N16MG — 1979 Schempp-hirth K G MINI-NIMBUS C
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Oct 29, 2026
N16MG appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Oct 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 104
- Manufacturer
- Schempp-hirth K G
- Model
- MINI-NIMBUS C
- Year
- 1979
- Category
- Glider
- Engine
- None None
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s unsuccessful initial attempt to release from the tow plane at the start of an unstable takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a parked vehicle. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the vehicle’s proximity to the active runway.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1979 Schempp-hirth K G MINI-NIMBUS C).
- Mar 25, 2022deregistered — Thermal Research Corp
Frequently asked
- Has N16MG been in an accident?
- Yes. N16MG appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
- What kind of aircraft is N16MG?
- N16MG is a 1979 Schempp-hirth K G MINI-NIMBUS C (glider), serial number 104.
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