N912BLET L-23 SUPER BLANIK2021-05-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

LET L-23 SUPER BLANIKS/N: 917912

Summary

On May 31, 2021, a Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N912B) was involved in an incident near Pittsfield, PA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA242. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N912B.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 31, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA242
Location
Pittsfield, PA
Event ID
20210609103234
Coordinates
41.832940, -79.360671
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LET
Serial Number
917912
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1992
Model / ICAO
L-23 SUPER BLANIK
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
L-23 SUPER BLANIK

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BROKENSTRAW FLYERS
Address
PO BOX 134
City
PITTSFIELD
State / Zip Code
PA 16340-0134
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# ERA21LA242