# Schempp-Hirth VENTUS A/16.6

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3802052
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHEMPP-HIRTH
- Model: VENTUS A/16.6
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 4
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-ventus-a-16-6

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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None matched.

## Registered aircraft (4)

- [N166W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N166W): [Kuenzi Steven M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUENZI%20STEVEN%20M), [Alamogordo, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Alamogordo), built 1987, S/N 343
- [N38KM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38KM): [Kalapos Bela L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KALAPOS%20BELA%20L), [Naples, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Naples), built 1982, S/N 94
- [N555GF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N555GF): [Robinson Erik S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBINSON%20ERIK%20S), [Truckee, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Truckee), built 1984, S/N 297
- [N62EZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62EZ): [Fahrner Steven](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAHRNER%20STEVEN), [Bend, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Bend), built 1984, S/N 203

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 BFO94LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA083), Jun 1, 1994: Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-C (N166W), Fairfield, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE MANEUVER.
- [NTSB LAX92LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA225), May 31, 1992: Schempp-Hirth Ventus A/16.6 (N8KS), Tucson, AZ, destroyed. Probable cause: THE INFLIGHT DISCONNECTION OF THE RIGHT AILERON 'OTELLIER COUPLER FITTING DUE TO LUBRICANTS ON THE COUPLER SLIDE LOCK PLATE, AND THE FAILURE OF THE GLIDER MANUFACTURER TO INCLUDE APPROPRIATE…

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 19940601013349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940601013349A), Jun 1, 1994: Sphrth VENTUSA (N166W), Fairfield, PA, Substantial damage. Exceeded design load in abrupt manuevers. Bailed out after airframe failure. Chute open, but fell through trees.
- [Accident 19920531017409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920531017409A), May 31, 1992: Sphrth VENTUSA (N8KS), Tucson, AZ, Destroyed. Right aileron became disconnected in flight. Uncontrolled spiral. Bailed out. Slide lock fitting lubed in error.

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