LET L-23 SUPER BLANIK
Yoder, KS — June 22, 2022
Event Information
| Date | June 22, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA279 |
| Event ID | 20220623105339 |
| Location | Yoder, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.93971, -97.90469 |
| Airport | Sunflower Aerodrome Gliderport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
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 | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's encounter with sinking air conditions that resulted in a loss of lift and a subsequent loss of 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.