N364BA

Substantial
Serious

LET L-23 SUPER BLANIKS/N: 008706

Summary

On June 22, 2022, a Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N364BA) was involved in an accident near Yoder, KS. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's encounter with sinking air conditions that resulted in a loss of lift and a subsequent loss of control.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA279. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N364BA.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA279
Location
Yoder, KS
Event ID
20220623105339
Coordinates
37.939714, -97.904686
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's encounter with sinking air conditions that resulted in a loss of lift and a subsequent loss of control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LET
Serial Number
008706
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
CIVIL AIR PATROL INC
Address
105 S HANSELL ST
City
MAXWELL AFB
State / Zip Code
AL 36112-6332
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# CEN22LA279