LET L 23 SUPER BLANIK
Hampshire, IL — September 30, 2017
Event Information
| Date | September 30, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA566 |
| Event ID | 20171002X95603 |
| Location | Hampshire, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.15445, -88.51667 |
| Airport | SKY SOARING |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | LET |
| Model | L 23 SUPER BLANIK |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Full Narrative
The glider pilot reported that, during the base leg in the traffic pattern, the glider was "fast and too high." He added that, during the landing, he landed long, ran off the end of the runway, and the left wing struck a storage trailer parked on the left.
The glider sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.