LET L-23 SUPER BLANIK
Socorro, NM — August 28, 2010
Event Information
| Date | August 28, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA507 |
| Event ID | 20100830X42541 |
| Location | Socorro, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.01667, -106.90000 |
| Airport | Socorro |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | LET |
| Model | L-23 SUPER BLANIK |
| Category | GLI |
| FAR Part | PUBU |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A loss of lift that resulted in an off-airport landing.
Full Narrative
According to a written statement received from the Civil Air Patrol, and forwarded to the National Transportation Safety Board, the glider lost lift while preparing to land. The pilot selected an off field landing location and during the landing attempt, encountered terrain and a fence that was not expected. The glider was substantially damaged during the impact. An examination of the glider and its systems, conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration, revealed no anomalies.
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.