# Let BLANIK L-13 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1360306 - Manufacturer (registry): LET - Model: BLANIK L-13 - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 45 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS G24EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G24EU) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o. - Registered aircraft: 38 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/let-blanik-l-13 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2016-11-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-11-13): Flight Controls · BLANIK Blanik L-13 and Blanik L-13 AC. Effective Jul 14, 2016 - [AD 2016-11-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-11-10): Fuselage · BLANIK Blanik L-13 and Blanik L-13 AC. Effective Jul 8, 2016 - [AD 2010-18-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-18-05): Wings · BLANIK Blanik L-13. Effective Aug 30, 2010 - [AD 2007-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-25-01): forward and aft control sticks · BLANIK Blanik L-13. Effective Jan 7, 2008 - [AD 78-23-14 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-23-14-R1): Tow Release System · BLANIK Blanik L-13 and Blanik L-13 AC. Effective Aug 17, 1984 - [AD 80-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-16-03): Horizontal Stabilizer · BLANIK Blanik L-13 and Blanik L-13 AC. Effective Aug 11, 1980 - [AD 77-15-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-15-05): Fin Top Ribs · BLANIK Blanik L-13 and Blanik L-13 AC. Effective Aug 4, 1977 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2010-14-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-14-15) (historical): Wings · Aircraft Industries a.s. Blanik L-13. Effective Jul 19, 2010 - [AD 2000-20-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-20-11) (historical): Tail-fuselage Hinge · Aircraft Industries a.s. Blanik L-13. Effective Nov 27, 2000 - [AD 99-19-33](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-19-33) (historical): Elevator Drive Bellcrank · Aircraft Industries a.s. Blanik L-13. Effective Nov 8, 1999 ## Registered aircraft (38) - [N101AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101AS): [Williams Roy S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20ROY%20S), [Kendallville, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Kendallville), S/N 027063 - [N112SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N112SA): [Heartland Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEARTLAND%20AVIATION%20INC), [Alliance, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Alliance), built 1977, S/N 026954 - [N14420](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14420): [Shugg Gregory G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHUGG%20GREGORY%20G), [Flagler Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Flagler%20Beach), built 1981, S/N 175114 - [N161AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161AS): [Keegans John T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KEEGANS%20JOHN%20T), [Defuniak Springs, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Defuniak%20Springs), built 1977, S/N 026940 - [N1973C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1973C): [Red Wing Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RED%20WING%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Osceola, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Osceola), built 1973, S/N 025725 - [N2414J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2414J): [Gunnarsson Jon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUNNARSSON%20JON), [Concrete, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Concrete), S/N 025313 - [N2426V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2426V): [Spokane Soaring Societ Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPOKANE%20SOARING%20SOCIET%20INC), [Spokane, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Spokane), S/N 026502 - [N254BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N254BA): [Pullup Associates Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PULLUP%20ASSOCIATES%20INC), [East Wenatchee, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/East%20Wenatchee), built 1974, S/N 026030 - [N3280S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3280S): [Arnold Sarah D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARNOLD%20SARAH%20D), [Benton, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Benton), built 1973, S/N 025429 - [N4659](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4659): [Hutchings Mathew J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUTCHINGS%20MATHEW%20J), [Camano Island, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Camano%20Island), built 1971, S/N 174715 - [N46RD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46RD): [Lake Norman Flyers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAKE%20NORMAN%20FLYERS%20LLC), [Huntersville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Huntersville), S/N 174129 - [N46RM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46RM): [Spreuer Dennis W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPREUER%20DENNIS%20W), [Howe, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Howe), S/N 026933 - [N48034](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48034): [Kornfield Edward A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KORNFIELD%20EDWARD%20A), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1975, S/N 026130 - [N48039](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48039): [Barron Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARRON%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Perry, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Perry), S/N 026102 - [N48052](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48052): [Nord Terence Lee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORD%20TERENCE%20LEE), [Pembina, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Pembina), built 1975, S/N 026103 - [N48070](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N48070): [Piercy Ronald S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIERCY%20RONALD%20S), [Moses Lake, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Moses%20Lake), built 1974, S/N 026036 - [N52AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52AS): [Cascade Soaring Society](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASCADE%20SOARING%20SOCIETY), [East Wenatchee, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/East%20Wenatchee), built 1977, S/N 027056 - [N6288](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6288): [White Sands Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20SANDS%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Alamogordo, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Alamogordo), built 1973, S/N 025520 - [N65141](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65141): [Senner David R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SENNER%20DAVID%20R), [Springfield, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Springfield), S/N 026408 - [N688JA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N688JA): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), S/N 025414 - [N69AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69AS): [All Attitude Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALL%20ATTITUDE%20AVIATION%20INC), [Edgewater, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Edgewater), S/N 026941 - [N70732](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70732): [Central Alabama Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20ALABAMA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Vestavia, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Vestavia), built 1977, S/N 026935 - [N70741](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70741): [Big Sky Jet Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIG%20SKY%20JET%20INC), [Bozeman, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Bozeman), S/N 027341 - [N77AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N77AS): [High Flights Soaring Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGH%20FLIGHTS%20SOARING%20CLUB), [Peyton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Peyton), built 1978, S/N 027006 - [N805SB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N805SB): [Kc Eagles Soaring Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KC%20EAGLES%20SOARING%20CLUB), [Gardner, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Gardner), built 1976, S/N 026805 - [N83AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N83AS): [Samadi Jamshid](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAMADI%20JAMSHID), [Leesburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Leesburg), S/N 026652 - [N86660](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N86660): [Tulsa Skyhawks Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TULSA%20SKYHAWKS%20INC), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), built 1972, S/N 025422 - [N88AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N88AS): [Schutze Richard P Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHUTZE%20RICHARD%20P%20TRUSTEE), [Ojai, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ojai), S/N 026723 - [N88JM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N88JM): [Reller Bernard D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RELLER%20BERNARD%20D), [Gainesville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Gainesville), S/N 026820 - [N90846](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90846): [Minden Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MINDEN%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Minden, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Minden), built 1973, S/N 025702 - [N90860](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90860): [Stearman Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEARMAN%20AVIATION%20INC), [Crawford, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Crawford), built 1973, S/N 025716 - [N97AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N97AS): [Hinckley David D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HINCKLEY%20DAVID%20D), [Belton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Belton), built 1978, S/N 027019 - [N98KK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N98KK): [Whitcomb Matthew J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITCOMB%20MATTHEW%20J), [Roanoke, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Roanoke), built 1925, S/N 027155 - [N99950](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99950): [Omaha Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OMAHA%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Omaha, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Omaha), built 1974, S/N 025823 - [N99951](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99951): [Big Sky Jet Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIG%20SKY%20JET%20INC), [Bozeman, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Bozeman), S/N 025824 - [N99952](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99952): [Ps Soaring Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PS%20SOARING%20INC), [Bellefonte, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Bellefonte), S/N 025903 - [N99968](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99968): [Ps Soaring Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PS%20SOARING%20INC), [Bellefonte, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Bellefonte), S/N 026048 - [N9NV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9NV): [Pietsch Warren A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIETSCH%20WARREN%20A), [Minot, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Minot), built 1972, S/N 175220 ## NTSB investigations (129, newest 50) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB WPR10CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA015), Oct 11, 2009: Let Blanik L-13 (N948LC), Llano, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's improper use of the airbrakes while on approach for landing. - [NTSB CEN09CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA007), Oct 4, 2008: Let Blanik (N48026), Gardner, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff when the climb performance of the tow plane and the glider were inadequate. Contributing to the accident were the high density altitude and the… - [NTSB LAX08CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA262), Aug 9, 2008: Let Blanik L-13 (N62345), Bend, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude which resulted in an undershoot while on final approach to land. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of thermal lift (sinking air), and the lack… - [NTSB SEA08CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA163), Jul 21, 2008: Let Blanik L-13 (N48029), Arlington, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while making an off-field landing in a glider. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting winds. - [NTSB NYC08LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA168), Apr 19, 2008: Let Blanik L-13 (N90870), Dansville, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to attain the proper glide path and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the encountered headwind. - [NTSB LAX08CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA003), Oct 6, 2007: Let Blanik L-13 (N510CS), Hemet, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate due to his failure to close the air brake and/or partially retract the flaps during an encounter with lost lift on final approach. - [NTSB SEA07LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA101), Apr 13, 2007: Let Blanik L-13 (N101JJ), Llano, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the other pilot to maintain directional control during landing roll. - [NTSB CHI06CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA252), Sep 2, 2006: Let Blanik L-13 (N12YA), Hampshire, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate approach for landing and his failure to attain a proper descent rate. - [NTSB CHI05CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA232), Aug 6, 2005: Let Blanik L-13 (N9295Z), Blair, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The low airspeed by the pilot and the inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor. - [NTSB MIA05LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA077), Mar 13, 2005: Let Blanik L-13 (N14420), DeLand, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall, undershoot and collision with the ground. - [NTSB DEN04CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA085), Jun 3, 2004: Let Blanik L-13 (N99860), Durango, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: the 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. - [NTSB LAX04CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA220), May 24, 2004: Let Blanik L-13 (N53AS), Sparks, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: the student pilot's misjudged altitude, distance, and speed, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, resulting in an overshoot of the runway. - [NTSB DEN03LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA001), Oct 3, 2002: Let Blanik L-13 (N99805), Morgan, UT, destroyed. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate inflight planning and decision which resulted in an unsuitable off-field landing site. A contributing factor was downdraft weather conditions. - [NTSB SEA02LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA140), Jul 31, 2002: Blanik L-13 (N70741), Belgrade, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider pilot's improper in-flight planning decision and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident were the inadvertent activation of the speed brakes, the… - [NTSB DEN02LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA095), Jul 23, 2002: Let Blanik L-13 (N48038), Lehi, UT, destroyed. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning resulting in the glider impacting terrain short of the runway, and the pilot's subsequent abrupt handling of the glider when it became airborne again, which… - [NTSB NYC02LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA092), May 5, 2002: Blanik L-13 (N711KR), Saratoga Spring, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider encountering an unanticipated downdraft, which resulted in insufficient altitude to reach a suitable landing area. - [NTSB SEA01LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA153), Aug 19, 2001: Let Blanik L-13 (N82AS), Enumclaw, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The premature release of the towline and the pilot's improper selection of a landing area following the release. Factors include improper preflight planning. - [NTSB DEN01LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA143), Aug 11, 2001: Blanik L-13 (N310GM), Morgan, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadvertent lowering of the flaps and her failure to extend the spoilers. - [NTSB CHI01LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA277), Aug 4, 2001: Blanik L-13 (N9297Z), Marlette, MI, minor damage. Probable cause: Ground crew personnel improperly connected the tow winch cable prior to takeoff which resulted in one side of the winch cable coming disconnected. Factors associated with the accident were the ditch… - [NTSB NYC00LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA251), Sep 4, 2000: Let Blanik L-13 (N48037), Wurtsboro, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper weather evaluation and decision to initiate a flight with an approaching rain shower. A factor in this accident was heavy rain, which reduced visibility. - [NTSB MIA00LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA165), May 22, 2000: Let L-13 (N90867), Pensacola, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student's failure to maintain the proper landing pattern altitude resulting in an undershoot during landing and collision with a fence. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to realize… - [NTSB FTW99LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA243), Aug 30, 1999: Let Blanik L-13 (N3255Y), Jonesboro, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude during the final approach to landing, resulting in an undershoot, and collision with a power line pole. - [NTSB MIA99LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA227), Aug 17, 1999: Let Blanik L-13 (N7529), Perry, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: an in-flight collision with the ground due to inadequate liftoff airspeed, and the pilot's improper use of flaps, which resulted in too low of an altitude to sustain flight. - [NTSB MIA99LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA193), Jul 10, 1999: Let Blanik L-13 (N90842), Monroe, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot-in command's improper handling and inflight decisions resulting in an undershoot of the intended landing runway. The pilot-in-command then failed to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a… - [NTSB CHI99LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA220), Jul 9, 1999: Let Blanik L-13 (N3209F), Sylvania, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the misjudged planned approach and the evasive maneuver attempted by the pilot-in-command. A factor was the presence of trees. - [NTSB LAX99LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA228), Jun 19, 1999: Let Blanik L-13 (N136AS), Barstow, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of thermal lift that resulted in a forced landing and the pilot's improper glide path that resulted in a collision with a light pole. - [NTSB SEA99LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA087), Jun 17, 1999: Let L-13 (N70741), Belgrade, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance from a parked airplane during his attempt to avoid a person on the runway. - [NTSB MIA99LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA051), Dec 19, 1998: Let L-13 (N98KK), Okeechobee, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate visual lookout of the pilot of the Cessna airplane and of the pilot of the glider resulting in the midair collision. - [NTSB IAD98LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA114), Jul 11, 1998: Let Blanik L-13 (N49CC), Hammonton, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: Improper maintenance, which resulted in an over-pressurized landing gear. - [NTSB FTW98LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA264), Jun 14, 1998: Let Blanik L-13 (N73534), Hempstead, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent. Factor were the pilot's inadvertent lowering of the flaps instead of extending the spoilers, and his lack of experience in gliders. - [NTSB LAX98LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA084), Jan 25, 1998: Let Blanik L-13 (N3463), Prescott Valley, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the ground crew to correctly attach the tow bridle, which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control. - [NTSB MIA98LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA023), Nov 1, 1997: Let L-13 (N65140), Elkin, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The instructor's pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Unfavorable winds and a fence were contributing factors. - [NTSB SEA97LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA194), Aug 19, 1997: Let Blanik L-13 (N52AS), Hamilton, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive speed taxispeed and failure to maintain wing clearance from a taxiway sign. - [NTSB FTW97LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA256), Jul 4, 1997: Let Blanik L-13 (N65378), Pagosa Springs, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper inflight planning in that he allowed the glider to descend to too low an altitude and stray too far from the airport, exceeding the aircraft's glide capabilities. A factor was… - [NTSB LAX97LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA165), Apr 19, 1997: Let Blanik L-13 (N90620), Hemet, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to adjust his traffic pattern to compensate for local atmospheric conditions. - [NTSB MIA97LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA046), Dec 22, 1996: Let Blanik L-13 (N48052), Mulberry, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to check that the spoiler handle was locked in the retracted position prior to takeoff. - [NTSB ATL97LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA013), Oct 30, 1996: Let L-13 (N15CB), Benton, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the flight crew to maintain altitude/clearance above runway obstacles, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. Factors relating to the accident were sunglare on the canopy,… - [NTSB SEA96FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA186), Aug 11, 1996: Let L-13 (N90865), Shelton, WA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: failure of the operator to provide its pilots with information essential for an accurate determination of the glider's weight and balance, the resultant operation of the glider with a… - [NTSB LAX96LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA158), Apr 6, 1996: Let Blanik L-13 (N65379), Jean, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's poorly planned approach. The flight's encounter with a downdraft is a factor in this accident. - [NTSB FTW95LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA405), Sep 24, 1995: Let Blanik L-13 (N38924), Como, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT ALLOWING THE GLIDER TO DEVELOP AN EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE. A FACTOR WAS THE PREMATURE AND AUTOMATIC DISENGAGEMENT OF THE WINCH-TOW SYSTEM. - [NTSB CHI95LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA308), Sep 5, 1995: Let L-23 Super Blanik (N99970), White Bear Lake, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's delayed retraction of the spoilers. Factors were the excessive sink rate and the power lines. - [NTSB NYC95LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA199), Aug 19, 1995: Let Blanik L-13 (N69AS), Mayville, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper flight control input during the landing roll in high grass, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent wingtip damage. - [NTSB ATL95LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA080), Apr 8, 1995: Let Blanik L-13 (N48039), Brownsboro, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE STUDENT PILOT'S INADVERTENT USE OF SPOILERS DURING TAKEOFF. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE GLIDER INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO IDENTIFY THE EXTENDED SPOILERS, AND THE PROXIMITY OF TREES IN… - [NTSB BFO94LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA074), Apr 23, 1994: Let Blanik L-13 (N2167), Plymouth, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. - [NTSB SEA93LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA216), Sep 26, 1993: Let Blanik L-13 (N52AS), Clinton, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: TOTAL FAILURE OF THE TOW EQUIPMENT. - [NTSB DEN93LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA085), Jul 24, 1993: Let L-13 (N48069), Durango, CO, destroyed. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE TOW PLANE PILOT TO WARN THE GLIDER PILOT THAT HE WAS RELEASING THE TOW LINE. A FACTOR WAS: AN INADVERTENT STALL BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. - [NTSB SEA93LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA141), Jun 27, 1993: Let Blanik L-13 (N82AS), Enumclaw, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH GEOGRAPHIC AREA AND THE GRASS. - [NTSB ATL93LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA097), May 29, 1993: Let L-13 (N640RM), Elberta, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING - [NTSB NYC93LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA032), Nov 1, 1992: Let LF-13 (N13WG), Readington, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S POORLY PLANNED APPROACH FOR LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. - [NTSB MIA92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA122), May 4, 1992: Let L-13 (N99946), Boynton Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: PREMATURE EXTENSION OF THE SPOILERS BY THE PILOT DURING APPROACH TO LAND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS HIS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT AND IN-FLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH A… All 129: https://openairdocs.org/model/let-blanik-l-13/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (156, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20091011022499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091011022499A), Oct 11, 2009: Let L13BLANIK (N948LC), Llano, CA, Substantial damage. Student had 5 dual flights on day of the accident. On first supervised solo flight, student stated that the aerotow was normal and at 2,000 feet AGL, he… - [Incident 20090714011369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090714011369I), Jul 14, 2009: Let BLANIKL13 (N90860), Crawford, CO, Minor damage. (-23) While attempting to takeoff during an instructional glider flight aircraft veered off the runway, hiting a bush, and fence post. The pilot stated that he… - [Accident 20081004848339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081004848339A), Oct 4, 2008: Let L13BLANIK (N48026), Gardner, KS, Substantial damage. (-23) The events surrounding this accident involved a glider aero tow launch from runway 21 in cross wind conditions at Gardner municipal airport (K34),… - [Accident 20080809847989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080809847989A), Aug 9, 2008: Let L13BLANIK (N62345), Bend, OR, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot conducting a local flight with a prospective club member landing short of runway 16 at Bend airport by approximately 0.5 miles. Pilot cited loss of… - [Accident 20080720857599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080720857599A), Jul 20, 2008: Let BLANIK L-13 (N48029), Arlington, WA, Substantial damage. On July 20, 2008 about 1730 pacific daylight time, a blanik L-13 glider, N48029 was substantially damaged when it impacted the terrain while trying to land at… - [Accident 20080419843119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080419843119A), Apr 19, 2008: Let L13BLANIK (N90870), Dansville, NY, Substantial damage. (-23) The second pilot, [privacy data omitted] was flying the glider. After an aero-tow, pilot attempted to find thermal activity south of airport. Very little… - [Accident 20071006823839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071006823839A), Oct 6, 2007: Let L13BLANIK (N510CS), Hemet, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) N510CS, blanik L-13, piloted by [privacy data omitted], private pilot glider, struck airport boundary fence short of runway 22 while landing at Hemet,… - [Accident 20070413006531A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070413006531A), Apr 13, 2007: Let L13BLANIK (N101JJ), Llano, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On April 13, 2007 N101JJ a blanik L-13 glider was landing after a solo student flight. Upon touch down and roll out on a parallel dirt runway the pilot… - [Accident 20060902026529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060902026529A), Sep 2, 2006: Let L13BLANIK (N12YA), Union, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) Entered downwind at 800' agl-noticed abnormal sink rate 10 seconds after turning downwind-choose to "cut it short" with a displaced base leg half way… - [Accident 20050806017019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050806017019A), Aug 6, 2005: Let L13BLANIK (N9295Z), Omaha, NE, Substantial damage. (-23) During an instructional flight, in a blanik Let-13 glider, made a hard landing at the blair municipal airport, blair, Nebraska. The pilot in the front,… - [Accident 20050313004719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050313004719A), Mar 13, 2005: Let L13BLANIK (N14420), Deland, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) On March 13, 2005, at approximately 17:04 local time, a blanik L-13 glider, N14420, impacted the grass runway at bob lee Flight strip, Deland, Florida,… - [Incident 20040929030829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040929030829I), Sep 29, 2004: Let L13BLANIK (N14AS), Dansville, NY, Minor damage. (-23) On 9/29/04, Mr. Blum was flying N14AS, a Let-13-13, sailplane, s/n 027061. He landed at Dansville Municipal Airport (dsv) hitting a small parked truck… - [Accident 20040603011289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040603011289A), Jun 3, 2004: Let L13BLANIK (N99860), Durango, CO, Destroyed. (-23) During maneuvering for landing the aircraft stalled and crashed. - [Accident 20040523007709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040523007709A), May 23, 2004: Let L13BLANIK (N53AS), Sparks, NV, Substantial damage. (-23) On may 23, 2004 at approximately 1900 PDT, Mr. Norman j. freitas entered the traffic pattern for runway 3 at air Sailing airport, NV in a blanik L-13,… - [Incident 20031018031509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031018031509I), Oct 18, 2003: Let L13BLANIK (N48028), Erwin, NC, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot was approaching to land on the grass "glider runway" adjacent to runway 5 at Harnett county, NC. While attempting the flare, the pilot realized… - [Accident 20021003026709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021003026709A), Oct 3, 2002: Let L13BLANIK (N99805), Morgan, UT, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot mis-judged glide needed to get back to the airport. (I plan to amend this report when the pilot can be interviewed). - [Accident 20020731018669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020731018669A), Jul 31, 2002: Let L13BLANIK (N70741), Bozeman, MT, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot states he requested sod to free active runway 30 and land into the wind. He planned to land short and was forced even shorter when he removed his… - [Accident 20020723019949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020723019949A), Jul 23, 2002: Let L13BLANIK (N48038), Lehi, UT, Substantial damage. (.19) On July 23, 2002, at approximately 1500 mountain daylight time, a Let blanik L-13 glider, N48038, was destroyed when it impacted a dirt berm during an… - [Accident 20020505007469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020505007469A), May 5, 2002: Let L13BLANIK (N711KR), Saratogasprings, NY, No damage. (-23) Glider was approximately 1,300 AGL, 1.4 miles from the approach end of runway 23, when the glider encountered a massive sink rate of 1,000 feet per… - [Accident 20010819023969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010819023969A), Aug 19, 2001: N82AS, Enumclaw, WA, No damage. (-23) During a tow airplane/glider operation departing bergseth field, a private airstrip near Enumclaw, WA., the glider experienced an uncommanded early… - [Accident 20010811021429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010811021429A), Aug 11, 2001: N310GM, Morgan, UT, No damage. (-23) The pilot stated: on landing she pulled the flap handle by mistake. She thought she was deploying the spoilers. The aircraft floated down the runway to… - [Accident 20010804026139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010804026139A), Aug 4, 2001: N9297Z, Marlette, MI, No damage. (.19) On August 4, 2001, at 1515 eastern daylight time, a blanik L-13 glider, N9297Z, collided with a tree during an initial takeoff run at the Marlette… - [Accident 20000904043449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000904043449A), Sep 4, 2000: Let L13BLANIK (N48037), Wurtsboro, NY, Substantial damage. (-23) Aero tow launched in glider in advance of fast moving cold front, and released over airport at 2500'. Upon pilot realization of severity of weather he… - [Accident 20000522006309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000522006309A), May 22, 2000: Let L13BLANIK (N90867), Pensacola, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) During landing, student pilot failed to maintain sufficient airspeed and altitude to clear a five foot fence on the south end of the landing strip.… - [Incident 19991121032819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991121032819I), Nov 21, 1999: Let L13BLANIK (N112SA), Louisburg, NC, Minor damage. (-23) During landing, extended flaps instead of spoilers, overshot, went off end of runway. - [Incident 19990904029479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990904029479I), Sep 4, 1999: Let L13BLANIK (N2973), Wadsworth, OH, Minor damage. (-23) Departing on runway 28 at Wadsworth muni airport (3G3) during a routine glider tow, the tow plane N8996S was not producing full power and after reaching… - [Accident 19990829046509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990829046509A), Aug 29, 1999: N3255Y, Jonesboro, AR, No damage. (-23)While on a glider pleasure flight with a non pilot passenger the aircraft struck a powerline. The pilot reported that his approach was inititally too… - [Accident 19990817012689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990817012689A), Aug 17, 1999: Let L13BLANIK (N7529), Perry, SC, Substantial damage. Glider failed to produce enough lift during auto launch, the pilot attempted to make an emergency landing, one of the wings struck a tree, and the acft… - [Accident 19990710045949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990710045949A), Jul 10, 1999: N90842, Monroe, GA, No damage. (-23) Instructor stated that the instructional flight departed under aero tow from Monroe airport and released at 2,000 feet MSL, with a broken cloud layer… - [Accident 19990708008529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990708008529A), Jul 8, 1999: Let L13BLANIK (N3209F), Sturtevant, WI, Substantial damage. (Tty) student pilot was receiving instruction on a no-flap, no dive brake landing and realized the acft was too fast, and the acft struck 2 trees on the side… - [Accident 19990619024129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990619024129A), Jun 19, 1999: Let L13BLANIK (N136AS), Barstow, CA, Substantial damage. (.19) On June 19, 1999, at 1500 hours pacific daylight time, a blanik L-13, N136AS, collided with ground obstructions during a off-field landing 38 miles east… - [Accident 19990617007149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990617007149A), Jun 17, 1999: N70741, Bozeman, MT, Substantial damage. Flight instructor stated that he took the controls from the student when an abrupt turn during the landing roll was necessary to avoid striking ground… - [Incident 19990501020039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990501020039I), May 1, 1999: Let L13BLANIK (N51MC), Jean, NV, Substantial damage. After a flight of approximately 30 minutes, the pilot decided to return to the airport. While turning base to final, mis-calculated his altitude and landed off… - [Incident 19990328017739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990328017739I), Mar 28, 1999: Let L13BLANIK (N14WG), Louisburg, NC, Minor damage. On March 28, 1999, at approximately 1535 EDT, a blanik L-13 registrered to dave walsh, 617 swift avenue, durham, NC 27701, was piloted by dave walsh with chris… - [Accident 19981219039941A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981219039941A), Dec 19, 1998: Let L13BLANIK (N98KK), Okeechobee, FL, Minor damage. Let blanik L-13 glider was on final approach to rwy 13 when it collided in mid air with N9295H, a Cessna C-172 acft. (.19)on December 19, 1998, about 1311… - [Accident 19980711036199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980711036199A), Jul 11, 1998: Let L13BLANIK (N49CC), Hammonton, NJ, Substantial damage. Investigation on-going to determine PIC of aircraft. (.19) on July 11, 1998, at 1630 eastern daylight time, a blanik L-13 glider, N49CC, was substantially… - [Accident 19980614013479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980614013479A), Jun 14, 1998: N73534, Hempstead, TX, Substantial damage. Glider landed with too much speed. Pulled ou at the end of the rwy. Struck a power line, truck, and building. (.4) when the glider was adjacent to the intended… - [Accident 19980125003549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980125003549A), Jan 25, 1998: Let L13BLANIK (N3463), Prescott, AZ, Substantial damage. During winch tow. Veered off runway. Collided with parked vehicles. Let side bridle unhooked. No time to release tow. (-23) during the winch launch, the… - [Accident 19971101040839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971101040839A), Nov 1, 1997: Let L13BLANIK (N65140), Jonesville, NC, Substantial damage. Became too low on final. Struck perimeter fence short of runway. Blamed high wind turbulence and high sink rate. (-23) instructor and student on training… - [Incident 19970909029489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970909029489I), Sep 9, 1997: Let L13BLANIK (N11PX), Driggs, ID, Minor damage. Narrative: while on final to runway 21 at Driggs, Idaho, the glider experienced a downdraft and landed hard causing damage to the landing gear mount and… - [Accident 19970819023189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970819023189A), Aug 19, 1997: Let L13BLANIK (N52AS), Hamilton, MT, Substantial damage. Sailplane struck a taxiway sign while turning off the runway at a high speed. (.4)eyewitnesses observed the glider turn off the runway at an excessive speed… - [Accident 19970705016979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970705016979A), Jul 5, 1997: N65378, Pagosa Springs, CO, Destroyed. Unable to reach airport, attempted to land, hit sloped embankment, bounced three times, came to rest on road. - [Accident 19970419006229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970419006229A), Apr 19, 1997: Let L13BLANIK (N90620), Hemet, CA, Substantial damage. High sink on final. Impacted 1 mile short of glider port. - [Accident 19961222039699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961222039699A), Dec 22, 1996: Let L13BLANIK (N48052), Mulberry, FL, Substantial damage. Failed to stow spoilers for glider tow. They deployed. Glider pilot cut lose from tow but hit trees short runway. - [Accident 19961030037039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961030037039A), Oct 30, 1996: Let L13BLANIK (N15CB), Benton, TN, Substantial damage. Collided with a tree on short final. CFI and student reported blinded by sun. Displaced thresold not considered. (-23) instructor allowed student to descend… - [Accident 19960810022099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960810022099A), Aug 10, 1996: Let L13BLANIK (N90865), Shelton, WA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (.4) After receiving a glider certification on 7/24/96, the pilot (plt) logged about 2.1 hrs in a Let L-13 glider, before flying it solo. The initial solo was… - [Incident 19960509014379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960509014379I), May 9, 1996: Let L13BLANIK (N99946), Rexburg, ID, Minor damage. Narrative: student pilot was taking a private pilot glider practical test from FAA inspector. On the second and final landing of the practical test, as the… - [Accident 19960406006199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960406006199A), Apr 6, 1996: Let L13BLANIK (N65379), Jean, NV, Substantial damage. Unable find thermals after glider tow. Returned but high sink on final. Landed short struck perimeter fence. - [Incident 19960127005409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960127005409I), Jan 27, 1996: Let L13BLANIK (N93460), Mokuleia, HI. D8. Glider familiarization flight for air force junior reserve officer training corp. (afjrotc) H1. CFI gliders. On 01/27/96, glider aircraft N93460, piloted… - [Accident 19950926048719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950926048719A), Sep 26, 1995: Let L13BLANIK (N38924), Como, CO, Substantial damage. (-16) While being towed by groound stationary winch at approximately 50'AGL, the winch cable became slack and the aircraft harness was prematurely released.… All 156: https://openairdocs.org/model/let-blanik-l-13/incidents.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (4) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. 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