# Let L-13 BLANIK

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1360305
- Manufacturer (registry): LET
- Model: L-13 BLANIK
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 4
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/let-l-13-blanik

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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (4)

- [N109UA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N109UA): [N109ua LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N109UA%20LLC), [Havana, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Havana), built 1969, S/N 174011
- [N135BS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N135BS): [Holder Robert W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLDER%20ROBERT%20W), [Pittsfield, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Pittsfield), S/N 173437
- [N1974C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1974C): [Red Wing Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RED%20WING%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Osceola, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Osceola), built 1974, S/N 026032
- [N68ST](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68ST): [Stefenelli Aviation N-Tr Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEFENELLI%20AVIATION%20N-TR%20INC%20TRUSTEE), Attersee, built 1973, S/N 25508

## NTSB investigations (7)

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 ERA09CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA434), Aug 1, 2009: Let L13 (N66FL), Sparta, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB MIA92LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA191), Sep 26, 1992: Let L-13 (N90861), New Smyrna Bch, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. THE DOWNDRAFT WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.
- [NTSB NYC78FHA39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FHA39), Sep 23, 1978: Blanik L-3 (N90861), Pittstown, NJ, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MIA77FLD23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FLD23), Dec 31, 1976: Let-Np-K L-13 (N65139), Clearwater, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76AL065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76AL065), Mar 26, 1976: Let-Np-K L-13 (N94612), Canyon Lake, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB NYC75FNE41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNE41), Jun 21, 1975: Blanik L-13 (N2821H), New Braintree, MA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74DUJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUJ03), Jul 9, 1973: Let-Np-K L-13 (N5573), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (7)

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 20090801048249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090801048249A), Aug 1, 2009: Let L-13 BLANIK (N66FL), Sparta, NY, Substantial damage. On August 1, 2009, a student pilot soloing a glider and during a climb entered a stall, recovered and subsequentally entered another stall which resulting an…
- [Accident 19920926038849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920926038849A), Sep 26, 1992: Let L13BLANIK (N90861), New Smyrna Beac, FL, Substantial damage. Downdraft on final. Struck trees and crashed.
- [Accident 19780923029549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780923029549A), Sep 23, 1978: Let L13BLANIK (N90861), Pittstown, PA, Substantial damage. During glider tow,the glider was rel at 150 ft. the glider contd cing rt turn. Stall spin.
- [Accident 19761231039769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761231039769A), Dec 31, 1976: Let L13BLANIK (N65139), Clearwater, FL, Substantial damage. Un locate arpt due partial cloud cover.
- [Accident 19760326008309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760326008309A), Mar 26, 1976: Let L13BLANIK (N94612), Canyon Lake, CA, Destroyed. Centerline wheel retractable. OBS performing loops prior to break up.
- [Accident 19750621017069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750621017069A), Jun 21, 1975: Let L13BLANIK (N2821H), New Braintree, MA, Substantial damage. Left horizontal stabilzer struck rwy light as glider turned off runway. Single wheel fixed ldg gr.
- [Accident 19730709020229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730709020229A), Jul 9, 1973: Let L13BLANIK (N5573), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. Glider. Spoilers extndd prior to tkof. Released by towplane at lo alt.

## Service difficulty reports (6)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2004FA0000181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000181), Jan 10, 2004: SKIN PANEL. CRACKED. ON INSPECTION, FOUND CRACKS .50 INCH LONG ON BOTH RT AND LT SIDES, ON BOTTOM OF STABILIZER, HOLE CUTOUTS ONE INCH AFT BULKHEAD N 14. STOP DRILLED AND REPAIR WIT
- [SDR 2003FA0000331](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000331), Mar 1, 2003: LEG ASSY. BROKEN. LEG THAT HOLDS MLG FORK ASSEMBLY. HAD STRAIGHT BREAK. APPEARS TO BE FATIGUE FAILURE. MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY TAKING OFF FROM GRASS AT ANGLE TO PAVED RUNWAY AND 
- [SDR 2002FA0001309](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001309), Nov 19, 2002: FRAME. DETACHED. DURING ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION UPON DELIVERY FROM THE CZECHOSLOVAKIA SOCIALIST REPUBLIC, EXTERNAL DAMAGE WAS NOTED WHERE THE AFT FUSELAGE RESTS IN THE TRAILER TAI
- [SDR 2002FA0001308](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001308), Nov 19, 2002: FRAME. DETACHED. DURING ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION UPON DELIVERY FROM THE CZECH REPUBLIC, EXTERNAL DAMAGE WAS NOTED WHERE THE AFT FUSELAGE RESTS IN THE TRAILER TAIL DOLLY. INTERNAL I
- [SDR 97ZZZX400](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX400), Dec 20, 1996: CONTROL BRIDGE. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND BRACKET CRACKED AT REAR CONTROL STICK ATTACHMENT ON THE CONTROL BRIDGE PART. FAILURE OF PART IN THIS AREA WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF AI
- [SDR CA960802004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960802004), Jul 26, 1996: CABLES. WORN. (CAN) WHILE CARRYING OUT AN ITRAN INSPECTION, A MOUSE NEST PROMPTED AN INSPECTION FOR CORROSION UNDER THE COCKPIT FLOOR. CABLES IN THAT AREA WERE FOUND TO HAVE 

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Petiletky Strojirny Prvni NP L-13 BLANIK](https://openairdocs.org/model/petiletky-strojirny-prvni-np-l-13-blanik): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 05614SN
- [Letecke Zavody L-13 BLANIK](https://openairdocs.org/model/letecke-zavody-l-13-blanik): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1360315

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