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December 16, 1995 · Let L-23 · N254BA
Jacksonville, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 16, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Aircraft
Let L-23
Tail Number
N254BA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA96LA045
THE PILOT STATED THAT ONCE RELEASED FROM THE TOWPLANE HE WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE AN ADEQUATE THERMAL AND ELECTED TO LAND IN A FOOTBALL FIELD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE LEFT WING STRUCK A GOALPOST.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY PLAN THE FLIGHT.
Full Narrative
On December 16, 1995, about 1455 eastern standard time, N254BA, a Blanic L-23 glider struck a goal post on landing at a football field in Jacksonville, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The pilot reported no injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight originated about 1415 the same day. The pilot stated that he was unable to locate adequate thermals and elected to land in a football field. During the landing roll the left wing struck the goal post, damaging the leading edge, the spar, and the wing attachment fittings.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:55 EST
Nearest AirportHerlong Field (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLet L-23
Tail NumberN254BA
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC