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Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B

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Aircraft model · Glider · Glider · registry code 3802053

Manufacturer (registry)
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Model
VENTUS-2B
Registry code
3802053
Registered
22 aircraft
Type
Glider
Engines
None
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSG04CE
Holder
Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 29

1995Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 4

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

2004In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Airframe · Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B

SAIB CE-04-40Issued Jan 7, 2004
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  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3802053'))
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Registered aircraft · 22

N102HSRegistration Pending · Castle Rock, CORegistration pendingBuilt 1995 · S/N 16N106DEIcarus 5280 Soaring LLC · Fort Worth, TXBuilt 2002 · S/N 131N11WXPinney Charles W · Tucson, AZBuilt 2004 · S/N 159
See all 22 registered aircraft
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3802053')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 6

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 5 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA26LA346Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportSchemp-Hirth Ventus · Edinburg, NYOn September 18, 2026, about 1426 eastern daylight time, a Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2B glider, N61XC, and a Schleicher ASW-24 glider, N94CG, collided in flight near Edinburg, New York. The pilot of the Schempp-Hirth was fatally injured and the glider was…Sep 18, 2026 · N61XC · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB ERA14CA126Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus 2B · Burnsville, NCThe pilot's improper use of the spoilers, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent impact with trees.Feb 18, 2014 · N411SD · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA336Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B · Corona, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while ridge-soaring in gusty wind conditions.Jun 2, 2013 · N62TW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA495Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B · Madisonville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while landing in a crosswind.Aug 20, 2010 · N710RJ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA459Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B · Batesville, TXBoth glider pilots' inability to see and avoid the other resulting in a mid-air collision.Aug 4, 2010 · N7470C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97FA249Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B · Hobbs, NMThe pilot's failure to select an off-field landing site with sufficient time/altitude to perform the landing which led to his failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the unfavorable wind.Jul 5, 1997 · N80077 · Destroyed
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('3802053')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 4

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20140218002259ASchempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B · Burnsville, NCReport from tow pilot stated that after release of the glider, the aircraft began an immediate descent. Tow pilot called glider pilot and asked if he was ok and the garbled statement was yes. The tow pilot stated she had told the glider pilot she saw the…Feb 18, 2014 · N411SD · Substantial damageAccident 20100820046839ASchempp-Hir VENTUS-2B · Madisonville, TXThe pilot was maneuvering about 1.9 miles from the Madisonville airport when he had to land off field, due to the loss of thermal activity. The pilot selected a field in the area and landed with a 15 to 18 knot 90 degree crosswind. After touchdown, the pilot…Aug 20, 2010 · N710RJ · Substantial damageAccident 20100804047652ASchempp-Hir VENTUS-2B · Batesville, TXPilot fatally injured after midair collision while participating in a glider race. Aircraft impacted ground inverted with canopy intact and pilot harness fastened. N8829A was the other aircraft involved in the midair collision and made a succesful landing…Aug 4, 2010 · N7470C · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19970705046409AN80077 · Hobbs, NM(-23) The pilot reported that he was making an off airport landing near Hobbs, NM. Witnesses reported the aircraft was flying low; entered a climb; the wings rocked, and then the aircraft spiraled down hitting wires; then the ground.Jul 5, 1997 · N80077 · No damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

The same model under other registry codes

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

Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau VENTUS 2B2 registered aircraftRegistry code 3802056
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  WHERE m.match_key = 'VENTUS2B' AND m.code NOT IN ('3802053')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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