- Manufacturer (registry)
- SCHEMPP-HIRTH
- Model
- VENTUS B/16.6
- Registry code
- 3802061
- Registered
- 15 aircraft
- Type
- Glider
- Engines
- None
- Seats
- 1
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification
- Not type certificated
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 · 23
| 1982 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
No ADs matched this model
Registered aircraft · 15
N122BFEsser Klaus M · Downingtown, PAN13EEJurado Alfonso Ernesto · Miami, FLN210WHPattist Todd W · Middlefield, CTN27SMWayt Kevin D · Ladera Ranch, CAN284BMSielicki Tomasz · Joliet, ILN300YYant Emory W Jr · Jacksonville, FLN301MBBuist Mark C · Monument, CON371MTTerry Alvin M · Longmont, CON48DMOsterlund Stanislav · Santa Cruz, CAN60RHCorbin William P · Cheyenne, WYN703BERichmond Richard C · Reno, NVN75EFMakowiecki Maciej · Woodland Hills, CAN81PTLeonard Steven E · Wichita, KSN8GNWrobel Daniel E · Farr West, UTN910BCLarue Philip J · Lansdale, PA
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3802061')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3802061')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 7
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 6 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB ERA11LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 · Warren, VTThe pilot's inadvertent deployment of the airbrake handle past the upper limit of its normal operating range, which resulted in binding of the controls.NTSB DEN08LA017Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 · Salida, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain.NTSB DEN03LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 · Boulder, COpilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making. Contributing factors include the thunderstorms, the lack of suitable terrain available for a precautionary landing and the water.NTSB DEN99LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 · Hobbs, NMThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning. Factors were the loss of thermal lift, the subsequent stall/spin, and the fence post that he impacted.NTSB LAX91LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 · Lake Cobb, CAThat the pilot's visual lookout was improper. Contributing to this accident was the unmarked transmission wire.NTSB DEN86LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth VENTUS-B · Alamogordo, NMUpon returning to the arpt, the plt decided to make a fly-by. The plt reported that while on a modified downwind at an alt of aprx 50 ft AGL, the glider which he was piloting encountered adverse winds and downdrafts. Control of the acft was lost and it…NTSB DEN85LA216Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus B · Colorado Sprgs, CODuring takeoff the glider left wing touched the ground. The glider then cartwheeled sustaining substantial damage.
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
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 ('3802061')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
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 ('3802061')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 9
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Incident 20170716014549ISchempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 · Truckee, CAAirman reported a hard landing in his sailplane resulting in minor damage. Classified as an incident. A reveiw of airman and aircraft records found no discrepancies.Accident 20101018049839ASchempp-Hir Ventus B/16 · Warren, VTPilot stated that while on downwind leg, airspeed increased and aircraft started to climb. Pilot extended drag brakes and airspeed decreased. Pilot stated that he attempted to close the drag brakes however they failed to lower. The aircraft continued to lose…Accident 20071026023789ASphrth VENTUSB166 · Salida, CO(-23) Aircraft accident site examination indicated that pilot may have entered a low speed stall/spin at low altitude. Wreckage indicated a low speed, near vertical impact with the ground. Aircraft flight control surfaces were accounted for and all flight…Accident 20030807019859ASphrth VENTUSB166 · Gross Reservoir, CO(-23) Mr. Bogdanovich (mr.b) stated he was on a cross country soaring trip when the thunderstorm front developed very rapidly along the front range. He decided to abort the x-country and return to 1V5. Storms walled off the return, so Mr. B elected to attempt…Incident 20011028035579ISphrth VENTUSB166 · Perry, SC(-23) An experimental glider was performing a winch launch on a new winch. The winch lost power as the glider started to rotate at abt 30-40 feet. The glider made a hard landing collapsing the landing gear. The pilot sustained minor injuries.Accident 19990711008899AN176V · Hobbs, NMAcft landed short of intended landing area, struck fence post, and ground looped. (-23) the following is an accident report from the department of public safety, state of new Mexico, officer ernest garcia : "on July 11, 1999 at approx. 1900 hours, I was…Accident 19910407008989ASphrth Ventusb · Lake Cobb, CASoaring over mountains ran out of thermals. Struck hidden wire off airport landing. Failed see wire.Accident 19860101000039ASphrth Ventusb · Alamogordo, NMMade a low pass parallel to the runway. Pulled up, encountered turbulence and downdraft, spun to ground impact.Accident 19850810037809ASphrth Ventusb · Colorado Spring, COLifted off before tow plane, pitched up and stalled. Right wing and nose impacted runway.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3802061')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3802061')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.