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June 3, 2023 · Let L-23 Super Blanik · N438BA
Minden, NV
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 3, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Minden, NV
Aircraft
Let L-23 Super Blanik (2002)
Tail Number
N438BA
Operator
Civil Air Patrol
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA362
The pilot of the glider reported that while on downwind, the tow airplane maneuvered to avoid another aircraft, which resulted in a slack tow line. The tow line subsequently broke, and the glider pilot initiated a landing to a nearby runway from about 900 ft above ground level (agl). During the landing roll, the glider drifted right, and the right wing impacted a taxiway sign, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in an impact with a taxiway sign.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the glider reported that while on downwind, the tow airplane maneuvered to avoid another aircraft, which resulted in a slack tow line. The tow line subsequently broke, and the glider pilot initiated a landing to a nearby runway from about 900 ft above ground level (agl). During the landing roll, the glider drifted right, and the right wing impacted a taxiway sign, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:05 PDT
Nearest AirportMinden-Tahoe (0nm WSW)
Runway34
Runway Length7395 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLet L-23 Super Blanik
Tail NumberN438BA
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCivil Air Patrol
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 85 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 5 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time14:15
Weather SourceWFAC