# Schempp-Hirth VENTUS B/16.6 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3802061 - Manufacturer (registry): SCHEMPP-HIRTH - Model: VENTUS B/16.6 - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Not type certificated - Registered aircraft: 15 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-ventus-b-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) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (15) - [N122BF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N122BF): [Esser Klaus M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ESSER%20KLAUS%20M), [Downingtown, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Downingtown), built 1987, S/N 323 - [N13EE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13EE): [Jurado Alfonso Ernesto](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JURADO%20ALFONSO%20ERNESTO), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), S/N 318 - [N210WH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N210WH): [Pattist Todd W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PATTIST%20TODD%20W), [Middlefield, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Middlefield), built 1987, S/N 342 - [N27SM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27SM): [Wayt Kevin D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAYT%20KEVIN%20D), [Ladera Ranch, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ladera%20Ranch), built 1983, S/N 156 - [N284BM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N284BM): [Sielicki Tomasz](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIELICKI%20TOMASZ), [Joliet, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Joliet), built 1984, S/N 226 - [N300Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N300Y): [Yant Emory W Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YANT%20EMORY%20W%20JR), [Jacksonville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jacksonville), built 1986, S/N 300 - [N301MB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N301MB): [Buist Mark C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUIST%20MARK%20C), [Monument, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Monument), S/N 149 - [N371MT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N371MT): [Terry Alvin M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TERRY%20ALVIN%20M), [Longmont, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Longmont), built 1983, S/N 166 - [N48DM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48DM): [Osterlund Stanislav](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OSTERLUND%20STANISLAV), [Santa Cruz, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Cruz), built 1984, S/N 201 - [N60RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60RH): [Corbin William P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORBIN%20WILLIAM%20P), [Cheyenne, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Cheyenne), built 1984, S/N 210 - [N703BE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N703BE): [Richmond Richard C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHMOND%20RICHARD%20C), [Reno, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Reno), S/N 292 - [N75EF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N75EF): [Makowiecki Maciej](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAKOWIECKI%20MACIEJ), [Woodland Hills, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Woodland%20Hills), built 1985, S/N 243 - [N81PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N81PT): [Leonard Steven E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEONARD%20STEVEN%20E), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), S/N 258 - [N8GN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8GN): [Wrobel Daniel E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WROBEL%20DANIEL%20E), [Farr West, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Farr%20West), built 1984, S/N 222 - [N910BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N910BC): [Larue Philip J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARUE%20PHILIP%20J), [Lansdale, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Lansdale), built 1983, S/N 164 ## NTSB investigations (7) 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 ERA11LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA025), Oct 18, 2010: Schempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 (N188PX), Warren, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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 DEN08LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA017), Oct 26, 2007: Schempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 (N36LB), Salida, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. - [NTSB DEN03LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA143), Aug 7, 2003: Schempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 (N25RN), Boulder, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: pilot'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 DEN99LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA117), Jul 11, 1999: Schempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 (N176V), Hobbs, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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 LAX91LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA163), Apr 7, 1991: Schempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 (N81PT), Lake Cobb, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THAT THE PILOT'S VISUAL LOOKOUT WAS IMPROPER. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE UNMARKED TRANSMISSION WIRE. - [NTSB DEN86LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA059), Jan 1, 1986: Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B (N166JD), Alamogordo, NM, destroyed - [NTSB DEN85LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA216), Aug 10, 1985: Schempp-Hirth Ventus B (N25RN), Colorado Sprgs, CO, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (9) 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 20170716014549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170716014549I), Jul 16, 2017: Schempp-Hirth VENTUS B/16.6 (N301JH), Truckee, CA, Minor damage. Airman reported a hard landing in his sailplane resulting in minor damage. Classified as an incident. A reveiw of airman and aircraft records found no… - [Accident 20101018049839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101018049839A), Oct 18, 2010: Schempp-Hir VENTUS B/16 (N188PX), Warren, VT, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that while on downwind leg, airspeed increased and aircraft started to climb. Pilot extended drag brakes and airspeed decreased. Pilot stated that… - [Accident 20071026023789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071026023789A), Oct 26, 2007: Sphrth VENTUSB166 (N36LB), Salida, CO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-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… - [Accident 20030807019859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030807019859A), Aug 7, 2003: Sphrth VENTUSB166 (N25RN), Gross Reservoir, CO, Substantial damage. (-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… - [Incident 20011028035579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011028035579I), Oct 28, 2001: Sphrth VENTUSB166 (N166JD), Perry, SC, Minor damage. (-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… - [Accident 19990711008899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990711008899A), Jul 11, 1999: N176V, Hobbs, NM, Substantial damage. Acft landed short of intended landing area, struck fence post, and ground looped. (-23) the following is an accident report from the department of public… - [Accident 19910407008989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910407008989A), Apr 7, 1991: Sphrth VENTUSB (N81PT), Lake Cobb, CA, Substantial damage. Soaring over mountains ran out of thermals. Struck hidden wire off airport landing. Failed see wire. - [Accident 19860101000039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860101000039A), Jan 1, 1986: Sphrth VENTUSB (N166JD), Alamogordo, NM, Destroyed. Made a low pass parallel to the runway. Pulled up, encountered turbulence and downdraft, spun to ground impact. - [Accident 19850810037809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850810037809A), Aug 10, 1985: Sphrth VENTUSB (N25RN), Colorado Spring, CO, Substantial damage. Lifted off before tow plane, pitched up and stalled. Right wing and nose impacted runway. --- 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.