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Schempp-Hirth Ventus 2b | N

September 18th, 2026 | Edinburg, New York

Accident Location

  • City: Edinburg
  • State: New York
  • Latitude:
  • Longitude:
  • Airport ID: 1F2

Aircraft Info

  • N Number: N
  • Make: Schempp-Hirth
  • Model: Ventus 2b
  • Aircraft Category: Glider
  • Amateur Built: No

Pilot Info

  • PIC Name:
  • Gender: Male
  • Pilot Age:
  • Pilot Hours:
  • Flight School: No
  • Instructional Flight: No
  • Pilot Certification: Unknown
  • IFR Rating: Unknown
  • Pilot Error: Unknown
  • Pilot Medical: Unknown
  • Pilot Incapacitation: No

Analysis

  • Date: September 18th, 2026
  • Time: 2:25 PM Local Time
  • Day / Night: Day
  • VMC / IMC: VMC
  • Phase Of Flight: Maneuvering
  • Total People Onboard: 1
  • PIC Fatality: 1
  • PAX Fatalities: 0
  • Ground Fatalities: 0
  • Total Fatalities: 1
  • NTSB No:
  • NTSB Travel: Unknown
  • AQP Classification: 14) MID-AIR COLLISION, U-FIT

Probable Cause

DTSB: Pending. Mid Air collision with ASW 24 N94CG.

NTSB: NONE

Recommendation

DTSB: Pending.

NTSB: NONE

DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.