N90861LET L-13 1992-09-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

LET L-13 S/N: 025722

Summary

On September 26, 1992, a Let L-13 (N90861) was involved in an accident near New Smyrna Bch, FL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. THE DOWNDRAFT WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA92LA191. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N90861.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 26, 1992
NTSB Number
MIA92LA191
Location
NEW SMYRNA BCH, FL
Event ID
20001211X15762
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. THE DOWNDRAFT WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LET
Serial Number
025722
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
L-13 L13M
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PRECISION SOARING INC
Address
PO BOX 98
Status
Deregistered
City
NEW SMYRNA BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 32170
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# MIA92LA191