LET L 23 SUPER BLANIK
Clermont, FL — December 23, 2017
Event Information
| Date | December 23, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA093 |
| Event ID | 20171226X03030 |
| Location | Clermont, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.40583, -81.83778 |
| Airport | SEMINOLE LAKE |
| 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 student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that, during the first solo landing, the glider was "not straight" for the flare and she attempted to correct with right rudder. Subsequently, she over corrected, the glider veered right, and struck a hangar.
The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings.
The student 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.