LET L-23 SUPER BLANIK
Sterling, MA — July 31, 2021
Event Information
| Date | July 31, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA327 |
| Event ID | 20210816103704 |
| Location | Sterling, MA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.42592, -71.79286 |
| Airport | Sterling Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | LET |
| Model | L-23 SUPER BLANIK |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The flight instructor’s lack of remedial action, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall in the landing flare and a hard landing.
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.