB), Sparks, NV, Substantial damage. Both gliders launched from air Sailing NV23. Both gliders were in a descent while searching for lift. The gliders collided almost head on. Both are high… - [Accident 20100905045309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100905045309A), Sep 5, 2010: Schempp-Hir STANDARD CI (N4664), Moriarity, NM, Substantial damage. Glider departed runway 026, departed northwest on tow. While passing through 2000 feet AGL, in moderate turbulance, canopy became unlatched. Pilot attempted to… - [Accident 20070825016689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070825016689A), Aug 25, 2007: Sphrth CIRRUSSTD (N62305), Heber, UT, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was downwind for runway 21 when the aircraft contacted the ground. The spoilers were deployed and the gear was up at the accident site. - [Accident 20030919022369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030919022369A), Sep 19, 2003: Sphrth CIRRUSSTD (N71DA), Lone Pine, CA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) The pilot had left home around 0430 in the morning for Lone Pine Airport. Pilot arrived at the airport around 1030 am. The pilot put the glider together… - [Accident 20020810018809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020810018809A), Aug 10, 2002: Sphrth CIRRUSSTD (N47SS), Hilltown, PA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (.19) On August 10, 2002, about 1350 eastern daylight time, a schempp-hirth standard Cirrus, N47SS, was destroyed when it collided with terrain during takeoff… - [Accident 19960925044639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960925044639A), Sep 25, 1996: Sphrth CIRRUS (N9775), Wadsworth, OH, Substantial damage. On glider tow spoilers popped open. Closed. Climb higher than tow craft. Released low. Went under wires. Groundloop (-23) the pilot/owner notified this office… - [Incident 19960511020459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960511020459I), May 11, 1996: Sphrth CIRRUS (N13D), Byron, CA, Minor damage. Narrative: approach was normal. The pilot noticed that the landing gear was not locked down. (It did not appear to be in the detent.) The pilot's left hand was… - [Accident 19950810040359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950810040359A), Aug 10, 1995: Sphrth CIRRUS (N462E), Peoria, AZ, Substantial damage. Ran out of thermals. Tried land at small dirt strip. Landed downwind up slope. Too high wing hit ground on s turn. - [Accident 19950806023719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950806023719A), Aug 6, 1995: Sphrth CIRRUSSTD (N462E), Peoria, AZ, Substantial damage. Ran out of thermals. Made off airport landing. - [Accident 19880910038129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880910038129A), Sep 10, 1988: Sphrth CIRRUSSTD (N8083), Briggs, TX, Destroyed. Caught the top of a fence and crashed while on short final for landing. - [Accident 19880422010129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880422010129A), Apr 22, 1988: Sphrth CIRRUSSTD (N3LB), Chester, SC, Substantial damage. Collided with trees trying to land in a plowed field after losing updrafts and unable to return to airport. - [Accident 19860428014559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860428014559A), Apr 28, 1986: Sphrth CIRRUSSTD (N5RM), Benson, AZ, Substantial damage. Glider made precautionary landing after losing lift, collided with rocks. - [Accident 19830814040499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830814040499A), Aug 14, 1983: Sphrth CIRRUSSTD (N303RH), Lyons, TX, Destroyed. Glider wing hit tree during off airport landing in pasture. - [Accident 19830522075432A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830522075432A), May 22, 1983: Sphrth CIRRUSSTD (N184N), Bridgeport, CA, Substantial damage. Another glider N6482 collided with his aircraft at 13000 ft. both were in a crosscountry race. Did not see approach - [Accident 19800522018519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800522018519A), May 22, 1980: Sphrth CIRRUS (N989E), Cababi Village, AZ, Destroyed. Lost lift over rough terrain. Committed to land. Wing hit tree turning final in attemmpt to land uphill. - [Accident 19800504011289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800504011289A), May 4, 1980: Sphrth CIRRUS (N15WB), North Adams, MA, Substantial damage. Downdraft off end of runway, landing in strong gusty wind. Glider hit blast fence at end of runway. - [Accident 19790407008229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790407008229A), Apr 7, 1979: Sphrth CIRRUSSTD (N770R), Maricopa, AZ, Substantial damage. Sailplane veered off runway during takeoff tow. Struck parked glider. Dust devils in area. Possible tow plane vortex - [Accident 19780712018089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780712018089A), Jul 12, 1978: Sphrth CIRRUSSTD (N2RQ), Fitchburg, MA, Substantial damage. Glider was observed in 50 deg nose down attitude prior to impact. Psy not performed. - [Accident 19770625015139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770625015139A), Jun 25, 1977: Sphrth CIRRUSSTD (N111JT), Ionia, MI, Substantial damage. Single wheel retractable. Collided with hidden furrow. - [Accident 19770611013299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770611013299A), Jun 11, 1977: Sphrth CIRRUSSTD (N49765), Skull Valley, AZ, Substantial damage. Lost sustaining lift. Ldg area selected obstructed by horses had to ld on unsuitable area. - [Accident 19761023036009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761023036009A), Oct 23, 1976: Sphrth CIRRUSSTD (N11JY), Minisink, NJ, Substantial damage. Lndd in open fld of cut corn stalks. 30 ft poles and wires on apch side, 3 ft fence on north side. - [Accident 19750913029519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750913029519A), Sep 13, 1975: Sphrth CIRRUSSTD (N6485), Fairfield, PA, Substantial damage. Loss of lift due to wind shift on glider flight. Struck lee side of mtn. Acft wheel eqpd. - [Accident 19750820026849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750820026849A), Aug 20, 1975: Sphrth CIRRUSSTD (N230XF), Cordele, GA, Substantial damage. Stalled drg turn. - [Accident 19740511012169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740511012169A), May 11, 1974: Sphrth CIRRUSSTD (N184N), Kelseyville, CA, Substantial damage. Lost lift. Single wheel,outrigger eqptd. - [Accident 19730624016989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730624016989A), Jun 24, 1973: Sphrth CIRRUSSTD (N8083), Chester, SC, Substantial damage. Drg ldg plt atmtd to avoid wires that crossed fld,l wing hit gnd. - [Accident 19730421009119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730421009119A), Apr 21, 1973: Sphrth CIRRUSSTD (N8670), Lovelock, NV, Substantial damage. Fuselage broke off forward of the tail section aft acft hit soft dirt. - [Accident 19730414010259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730414010259A), Apr 14, 1973: Sphrth CIRRUSSTD (N462E), San Manuel, AZ, Substantial damage. Lnd about 100 ft short,downdraft. L wg dug into grnd. Group wea brief. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau STANDARD CIRRUS](https://openairdocs.org/model/burkhart-grob-flugzeugbau-standard-cirrus): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1660210 --- 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.