Summary
On August 28, 2010, a Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N361BA) was involved in an incident near Socorro, NM. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A loss of lift that resulted in an off-airport landing.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN10CA507. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N361BA.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
A loss of lift that resulted in an off-airport landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA507