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 02, 2013 | Corona, NM | N62TW | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while ridge-soaring in gusty wind conditions. |
| Aug 08, 2009 | St. Elmo, AL | N70ZZ | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the…A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing. |
| Jul 05, 2007 | Bridgeport, CA | N11YD | Minor | substantial | The pilot's encounter with an unfavorable wind and high sink rate conditions. |
| Aug 07, 1995 | ROCKSPRINGS, TX | N307L | Minor | substantial | DEBONDING OF MYLAR TAPE THAT WAS USED TO SEAL A GAP ON THE ELEVATOR, WHICH RESULTED IN INADEQUATE ELEVATOR CONTROL AUTHORITY. |
| Apr 07, 1991 | LAKE COBB, CA | N81PT | Minor | substantial | THAT THE PILOT'S VISUAL LOOKOUT WAS IMPROPER. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE UNMARKED TRANSMISSION WIRE. |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
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