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July 30, 2017 · Let L 23 Super Blanik NO Series · N304MG
Homestead, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Homestead, FL
Aircraft
Let L 23 Super Blanik NO Series (1992)
Tail Number
N304MG
Operator
N304Mg
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA477
The pilot of a nonpowered glider reported that, while on the downwind for landing, the glider was higher than normal due to lift that was encountered. He added that, while on final approach, the glider encountered a gusting headwind, which reduced the ground speed. The glider was unable to maintain sufficient altitude and touched down short of the intended runway. The fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system located 9 miles east of the accident airport reported that, about 2 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 260° at 14 knots, gusting to 23 knots. 27U was the intended runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in the pilot landing short of the intended runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a non-powered glider reported that while on the downwind for landing, the glider was higher than normal due to lift that was encountered. He added that while on final approach, the glider encountered a gusting headwind, which reduced the ground speed. The glider was unable to maintain sufficient altitude, and touched down short of the intended runway. The fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system located 9 miles east of the accident airport reported, about 2 minutes before the accident, that the wind was from 260° at 14 knots, gusting to 23 knots. 27U was the intended runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest AirportMiami Homestead General Aviati (1nm ENE)
Runway27U
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLet L 23 Super Blanik NO Series
Tail NumberN304MG
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorN304Mg
Operating RulePart 91
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 17 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 14 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time19:58
Weather SourceWFAC