N99946LET L-13 1992-05-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

LET L-13 S/N: 025822

Summary

On May 04, 1992, a Let L-13 (N99946) was involved in an accident near Boynton Beach, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PREMATURE EXTENSION OF THE SPOILERS BY THE PILOT DURING APPROACH TO LAND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS HIS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT AND IN-FLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH A DOWNDRAFT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA92LA122. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N99946.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 4, 1992
NTSB Number
MIA92LA122
Location
BOYNTON BEACH, FL
Event ID
20001211X14707
Coordinates
26.509868, -80.149116
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PREMATURE EXTENSION OF THE SPOILERS BY THE PILOT DURING APPROACH TO LAND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS HIS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT AND IN-FLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH A DOWNDRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LET
Serial Number
025822
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
L-13 L13M
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BAHNSON BERT B
Address
2078 HWY 801 N
Status
Deregistered
City
MOCKSVILLE
State / Zip Code
NC 27028
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA92LA122