Flight Tracker
N166W
1987 SCHEMPP-HIRTH VENTUS A/16.6
Glider · None · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
KUENZI STEVEN M
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
ALAMOGORDO, NM
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 21, 2020
Airworthiness Date
Jul 31, 1987
Expires
Aug 31, 2027
Approved Operations
Racing, Exhibition

Airframe

Manufacturer
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Model
VENTUS A/16.6
Year
1987
Serial Number
343
Seats
1
Engines
-
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Type
None
Power
-

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A109EC
Mode S Code (Octal)
50204754

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jun 1, 1994 Accident Substantial FAIRFIELD, PA
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE MANEUVER.

NTSB BFO94LA083