Aircraft type
Schempp Hirth NIMBUS 3 accidents and incidents
Occurrences involving a Schempp Hirth NIMBUS 3, with variants merged.
5 records from 1997 to 2014, 1 of them fatal. Most often in California.
Occurrences55 accidents · 0 incidents · 5 mapped
Fatal occurrences1Fatality total known for 5 of 5
Reported fatalities2Plus 1 serious injuries reported
Years1997–201416 Jun 1997 – 6 Jun 2014
By year
Airports most often reported
| Airport | Occurrences | Share | Fatal occurrences | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siskiyou County Airport (SIY) | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | |
| Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) | 20.0% | 1 | 2 | |
| GHSA-Wallis Glideport (TE71) | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | |
| Minden-Tahoe Airport (MEV) | 20.0% | 0 | 0 |
US states and territories
| State | Occurrences | Share | Fatal occurrences | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 40.0% | 0 | 0 | |
| Nevada | 20.0% | 0 | 0 | |
| New Mexico | 20.0% | 1 | 2 | |
| Texas | 20.0% | 0 | 0 |
Deadliest occurrences
| Occurrence | Date | Total fatalities | Location | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN01FA105 · Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-3DM | 24 May 2001 | 2 | Alamogordo, NM, United States | 1 |
All occurrences
Showing 5 of 5, newest first
- CEN14CA280 · Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3/24.5Show on map
6 Jun 2014 · Wallis, TX, United States
- SEA07CA162 · Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-3DMShow on map
16 Jun 2007 · Minden, NV, United States
- LAX01LA220 · Schempp-Hirth Nimbus 3/24.5Show on map
23 Jun 2001 · Montague, CA, United States
- DEN01FA105 · Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-3DMShow on map
24 May 2001 · Alamogordo, NM, United States · 2 fatal
- LAX97LA215 · Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 3/24.5 NIMBUS 3/2Show on map
16 Jun 1997 · MACDOEL, CA, United States