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July 9, 1999 · Let Blanik L-13 Blanik L-1 · N3209F

Sylvania, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sylvania, WI
Aircraft
Let Blanik L-13 Blanik L-1
Tail Number
N3209F
Operator
Sylvania Soaring
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI99LA220

The Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) reported that she was demonstrating a landing approach in the glider without the use of dive-brakes. The CFI stated that that the glider landed long, and during the landing roll, it became evident that the aircraft would not stop before the end of the runway. The CFI reported that in order to avoid overrunning into a corn field at the end of the runway, she deployed the dive-brakes and turned the aircraft to the right towards an open flat field. The aircraft impacted between two trees on the right side of the runway. Inspection of the wreckage revealed no pre-accident flight control anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

the misjudged planned approach and the evasive maneuver attempted by the pilot-in-command. A factor was the presence of trees.

Full Narrative

On July 8, 1999, at 1915 central daylight time, a LET Blanik L-13, N3209F, piloted by a commercial flight instructor, received substantial damage during an on-ground collision with two trees while landing on Runway 26R (2,360 feet by 120 feet, dry/turf) at the Sylvania Airport, Sylvania, Wisconsin. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The local instructional flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 and was not on a flight plan. The Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and dual student reported no injuries. The flight departed the Sylvania Airport at 1845 and was landing at the time of the accident. The CFI reported that she was demonstrating a landing approach without the use of dive-brakes. The CFI stated that that the glider landed long and during the landing roll it became evident that the aircraft would not stop before the end of the runway. The CFI reported that in order to avoid overrunning into a corn field, at the end of the runway, she deployed the dive-brakes, and turned the aircraft to the right towards an open flat field. The aircraft impacted between two trees on the right side of the runway. Inspection of the wreckage revealed no pre-accident flight control anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 CDT
Nearest AirportSylvania Airport (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length2360 ft
Runway Width120 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLet Blanik L-13 Blanik L-1
Tail NumberN3209F
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSylvania Soaring
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data