# Schempp-Hirth VENTUS CM

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3800266
- Manufacturer (registry): SCHEMPP-HIRTH
- Model: VENTUS CM
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 4
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-ventus-cm

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.

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1)

- [SAIB CE-06-53](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-06-53): . Issued Jul 6, 2006

## Registered aircraft (4)

- [N18UF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18UF): [Johnson Daniel L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20DANIEL%20L), [Menomonie, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Menomonie), built 1993, S/N 94
- [N19EE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19EE): [Pinky Swear LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PINKY%20SWEAR%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1989, S/N 19
- [N31HB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31HB): [Haller Theodore R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HALLER%20THEODORE%20R), [Clermont, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Clermont), S/N 20
- [N811DG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N811DG): [Goldman Danny D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOLDMAN%20DANNY%20D), [Hillsborough, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Hillsborough), built 1990, S/N 45

## NTSB investigations (4)

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 SEA07FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA231), Aug 10, 2007: Schempp-Hirth Ventus-CM (N41BM), Benton, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering and the inadvertent entry into a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the mountainous terrain conditions, unfavorable wind…
- [NTSB FTW98LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA284), Jun 15, 1998: Schempp-Hirth Ventus CM (N94DP), Taos, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare. Contributing to the accident was the sudden wind shift which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable when the aircraft was on final approach to land.
- [NTSB BFO91LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA082), Sep 14, 1991: Schempp-Hirth Venus CM (N102AG), New Castle, VA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL MUSH. CONTRIBUTING WAS A HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE CAUSING DETERIORATED AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE, AND AN INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT…
- [NTSB FTW91LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA114), Jul 2, 1991: Schempp-Hirth Ventus CM (N9999R), Marfa, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE APPROACH. FACTORS WERE THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, THE DOWNDRAFT, AND THE DTERIORTED CLIMB PERFORMANCE.

## FAA accident and incident reports (6)

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 20230723017859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230723017859I), Jul 23, 2023: Schempp-Hirth VENTUS CM (N811DG), Blairstown, NJ, No damage. Pilot 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…
- [Accident 20070809021289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070809021289A), Aug 9, 2007: Sphrth VENTUSCM (N41BM), Benton, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) The glider impacted mountainous terrain and was destroyed at approximately 10,000 fet MSL near boundary peak in the inyo national forest.
- [Incident 20060527011159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060527011159I), May 27, 2006: Sphrth VENTUSCM (N12ZZ), Roanoke, VA, Minor damage. (-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…
- [Accident 19980614024799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980614024799A), Jun 14, 1998: N94DP, Taos, NM, Substantial damage. Motorized glider experienced wind shift on short final. Impacated rwy hard enough to damage wings. Exceeded control (-23) during landing at Taos, NM, airport…
- [Accident 19910914039879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910914039879A), Sep 14, 1991: Sphrth VENTUSA (N102AG), New Castle, VA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Motorized glider collided with wires on low climbout. Over gross weight and hot day were factors. Low power engine.
- [Accident 19910702025589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910702025589A), Jul 2, 1991: Sphrth VENTUSA (N9999R), Marfa, TX, Substantial damage. Lost lift on motorized launch,struck a fence and impacted sideways. Density altitude and downdraft plus low power.

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