N240WT

Destroyed
Fatal

SCHEMPP-HIRTH VENTUS-B S/N: 6/1

Summary

On June 19, 1985, a Schempp-hirth VENTUS-B (N240WT) was involved in an accident near Waitsfield, VT. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC85FA152. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N240WT.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 19, 1985
NTSB Number
NYC85FA152
Location
WAITSFIELD, VT
Event ID
20001214X36888
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Serial Number
6/1
Engine Type
Electric
Model / ICAO
VENTUS-B ARCE
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
Country
United States

NTSB Investigation In Progress

Probable cause and narrative details have not yet been published for this accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC85FA152