Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS
15 on the U.S. register. Built from 1968 to 1971; half of them date from 1969 or earlier. Texas has the most (4). 13% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the CIRRUS from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Glider · Gliders
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (15)
- Seats
- 1
- Cruise speed
- about 60 mph
- Maker on the register
- Schempp-Hirth
- Registered
- earliest certificate January 27, 1969; newest June 2, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Texas4Kansas2California2Wisconsin1Washington1Virginia1Utah1Tennessee1Michigan1Delaware1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual13 (87%)LLC1 (7%)Corporation1 (7%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRRUS | 15 | 1968 to 1971 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 1 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid15 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard12 (80%)Experimental3 (20%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Sandhill Soaring Club INC1Rockfish Cirrus LLC1
Fleet pages: Sandhill Soaring Club INC
Accident history NTSB records · 6 cases since 1982, 2 fatal
2003-04-26SEA03LA072 · Cirrus N3839 · accident near Ephrata, WA · minor injuries
1999-06-19CHI99LA189 · CIRRUS N8145 · accident near Hartford, WI · no injuries
1992-08-12LAX92LA346 · CIRRUS N7988 · accident near Bishop, CA · 1 killed
1991-07-27FTW91LA132 · CIRRUS N8514 · accident near Sealy, TX · no injuries
1989-08-02FTW89LA142 · CIRRUS N158WT · accident near Littlefield, TX · minor injuries
1983-07-07ATL83LA259 · CIRRUS N441UJ · accident near Damascus, MD · 1 killed
The 6 most recent of 6 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
15 as of October 2, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Schempp-Hirth CIRRUSs?
Texas, with 4.
Who owns the Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS?
13% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 15 CIRRUS (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N888AN | Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS |
Rockfish Cirrus LLC Faber, Virginia |
Experimental | 2026-06-02 | Valid |
| N757N | Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 2023-03-06 | Valid |
| N8169 | Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS |
Individual owner Delaware |
Standard | 2021-02-20 | Valid |
| N6662 | Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2019-11-20 | Valid |
| N6663 | Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2019-01-08 | Valid |
| N1194 | Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS |
Individual owner Kansas |
Experimental | 2018-02-26 | Valid |
| N77CN | Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS |
Sandhill Soaring Club INC Brighton, Michigan |
Standard | 2017-11-17 | Valid |
| N404ES | Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2014-08-11 | Valid |
| N3441 | Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2012-06-27 | Valid |
| N441UJ | Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2011-06-01 | Valid |
| N8145 | Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2011-01-25 | Valid |
| N11NC | Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS |
Individual owner Utah |
Experimental | 2009-09-16 | Valid |
| N6660 | Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2004-02-12 | Valid |
| N413MD | Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1993-02-01 | Valid |
| N4173C | Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 1969-01-27 | Valid |