LET L-23 SUPER BLANIK
Ridgeland, SC, September 6, 2025
Event Information
| Date | September 6, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Ridgeland, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.49685, -80.99315 |
| Airport | RIDGELAND-CLAUDE DEAN |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA336 |
| Event ID | 20250910200972 |
Aircraft
| Make | LET |
| Model | L-23 SUPER BLANIK |
| Registration # | N231LS |
| Operator | LOWCOUNTRY SOARING ASSOCIATION |
| Owner | LOWCOUNTRY SOARING ASSOCIATION |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering to return for landing after a runway overshoot.
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.