# Schempp-Hirth VENTUS 2A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3802060
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHEMPP-HIRTH
- Model: VENTUS 2A
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS G04CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G04CE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH
- Registered aircraft: 7
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-ventus-2a

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 2023-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-17-05): Drag Control System · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Ventus-2a and Ventus-2b. Effective Oct 12, 2023
- [AD 2022-05-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-05-05): Flight Control System · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Ventus-2a and Ventus-2b. Effective Apr 11, 2022
- [AD 2016-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-22-01): Flight Controls · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Discus-2a, Discus-2b, Discus-2c and 3 more. Effective Dec 1, 2016
- [AD 2004-08-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-12): Elevator mass balance · Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Discus-2a, Discus-2b, Ventus-2a and 1 more. Effective Jun 4, 2004
- [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

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1)

- [SAIB CE-04-40](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-40): . Issued Jan 7, 2004

## Registered aircraft (7)

- [N130CW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N130CW): [Ward Allen M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARD%20ALLEN%20M), [Andalusia, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Andalusia), built 2002, S/N 130
- [N547CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N547CM): [Arnold Sarah D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARNOLD%20SARAH%20D), [Benton, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Benton), built 2002, S/N 125
- [N57LK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57LK): [Sky Sailing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20SAILING%20INC), [Warner Springs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Warner%20Springs), built 2002, S/N 137
- [N58HR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58HR): [Norris James M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORRIS%20JAMES%20M), [Santa Barbara, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Barbara), built 1998, S/N 71
- [N654DB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N654DB): [Mcintire Louis V Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCINTIRE%20LOUIS%20V%20JR), [Pecos, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Pecos), built 1999, S/N 94
- [N67TT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N67TT): [L/D Max Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/L%2FD%20MAX%20SALES%20LLC), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), built 1998, S/N 74
- [N917VW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N917VW): [Larsen Robert T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARSEN%20ROBERT%20T), [Moretown, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Moretown), built 2003, S/N 153

## 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 GAA19CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA469), Jul 26, 2019: Schempp Hirth Ventus 2A (N57LK), Wurtsboro, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to properly secure the glider’s canopy before flight, which resulted in it opening in flight and the pilot's inability to maintain an appropriate final approach path and altitude,…

## 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 20190726015689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190726015689A), Jul 26, 2019: Schempp-Hirth VENTUS 2A (N57LK), Wurtsboro, NY, Substantial damage. Accident occurred 07/26/19 1800Z Wurtsboro NY (N82) shortly after departure aircraft attempted to returned to land. N57LK Schempp-Hirth glider crashed into…

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