N81PT - SCHEMPP-HIRTH VENTUS B/16.6

N81PT

SCHEMPP-HIRTH VENTUS B/16.6

Glider · None · Experimental

1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner

LEONARD STEVEN E

Registrant Type

Individual

Location

WICHITA, KS

Status

Valid

Certificate Issued

Mar 11, 2025

Airworthiness Date

Nov 22, 1985

Expires

Mar 31, 2032

Approved Operations

Racing

Airframe

Manufacturer

SCHEMPP-HIRTH

Model

VENTUS B/16.6

Year

Serial Number

258

Seats

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

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)

AB085A

Mode S Code (Octal)

52604132

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

Apr 7, 1991 Accident Substantial LAKE COBB, CA

Injuries1 minor

Phase of Flight-

ConditionsVMC

OperationFAR 091

Probable Cause

THAT THE PILOT'S VISUAL LOOKOUT WAS IMPROPER. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE UNMARKED TRANSMISSION WIRE.

NTSB LAX91LA163