Schempp-hirth VENTUS-2B — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 32 Schempp-hirth VENTUS-2B airframes on record (built 1995–2007), 22 currently registered. 3 have one or more NTSB accident records (3 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
32
Airframes
22
Registered
1995–2007
Years
3
NTSB records
Recent Schempp-hirth VENTUS-2B accidents
The pilot's improper use of the spoilers, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent impact with trees.
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while ridge-soaring in gusty wind conditions.
Both glider pilots’ inability to see and avoid the other resulting in a mid-air collision.