N231LSLET L-23 SUPER BLANIK2025-09-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

LET L-23 SUPER BLANIKS/N: 938020

Summary

On September 06, 2025, a Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N231LS) was involved in an accident near Ridgeland, SC. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA336. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N231LS.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 6, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA336
Location
Ridgeland, SC
Event ID
20250910200972
Coordinates
32.496851, -80.993149
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering to return for landing after a runway overshoot.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LET
Serial Number
938020
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1993
Model / ICAO
L-23 SUPER BLANIKFL23
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
L-23 SUPER BLANIK

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
40 PROFESSIONAL DR
City
JEFFERSON
State / Zip Code
GA 30549-6333
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# ERA25LA336