No fatalities
22 Apr 2021: SCHEMPP HIRTH VENTUS C — Wagener, SC
On 22 Apr 2021, a SCHEMPP HIRTH VENTUS C was involved in an aviation accident near Wagener, SC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Impact with trees during a forced landing in atmospheric lift conditions that were insufficient to maintain flight. Contributing was the pilot’s delayed decision to return to the airport. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
Impact with trees during a forced landing in atmospheric lift conditions that were insufficient to maintain flight. Contributing was the pilot’s delayed decision to return to the airport.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Effect on operationAttain/maintain not possiblePilot