# Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1360308 - Manufacturer (registry): LET - Model: L-23 SUPER BLANIK - Aircraft type: Glider - Category: Glider - Engines: None - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS G60EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G60EU) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o. - Registered aircraft: 83 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/let-l-23-super-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. - [AD 2020-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-16-05): Rudder Control System · Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o. L 23 Super - Blanik. Effective Aug 28, 2020 - [AD 2011-02-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-02-08): Stabilizers. · BLANIK L 23 Super - Blanik. Effective Feb 14, 2011 - [AD 2010-15-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-15-05): Stabilizers · BLANIK L 23 Super - Blanik. Effective Aug 30, 2010 - [AD 2008-26-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-26-12): Control bridge · BLANIK L 23 Super - Blanik. Effective Jan 28, 2009 - [AD 2004-25-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-25-17): Elevator rocker lever (part number A 730 201 N) · BLANIK L 23 Super - Blanik. Effective Jan 28, 2005 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2010-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-08-01) (historical): Stabilizers · Aircraft Industries a.s. L 23 Super - Blanik. Effective Apr 26, 2010 ## Registered aircraft (83, first 50) - [N101LE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101LE): [Logan Air Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOGAN%20AIR%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Logan, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Logan), built 1990, S/N 907601 - [N106LW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N106LW): [Cross Counrty Soaring LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROSS%20COUNRTY%20SOARING%20LLC), [Brookfield, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Brookfield), built 1993, S/N 938106 - [N10BR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10BR): [Peoria, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Peoria), built 1991, S/N 917826, Sale reported - [N118BB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N118BB): [Franconia Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRANCONIA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Franconia, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Franconia), S/N 938026 - [N231LS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N231LS): [Jefferson, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Jefferson), built 1993, S/N 938020, Sale reported, pending cancellation - [N235ST](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N235ST): [Greater Houston Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREATER%20HOUSTON%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Needville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Needville), S/N 988412 - [N251BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N251BA): [Willamette Valley Soaring Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLAMETTE%20VALLEY%20SOARING%20CLUB), [Cornelius, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Cornelius), built 1991, S/N 917817 - [N256BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N256BA): [Willamette Valley Soaring Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLAMETTE%20VALLEY%20SOARING%20CLUB), [Cornelius, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Cornelius), built 1992, S/N 917926 - [N257BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N257BA): [Seminole Flying & Soaring Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEMINOLE%20FLYING%20%26%20SOARING%20INC), [Clermont, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Clermont), built 1992, S/N 917928 - [N258BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N258BA): [Omaha Soaring Club Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OMAHA%20SOARING%20CLUB%20INC), [Omaha, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Omaha), S/N 938018 - [N259BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N259BA): [Black Forest Soaring Society Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACK%20FOREST%20SOARING%20SOCIETY%20INC), [Monument, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Monument), S/N 938014 - [N262BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N262BA): [L23 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/L23%20LLC), [Raleigh, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Raleigh), built 1993, S/N 938019 - [N264BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N264BA): [Evergreen Soaring Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVERGREEN%20SOARING%20INC), [Lynnwood, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Lynnwood), built 1993, S/N 938021 - [N265BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N265BA): [Evergreen Soaring Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EVERGREEN%20SOARING%20INC), [Lynnwood, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Lynnwood), built 1993, S/N 938024 - [N267BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N267BA): [Tcoag1 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TCOAG1%20LLC), [Maple Park, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Maple%20Park), built 1993, S/N 938025 - [N270BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N270BA): [Mudd Robert J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUDD%20ROBERT%20J), [Moriarty, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Moriarty), built 1993, S/N 938027 - [N271BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N271BA): [Greater Houston Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREATER%20HOUSTON%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Needville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Needville), built 1994, S/N 948112 - [N274BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N274BA): [Greater Houston Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREATER%20HOUSTON%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Needville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Needville), built 1994, S/N 948113 - [N276BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N276BA): [Fowler Larry K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOWLER%20LARRY%20K), [Harrison, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Harrison), built 1994, S/N 948115 - [N290SB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N290SB): [Seminole Flying & Soaring Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEMINOLE%20FLYING%20%26%20SOARING%20INC), [Clermont, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Clermont), S/N 938029 - [N293BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N293BA): [Central Alabama Soaring Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20ALABAMA%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION), [Birmingham, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Birmingham), built 1994, S/N 948122 - [N294BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N294BA): [Hinckley David D DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HINCKLEY%20DAVID%20D%20DBA), [Belton, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Belton), built 1994, S/N 948121 - [N299BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N299BA): [Las Vegas Valley Soaring Association Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAS%20VEGAS%20VALLEY%20SOARING%20ASSOCIATION%20INC), [Jean, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Jean), built 1996, S/N 968303 - [N303BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303BA): [Post Mills Soaring Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POST%20MILLS%20SOARING%20CLUB), [Lyme, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Lyme), built 1996, S/N 968216 - [N304MG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N304MG): [Unusual Attitudes Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNUSUAL%20ATTITUDES%20INC), [Homestead, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Homestead), S/N 917927 - [N305MG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N305MG): [N305mg LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N305MG%20LLC), [Homestead, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Homestead), built 1992, S/N 917930 - [N306BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N306BA): [Civil Air Patrol Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIVIL%20AIR%20PATROL%20INC), [Maxwell Afb, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Maxwell%20Afb), built 1997, S/N 968304 - [N309BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N309BA): [Friends Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRIENDS%20AVIATION%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1997, S/N 978404 - [N316BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N316BA): [Brandywine Soaring Assoc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRANDYWINE%20SOARING%20ASSOC), [Hockessin, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Hockessin), built 1999, S/N 998416 - [N323SB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N323SB): [Red Wing Soaring Assoc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RED%20WING%20SOARING%20ASSOC), [Osceola, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Osceola), built 1991, S/N 917917 - [N325JH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N325JH): [Christensen Douglas L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRISTENSEN%20DOUGLAS%20L), [Grants Pass, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Grants%20Pass), built 1991, S/N 917910 - [N335BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N335BA): [Civil Air Patrol Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIVIL%20AIR%20PATROL%20INC), [Maxwell Afb, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Maxwell%20Afb), S/N 988410 - [N341BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N341BA): [Van Noy Terry W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAN%20NOY%20TERRY%20W), [Henderson, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Henderson), built 1999, S/N 998415 - [N352BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N352BA): [Civil Air Patrol Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIVIL%20AIR%20PATROL%20INC), [Maxwell Afb, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Maxwell%20Afb), built 1999, S/N 998419 - [N357BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N357BA): [Civil Air Patrol Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIVIL%20AIR%20PATROL%20INC), [Maxwell Afb, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Maxwell%20Afb), built 1999, S/N 998319 - [N358BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N358BA): [Civil Air Patrol Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIVIL%20AIR%20PATROL%20INC), [Maxwell Afb, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Maxwell%20Afb), built 1999, S/N 998320 - [N360BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N360BA): [Civil Air Patrol Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIVIL%20AIR%20PATROL%20INC), [Maxwell Afb, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Maxwell%20Afb), built 1999, S/N 998701 - [N361BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N361BA): [Civil Air Patrol Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIVIL%20AIR%20PATROL%20INC), [Maxwell Afb, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Maxwell%20Afb), built 2000, S/N 008703 - [N362BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N362BA): [Civil Air Patrol Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIVIL%20AIR%20PATROL%20INC), [Maxwell Afb, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Maxwell%20Afb), built 2000, S/N 008704 - [N363BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N363BA): [Civil Air Patrol Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIVIL%20AIR%20PATROL%20INC), [Maxwell Afb, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Maxwell%20Afb), built 2000, S/N 008705 - [N364BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N364BA): [Civil Air Patrol Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIVIL%20AIR%20PATROL%20INC), [Maxwell Afb, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Maxwell%20Afb), built 2000, S/N 008706 - [N366BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N366BA): [Civil Air Patrol Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIVIL%20AIR%20PATROL%20INC), [Maxwell Afb, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Maxwell%20Afb), built 2000, S/N 008708 - [N367BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N367BA): [Civil Air Patrol Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIVIL%20AIR%20PATROL%20INC), [Maxwell Afb, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Maxwell%20Afb), built 2000, S/N 008709 - [N371BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N371BA): [Civil Air Patrol Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIVIL%20AIR%20PATROL%20INC), [Maxwell Afb, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Maxwell%20Afb), S/N 008710 - [N372BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N372BA): [Soaring Thunderbirds Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOARING%20THUNDERBIRDS%20INC), [Canton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Canton), built 2000, S/N 008712 - [N373BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N373BA): [Greater Boston Soring Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREATER%20BOSTON%20SORING%20CLUB), [Sterling, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Sterling), built 2000, S/N 008713 - [N383BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N383BA): [Tampa Bay Soaring Society Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAMPA%20BAY%20SOARING%20SOCIETY%20INC), [Zephyrhills, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Zephyrhills), built 2000, S/N 008714 - [N387BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N387BA): [Civil Air Patrol Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIVIL%20AIR%20PATROL%20INC), [Maxwell Afb, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Maxwell%20Afb), built 2001, S/N 018802 - [N389BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N389BA): [Holder Robert W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLDER%20ROBERT%20W), [Pittsfield, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Pittsfield), built 2001, S/N 018803 - [N393BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N393BA): [North Florida Soaring Society Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20FLORIDA%20SOARING%20SOCIETY%20INC), [Jacksonville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jacksonville), built 2001, S/N 019001 All 83: https://openairdocs.org/model/let-l-23-super-blanik/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (36) 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 WPR26LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA271), Jul 18, 2026: Let L-23 Super Blanik (N922SB), North Plains, OR, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA25LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA336), Sep 6, 2025: Let L-23 Super Blanik (N231LS), Ridgeland, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering to return for landing after a runway overshoot. - [NTSB CEN23LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA254), Jun 21, 2023: Let L-23 Super Blanik (N10BR), Gregory, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack, leading to an aerodynamic stall during the off-field landing. - [NTSB WPR23LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA362), Jun 3, 2023: Let L-23 Super Blanik (N438BA), Minden, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in an impact with a taxiway sign. - [NTSB CEN22LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA279), Jun 22, 2022: Let L-23 Super Blanik (N364BA), Yoder, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's encounter with sinking air conditions that resulted in a loss of lift and a subsequent loss of control. - [NTSB ERA21LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA327), Jul 31, 2021: Let L-23 Super Blanik (N373BA), Sterling, MA, minor damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s lack of remedial action, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall in the landing flare and a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA21LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA242), May 31, 2021: Let L-23 Super Blanik (N912B), Pittsfield, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control. - [NTSB ERA20CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA116), Mar 1, 2020: Let L 23 Super Blanik (N296BA), Huntsville, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain glider control and his exceedance of the glider's critical angle of attack while maneuvering in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN18FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA217), Jun 9, 2018: Let L 23 Super Blanik (N317BA), Moose, WY, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's encounter with atmospheric conditions that resulted in a loss of lift and a subsequent loss of control near terrain that precluded recovery. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's… - [NTSB GAA18CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA093), Dec 23, 2017: Let L 23 Super Blanik (N389BA), Clermont, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare. - [NTSB GAA17CA566](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA566), Sep 30, 2017: Let L 23 Super Blanik (N260BA), Hampshire, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB GAA17CA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA477), Jul 30, 2017: Let L 23 Super Blanik (N304MG), Homestead, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in the pilot landing short of the intended runway. - [NTSB GAA17CA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA427), Jul 21, 2017: Let L23 (N342BA), Deatsville, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees and power lines while landing. - [NTSB GAA15CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA028), Mar 29, 2015: Let L23 - NO Series (N381BA), Los Alamitos, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadvertent deployment of the air brakes during initial climb, resulting in a loss of lift. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to identify and remediate the cause. - [NTSB ERA14LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA391), Aug 17, 2014: Let L 23 Super Blanik (N266SE), Sylacauga, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to properly… - [NTSB ERA14LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA341), Jul 14, 2014: Let L 23 Super Blanik (N400AZ), Warm Springs, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the flight instructor to move his glider from an active runway in accordance with procedures due to his distraction by having a conversation with the air boss, which resulted in the… - [NTSB ERA14LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA341), Jul 14, 2014: Let L 23 Super Blanik (N342BA), Warm Springs, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the flight instructor to move his glider from an active runway in accordance with procedures due to his distraction by having a conversation with the air boss, which resulted in the… - [NTSB ERA14CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA088), Sep 15, 2013: Let L 23 Super Blanik (N321BA), Clermont, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA12CA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA454), Jun 28, 2012: Let L-23 Super Blanik (N273BA), Benton, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent extension of the wing airbrakes, which resulted in a loss of lift and subsequent landing prior to the runway. - [NTSB CEN10CA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA507), Aug 28, 2010: Let L-23 Super Blanik (N361BA), Socorro, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of lift that resulted in an off-airport landing. - [NTSB CEN09CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA269), Apr 26, 2009: Let L-23 Super Blanik (N238SB), Adrian, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the strong, gusting crosswind during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's decision to attempt flight with known… - [NTSB NYC07CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA151), Jun 27, 2007: Let Super Blanik L-23 (N8022), Warren, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The glider's inadvertent encounter with windshear. A factor was the outflow from a nearby thunderstorm. - [NTSB ANC07CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA005), Oct 10, 2006: Letecky Zavody L-23 Super Blanik (N394BA), Chugiak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and structural damage to the fuselage. Factors associated with the… - [NTSB LAX06TA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06TA234), Jul 11, 2006: Let Super Blanik L-23 (N381BA), Los Alamitos, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the winch operator to maintain an adequate winch tow speed, resulting in a stall and hard landing. - [NTSB MIA03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA022), Nov 29, 2002: Let L-23 (N41BW), Groveland, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to extend the dive brakes during approach and his excessive airspeed and improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane nosing down and impacting with the runway. - [NTSB NYC02LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA046), Jan 1, 2002: Let L-23 (N117BB), Sterling, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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… - [NTSB SEA01LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA091), May 5, 2001: Let L-23 (N265BA), Arlington, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the flight instructor's improper decision to partially retract the spoilers while the student was attempting to land. Factors include a tailwind, wet grass, and a taxiway sign off the end of the… - [NTSB FTW00LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA219), Jul 29, 2000: Let L-23 Super Blankit (N105LW), Waller, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while maneuvering. Contributory factors were the in-flight separation of the tow rope and the pilot's physical impairment from his use of… - [NTSB MIA99LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA197), Jul 15, 1999: Let L-23 (N254BA), Jacksonville, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper in-flight decisions allowing the glider to descend to a low altitude, resulting in a forced landing off the airport and subsequent impact with a tree. - [NTSB NYC98LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA097), Apr 21, 1998: Let L-23 Super Blanik (N298BA), Pipersville, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, while on an approach to an off-airport landing area, which resulted in a lack of airspeed and/or altitude to reach the intended landing area… - [NTSB IAD98LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA046), Apr 12, 1998: Let L-23 (N55BR), New Castle, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn to reverse direction. A factor was his improper use of the speed brake. - [NTSB FTW97LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA054), Dec 2, 1996: Let L23 (N290SB), Bryan, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot misjudged his distance and altitude during the landing approach. Factors relating to the accident were: the high obstructions (power lines), and subsequent tailwind during the forced… - [NTSB CHI96LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA339), Sep 14, 1996: Let Super Blanik L-23 (N7906), Highland, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the Piper PA-25 tow pilot to see-and-avoid the Blanik L-23 glider. A factor relating to the accident was: neither aircraft was equipped with a communication radio. - [NTSB MIA96LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA045), Dec 16, 1995: Let L-23 (N254BA), Jacksonville, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY PLAN THE FLIGHT. - [NTSB ATL95LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA093), Apr 29, 1995: Let L-23 Super Blanik (N152AT), Spartanburg, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent use speed brakes during takeoff. - [NTSB FTW94LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA250), Jul 24, 1994: Let L-23 (N923SB), Stillwater, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED. ## FAA accident and incident reports (47) 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. - [Incident 20250912013119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250912013119I), Sep 12, 2025: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N393BA), Jacksonville, FL, Minor damage. Student pilot and solo occupant of the aircraft was landing a glider in the sod north of runway 7 at kheg. There was a glider and tow plane on the north side… - [Accident 20250906017079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250906017079A), Sep 6, 2025: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N231LS), Ridgeland, SC, Substantial damage. This was the student pilots second solo in a glider under the supervision of her CFI. The temperature was high and there was not a lot of lift on the day of… - [Accident 20230621008479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230621008479A), Jun 21, 2023: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N10BR), Gregory, MI, Substantial damage. CFI took controls from student pilot to find thermals. CFI made decision to do off field landing. Glider came to rest in bean field approximately half way up… - [Accident 20220622010899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220622010899A), Jun 22, 2022: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N364BA), Yoder, KS, Substantial damage. Pilot was intending to release from the tow plane at 4500 MSL, but clouds and haze were obscuring the horizon making it difficult for new student to see… - [Incident 20211106018969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211106018969I), Nov 6, 2021: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N259BA), Elbert, CO, Minor damage. On November 6, 2021, at 1730Z near the town of Elbert, Colorado, glider N259BA, a Let L-23 super blanik experienced a hard landing at Kelly Air Park (CO15) in… - [Accident 20210731012279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210731012279A), Jul 31, 2021: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N373BA), Sterling, MA, Minor damage. On July 31, while landing on runway 34 at Sterling Airport (3BE), glider N373BA, piloted by ip [privacy data omitted]and sp [privacy data omitted] made a hard… - [Accident 20210531013249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210531013249A), May 31, 2021: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N912B), Pittsfield, PA, Substantial damage. On 5/31/2021 at approximately 14:00 local time, N912B sustained substantial damage during the rollout after a hard landing on runway 27 at P15. The student… - [Accident 20200301006099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200301006099A), Mar 1, 2020: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N296BA), Brownsboro, AL, Substantial damage. The glider departed runway 27 under aerotow to accomplish a planned premature termination of tow for a training demonstration. The tow rope was released at… - [Accident 20180609015419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180609015419A), Jun 9, 2018: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N317BA), Moose, WY, Destroyed, 2 fatal. At approximately 09:15 local the airman arrived at the airport and prepared for a scenic flight. At approximately 09:50 local the glider was launched via… - [Accident 20171223023629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171223023629A), Dec 23, 2017: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N389BA), Clermont, FL, Substantial damage. The canadian student pilot on a solo flight landed, over corrected and cross controlled the flight controls, veered off the runway striking a hangar with the… - [Accident 20170930014259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170930014259A), Sep 30, 2017: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N260BA), Hampshire, IL, Substantial damage. Pilot came in for approach to 55LL onto runway 27 from the east and landed long on the runway. In order to avoid collision with an airplane and glider holding… - [Accident 20170730010189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170730010189A), Jul 30, 2017: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N304MG), Homestead, FL, Substantial damage. Airman [privacy data omitted] was flying the rented glider in the pattern with a passenger friend. He advised in his statement that he experienced gusty winds… - [Accident 20170721009139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170721009139A), Jul 21, 2017: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N342BA), Deatsville, AL, Substantial damage. A 16 year old student pilot departed Wetumpka Airport on his second solo flight of the day and third total flight of the day, in a blanik glider owned by civil… - [Incident 20150815015179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150815015179I), Aug 15, 2015: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N41BW), Brandon, MS, Minor damage. Instructional flight. Student in front seat. Instructor had controls for landing. After clearing object on the end of runway (parked glider) the aircraft was… - [Accident 20150329005289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150329005289A), Mar 29, 2015: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N381BA), Los Alamitos, CA, Substantial damage. During take off using normal aerotow operations on runway 22R at approximately 150 to 200 AGL tow aircraft waved wings signalling immediate release. Pilot of… - [Accident 20140817018639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140817018639A), Aug 17, 2014: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N266SE), Sylacauga, AL, Substantial damage. During the approach to land at the Sylacauga, Alabama airport (scd), a student pilot allowed the aircraft to enter a steep spin to the right; the aircraft… - [Accident 20140714024241A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140714024241A), Jul 14, 2014: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N400AZ), Warm Springs, GA, Substantial damage. Aircraft N400AZ landed and was preparing for a second takeoff. While awaiting departure, the second aircraft, N342BA, landed with a tailwind and ran into… - [Accident 20140714013662A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140714013662A), Jul 14, 2014: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N342BA), Warm Springs, GA, Substantial damage. Aircraft 1 landed and rolled out to the 1,000' point. Crew was debriefing in the aircraft waiting for takeoff. Aircraft two was on short final when the wind… - [Accident 20130914024229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130914024229A), Sep 14, 2013: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N321BA), Clermont, FL, Substantial damage. On September 14, 2013, the blanik glider had an accident involving a student pilot landing on runway 36. During the landing roll out, the glider?s right wing… - [Incident 20130706017249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130706017249I), Jul 6, 2013: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N118BB), Franconia, NH, Minor damage. Student pilot during landing rollout impacted tree with left wing resulting in minor damage to the leading edge approximately 5 feet in from the tip. The… - [Accident 20120628016099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120628016099A), Jun 28, 2012: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N273BA), Benton, TN, Substantial damage. Pilot was low and slow on downwind glider landed short of runway in cornfield. Landing was hard damaging landing gear attachment and wings. - [Incident 20110528012499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110528012499I), May 28, 2011: Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (N815S), Freehold, NY, Minor damage. Glider pilot statement:glider pilot states that shortly after takeoff(glider tow), turbulence was encountered, then towplane experienced engine trouble.… - [Accident 20100828054479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100828054479A), Aug 28, 2010: Let L-23 SUPER (N361BA), Socorro, NM, Substantial damage. On August 30, 2010 at 1000MDT a blanik L-23, N361BA registered to civil air patrol, inc. landed short of the runway at Socorro Municipal Airport, Socorro, new… - [Incident 20100717043169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100717043169I), Jul 17, 2010: Let L-23 SUPER (N922SB), Shenandoah, VA, Minor damage. The pilot landed right of center line and came too close to the runway edge lights. When the right wing came down, the leading edge impacted the runway edge… - [Accident 20090426011289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090426011289A), Apr 26, 2009: Let L23SUPERBLAN (N238SB), Adrian, MI, Substantial damage. (-23) On Sunday April 26, 2009 at approximately 1500 (1900 gmt) at Adrian, MI (kadg) airport; robert a. schmall glider instructor (CFI certificate 2834470) for… - [Accident 20070627830549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070627830549A), Jun 27, 2007: Let L23SUPERBLAN (N8022), Warren, VT, Substantial damage. (-23) Not on scene. Weather was VMC per mvp weather reporting at the time of the operation. Wind was reported as 300' @12 with 4700-6000 scattered visibility… - [Incident 20070324003409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070324003409I), Mar 24, 2007: Let L23 (N237SB), San Diego, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Remote controlled airplane (rc) flew into glider's right wing during glider's final approach to landing at torrey pines. Pilot in command's statement: I… - [Accident 20061009024949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061009024949A), Oct 9, 2006: Let L23SUPERBLAN (N394BA), Birchwood, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) The private pilot departed Birchwood, Alaska, on tow in L-23 super blank, owned by the civil air patrol, with a non rated passenger. The weather was not… - [Accident 20060711030339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060711030339A), Jul 11, 2006: Let L23SUPERBLAN (N381BA), Los Alamitos, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On July 11, 2006, about 1500 pacific daylight time, a blanik L23, N381BA, collided with terrain during takeoff from the us army airfield at Los Alamitos,… - [Incident 20050807021569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050807021569I), Aug 7, 2005: Let L23SUPERBLAN (N258BA), White Bear Tnsh, MN, Minor damage. (-23) On August 07, this blanik L-23 was being towed to flight at 6MN9. After take-off roll the tow aircraft experienced an inability to generate sufficient… - [Accident 20021130036229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021130036229A), Nov 30, 2002: Let L23 (N41BW), Groveland, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was attempting to land long on the runway to facilitate parking the glider. Pilot indicated that he deployed the dive brakes on base leg and then… - [Accident 20020101000299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020101000299A), Jan 1, 2002: Let L23SUPERBLAN (N117BB), Sterling, MA, No damage. (-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… - [Incident 20011104031179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011104031179I), Nov 4, 2001: Let L23 (N271BA), Tucson, AZ, Minor damage. (-23) During an instructional flight a blanic Let 23 had experienced a hard landing at el Tiro sailport. The aircraft received minor damage and the student in… - [Incident 20010623015509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010623015509I), Jun 23, 2001: Let L23SUPERBLAN (N367BA), Tuskegee, AL, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot could not make the runway and had to make an off airport landing. Pilot failed to execute proper procedures for the downwind and final… - [Accident 20010505009859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010505009859A), May 5, 2001: N265BA, Arlington, WA, No damage. (-23)Flight instructor was acting as PIC for a new club member who holds a glider certificate from poland but does not hold a us pilot certificate. During… - [Incident 20000904027519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000904027519I), Sep 4, 2000: Let L23SUPERBLAN (N296BA), Huntsville, AL, Minor damage. (-23)Pilot's statement indicates that he misjudged his approach path and landed short of the runway by about 100 feet. Pilot was counseled and[privacy data… - [Accident 20000729004419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000729004419A), Jul 29, 2000: Let L23SUPERBLAN (N105LW), Waller, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Tow rope broke on climb. Tow a/c turned to the left and glider proceded straight. Piched up and spun into trees. Impacted nose first. Pilot did not… - [Incident 20000723024959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000723024959I), Jul 23, 2000: Let L23SUPERBLAN (N338BA), Waller, TX, Minor damage. (-23)On July 23, 2000 at approximately 1510 CDT, a glider aircraft, N338BA, make lat blanik 2, model Let-23-23 received minor damage when it went off the end… - [Accident 19990715022379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990715022379A), Jul 15, 1999: Let L23 (N254BA), Jacksonville, FL, Substantial damage. (.19) On July 15, 1999, about 1400 eastern daylight time, a Let blanik L-23 glider, N254BA, registered to the north Florida soaring society inc., collided with… - [Accident 19980421007399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980421007399A), Apr 21, 1998: Let L23SUPERBLAN (N298BA), Pipersville, PA, Substantial damage. Lost sight of airport. Tried for an open area. Stalled. Hit a tree and side of a barn. (-23) Mr. Summa, the PIC of glider N298BA, stated after soaring for… - [Accident 19980412006519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980412006519A), Apr 12, 1998: Let L23 (N55BR), New Castle, VA, Substantial damage. Landing long. Pulled up to fly over trees but reveresed course. Stalled. Right wing hit. Glider cartwheeled. (.4)according to the student pilot, he had flown… - [Accident 19961202042369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961202042369A), Dec 2, 1996: Let L23 (N290SB), Bryan, TX, Substantial damage. Downdraft on approach to glider port. Turned made downwind landing in a field. Wing hit post. Student glider pilot. (-23) pilot found himself too low on final.… - [Accident 19960914028432A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960914028432A), Sep 14, 1996: Let L23 (N7906), Highland, IL, Substantial damage. Tow aircraft landed on glider. - [Accident 19951216043649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951216043649A), Dec 16, 1995: Let L23 (N254BA), Jacksonville, FL, Substantial damage. Unable find thermals. Elected land in football field. Left wing struck goal post. - [Accident 19950429009899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950429009899A), Apr 29, 1995: Let L23 (N152AT), Spartanburg, SC, Substantial damage. Failed accelerate on tow. Pilot released glider. Aborted takeoff. Glider ground looped. Speed brakes were still on. - [Incident 19941030041139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941030041139I), Oct 30, 1994: Let L23 (N815S), Stillwater, OK, Minor damage. Turned base and final too soon. Too high for sod strip. Landed in adjacent field. Damaged right wing. - [Accident 19940724019249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940724019249A), Jul 24, 1994: Let L23 (N923SB), Stillwater, OK, Substantial damage. Stalled after auto tow release. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (2) 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. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SG03715NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG03715NY): Iunstallation and maintenance of Oratex 6000 Covering and Coating System. Lanitz-Prena Folien Factory GmbH - [STC SG04702NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SG04702NY): Installation and maintenance of Oratex UL600 Covering and Coating System. Lanitz-Prena Folien Factory GmbH ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Aircraft Industries L23 SUPER BLANIK](https://openairdocs.org/model/aircraft-industries-l23-super-blanik): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 1360307 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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