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April 23, 1994 · Let Blanik L-13 Blanik L-1 · N2167

Plymouth, MA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 23, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Plymouth, MA
Aircraft
Let Blanik L-13 Blanik L-1
Tail Number
N2167
Operator
Plymouth Aviation Soaring
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO94LA074

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN TURNING FROM BASE TO FINAL WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED A WIND GUST. HE STATED THE WIND '...BLEW MY RIGHT WING UP AND OVER INTO A SPIN.' HE RECOVERED ABOUT 20 FEET ABOVE TREE TOPS, BUT HE DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH ALTITUDE TO REACH THE AIRPORT AND THE GLIDER STRUCK TREES. THE PILOT REPORTED THE ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED IF HE 'CARRIED MORE SPEED.'

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.

Full Narrative

On Saturday, April 23, 1994, about 1410 eastern daylight time, a Let-13-13 glider, N2167, collided with trees during final approach to Plymouth Airport, at Plymouth, Massachusetts. The certificated private pilot and his passenger were not injured. The glider sustained substantial damage. The local flight was being operated by Plymouth Aviation Soaring and was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. According to the pilot, during the turn from base to final, "...a high gust of wind drove my right wing up and over into a spin. I initiated recovery procedure and leveled off about 20' above the trees...I realized I couldn't go anywhere at that altitude, picked a hole in the trees [and] flew to it and pancaked in." The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions prior to the accident. He reported the accident could have been prevented if his airspeed was 55 mph instead of 45 mph.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 EDT
Nearest AirportPlymouth Municipal Aprt (0nm E)
Runway24
Runway Length3501 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLet Blanik L-13 Blanik L-1
Tail NumberN2167
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPlymouth Aviation Soaring
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 13 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 21 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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