LET L-23 SUPER BLANIK
Pittsfield, PA — May 31, 2021
Event Information
| Date | May 31, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA242 |
| Event ID | 20210609103234 |
| Location | Pittsfield, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.83294, -79.36067 |
| Airport | BROKENSTRAW |
| 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.
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.