Stemme Gmbh & Co S10-VT — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
There are 50 Stemme Gmbh & Co S10-VT airframes on record (built 1997–2014), 32 currently registered. 5 have one or more NTSB accident records (5 records total, 2 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 22, 2026.
Recent Stemme Gmbh & Co S10-VT accidents
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
The pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
The pilot's encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the climb performance of the powered glider and resulted in his inability to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly near building clouds and rain shower activity.
The mechanic’s failure to inspect the tightness of the bolts that connected the flexible disk to the driveshaft, which resulted in the failure of these components.
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in terrain-induced turbulent wind conditions, resulting in an inadvertent entry into a stall/spin.