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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Let L13BLANIK · Durango, CO · June 3, 2004

Date: June 3, 2004 · 15:55 local
Place: Durango, CO
Airport: Val Air Airport
Phase of flight: In Traffic Pattern-Circling
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N99860
NTSB investigation: NTSBDEN04CA085
Reported as: Let L13BLANIK
Fatal injuries: 0

N99860Registration cancelled Jul 30, 2007 · Let BLANIK L-13S/N 026511 · Built 1976 Airframe modelLet BLANIK L-13 Engine modelNONENone

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What happened

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(-23) During maneuvering for landing the aircraft stalled and crashed.

As the FAA filed it

(-23) DURING MANEUVERING FOR LANDING THE AIRCRAFT STALLED AND CRASHED.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB DEN04CA085Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportDurango, COthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain, and the low approach.Jun 3, 2004 · Substantial damage