N373BALET L-23 SUPER BLANIK2021-07-31 NTSB Accident Report

MINR
Serious

LET L-23 SUPER BLANIKS/N: 008713

Summary

On July 31, 2021, a Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N373BA) was involved in an accident near Sterling, MA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained minor damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The flight instructor’s lack of remedial action, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall in the landing flare and a hard landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA327. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N373BA.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 31, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA327
Location
Sterling, MA
Event ID
20210816103704
Coordinates
42.425917, -71.792861
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor’s lack of remedial action, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall in the landing flare and a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LET
Serial Number
008713
Engine Type
None
Year Built
2000
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
GREATER BOSTON SORING CLUB
Address
PO BOX 655
City
STERLING
State / Zip Code
MA 01564-0655
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# ERA21LA327