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N117BB

Cancelled 2004

Deregistered aircraft · 1991 Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK · Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG

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Cancelled: May 5, 2004
Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
Serial number: 917815
Year built: 1991
Type: Glider
Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition, racing
Airworthiness date: August 1, 1991
Certificate issued: July 17, 1991
Last registry action: December 16, 2003
Mode S code: A0464F
Owner when cancelled: M.I.T. Soaring Association Inc
Location: Sterling, MA
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelLet L-23 SUPER BLANIKTCDS G60EU · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelAmateur-built UNKNOWN ENG

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N117BB and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB NYC02LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSterling, MAThe student pilots inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in an off-field landing, and the CFI's improper decision to allow the student to fly solo. Factors related to the accident were the gusting wind conditions, and the students lack of…Jan 1, 2002 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N117BB and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20020101000299ASterling, MA(-23) The student pilot was unable to glide to the airport on the turns from downwind, to base, and to final in windy and turbulent conditions. The glider landed on a nearby highway with underside damage due to hitting a guard rail. (.19) on January 1, 2002,…Jan 1, 2002 · No damage

Other aircraft with N117BB · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. N117BB is registered now to the first aircraft listed.

NowDehavilland DHC-2 · S/N 1511Registered now · Built 1962 · Kustatan Leasing LLC, Nikiski, AK