Aircraft model · Glider · Glider · registry code 3800266

Manufacturer (registry)
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Model
VENTUS CM
Registry code
3800266
Registered
4 aircraft
Type
Glider
Engines
Reciprocating
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 · 10

1989Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 10 aircraft
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19931

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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No ADs matched this model

Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Airframe · Schempp-Hirth VENTUS CM

SAIB CE-06-53Issued Jul 6, 2006
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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 ('3800266'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 4

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3800266')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 4

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

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

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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 ('3800266')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 6

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

Incident 20230723017859ISchempp-Hirth Ventus CM · Blairstown, NJPilot was performing a personal flight in his glider and was returning to the Blairstown, NJ airport. He stated that as he was returning he began to lose lift and at approximately 1000 feet AGL he realized he would not make it to the airport. He elected to…Jul 23, 2023 · N811DG · No damageAccident 20070809021289ASphrth Ventuscm · Benton, CA(-23) The glider impacted mountainous terrain and was destroyed at approximately 10,000 fet MSL near boundary peak in the inyo national forest.Aug 9, 2007 · N41BM · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20060527011159ISphrth Ventuscm · Roanoke, VA(-23) The glider was at low altitude when the pilot attempted to start the auxiliary engine. The engine failed to start and the pilot then made an off airport landing into a vacant field. Upon landing the glider struck a small sapling causing minor damage to…May 27, 2006 · N12ZZ · Minor damageAccident 19980614024799AN94DP · Taos, NMMotorized glider experienced wind shift on short final. Impacated rwy hard enough to damage wings. Exceeded control (-23) during landing at Taos, NM, airport glider was forced down onto runway abruptly from an altitude of 100 ft by a sudden gust of wind,…Jun 14, 1998 · N94DP · Substantial damageAccident 19910914039879ASphrth Ventusa · New Castle, VAMotorized glider collided with wires on low climbout. Over gross weight and hot day were factors. Low power engine.Sep 14, 1991 · N102AG · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 19910702025589ASphrth Ventusa · Marfa, TXLost lift on motorized launch,struck a fence and impacted sideways. Density altitude and downdraft plus low power.Jul 2, 1991 · N9999R · Substantial damage
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3800266')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.