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August 28, 2010 · Let L-23 Super Blanik · N361BA
Socorro, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 28, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Socorro, NM
Aircraft
Let L-23 Super Blanik
Tail Number
N361BA
Operator
Civil Air Patrol
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA507
According to a written statement received from the Civil Air Patrol, and forwarded to the National Transportation Safety Board, the glider lost lift while preparing to land. The pilot selected an off-field landing location and during the landing attempt, encountered terrain and a fence that was not expected. The glider was substantially damaged during the impact. An examination of the glider and its systems, conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration, revealed no anomalies.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Attain/maintain not possible - C
Full Narrative
According to a written statement received from the Civil Air Patrol, and forwarded to the National Transportation Safety Board, the glider lost lift while preparing to land. The pilot selected an off field landing location and during the landing attempt, encountered terrain and a fence that was not expected. The glider was substantially damaged during the impact. An examination of the glider and its systems, conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration, revealed no anomalies.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 MDT
Nearest AirportSOCORRO (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLet L-23 Super Blanik
Tail NumberN361BA
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCivil Air Patrol
Engines0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 74 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time16:10
Weather SourceWFAC