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April 19, 1997 · Let Blanik L-13 Blanik L-1 · N90620
Hemet, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 19, 1997
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Hemet, CA
Aircraft
Let Blanik L-13 Blanik L-1
Tail Number
N90620
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX97LA165
The aircraft landed approximately 1 statute mile short of the runway in soft, rough terrain, and hit a fence after landing. A glider pilot who had landed previously stated that she had encountered a large area of sinking air on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to adjust his traffic pattern to compensate for local atmospheric conditions.
Full Narrative
On April 19, 1997, at 1442 hours Pacific daylight time, a Blanik L-13 glider, N90620, collided with the ground approximately 1 statute mile short of the Hemet-Ryan glider port in Hemet, California. The aircraft incurred substantial damage when it impacted a fence after landing, and the private pilot received serious injuries. The flight originated at the Hemet-Ryan airport at approximately 1350 on a planned 1-hour local flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight. A glider pilot who had previously landed at Hemet-Ryan stated that she had encountered a large area of sinking air on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:42 PDT
Nearest AirportHemet-Ryan (1nm NE)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLet Blanik L-13 Blanik L-1
Tail NumberN90620
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point21 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:00
Weather SourceWFAC