Schempp-Hirth Ventus Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 37 events recorded from 1984 to 2015.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2009 | Paragonah, UT | N68MP | Fatal (1) | substantial | The glider departed controlled flight for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 23, 2008 | Midlothian, TX | N47JD | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to an incapacitating cardiac event. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor decision …The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to an incapacitating cardiac event. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor decision to fly with known serious medical issues. |
| Oct 26, 2007 | Salida, CO | N36LB | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. |
| Aug 10, 2007 | Benton, CA | N41BM | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering and the inadvertent entry into a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the …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 conditions, and the terrain-induced turbulent wind conditions. |
| Sep 07, 2002 | Peoria, AZ | N114RP | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's abrupt maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Jul 05, 1997 | HOBBS, NM | N80077 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to select an off-field landing site with sufficient time/altitude to perform the landing which led to his failure to maintain airs…The pilot's failure to select an off-field landing site with sufficient time/altitude to perform the landing which led to his failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the unfavorable wind. |
| Jun 13, 1991 | DURANGO, CO | N418CH | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE ABSENCE OF THERMAL LIFT, THE PILOT'S APPREHENSION, AND HIS LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA. |
| Aug 24, 1986 | MIDDLETOWN, NY | N7XT | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 19, 1985 | WAITSFIELD, VT | N240WT | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 12, 1984 | EPHRATA, WA | N17KS | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
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