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Aircraft model · Glider · Glider · registry code 1360309

Manufacturer (registry)
LET
Model
L 33 SOLO
Registry code
1360309
Registered
40 aircraft
Type
Glider
Engines
None
Seats
1
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSG71EU
Holder
Blanik Aircraft CZ s.r.o.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 57

1993Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 1

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

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Registered aircraft · 40

N120MWHood River Soaring Inc · Hood River, ORBuilt 2000 · S/N 000513N133LBRiedl Kevin J · Cheney, KSBuilt 1993 · S/N 930202N16XFOvdiyenko Chris M · Johnstown, OHBuilt 1995 · S/N 940310
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NTSB investigations · 14

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 7 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 7 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN24LA331Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLet L 33 Solo · Kingman, KSThe pilot’s loss of control on short final.Sep 1, 2024 · N133LB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA151Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportLet L 33 Solo · Arlington, WAThe loss of lift while on final approach which resulted in a hard off-airport landing.May 11, 2020 · N355BA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircraft Industries A.S. L33 Solo · Bunn, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while approaching the airport, which resulted in a stall/mush.Apr 13, 2014 · N318BA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA465Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L 33 Solo · Wakefield, VAThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, resulting in an off-airport landing.Aug 17, 2011 · N388BA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA231Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L 33 Solo · Sparks, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.May 22, 2011 · N278BA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11LA234Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLet L 33 Solo · New Castle, VAPilot incapacitation shortly after takeoff for unknown reasons.Apr 10, 2011 · N286BA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA389Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L 33 Solo · Adelanto, CAThe pilot’s inability to make it to the airport as a result of his inadequate planning for the gusting headwinds.Aug 6, 2010 · N315BA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L-33 Solo · Louisburg, NCThe flight's encounter with an area of no thermal lift. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent selection of unsuitable terrain with a hidden obstruction.Nov 11, 2007 · N284BA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L 33 Solo · Stanton, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing due to the wind gusts. The wind gusts were a factor.Jul 28, 2005 · N93205 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet Blanik L 33 Solo · Windsor, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loose battery charger becoming entangled in the rudder pedals during a spin recovery, and a subsequent overstress of the glider. Factors included the loose battery charger, and the non-standard…Oct 3, 2001 · N388BA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet 33 · Bardstown, KYThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a nose-first, hard touchdown.Sep 30, 2001 · N3301L · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L 33 Solo · Waynesville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were gusty winds, and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model accident glider.May 24, 2000 · N5711 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-33-SOLO · Wellington, OHThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor related to the accident was a downdraft.Aug 28, 1999 · N286BA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet Super Blanik L-33 · New Castle, VAThe pilot's improper use of the flight controls resulting in failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the approach for landing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in this type of glider.May 15, 1994 · N23BR · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 16

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20240901017219ALet L 33 Solo · Kingman, KSThe pilot reported that during the local glider flight, he was unable to find sufficient lift to Remain airborne. He selected a field that was within gliding distance and setup for landing. However, on short final, he became fixated on a small tree in the…Sep 1, 2024 · N133LB · DestroyedIncident 20220514007049ILet L 33 Solo · Reno, NVOn 05/14/2022 at approximately 12:05 pm, Let L-33 solo glider N291BA, departed and arrived at Air Sailing gliderport (NV23). Glider pilot was conducting a personal pleasure flight. On final approach of runway 17 the pilot forced the aircraft down at a higher…May 14, 2022 · N291BA · Minor damageAccident 20200509007529ALet L 33 Solo · Arlington, WAPIC entered the base leg of glider traffic/landing pattern at an acceptable altitude and airspeed. Toward end of base leg, PIC felt glider was "sinking" but stayed in the base leg and turned to final too late. PIC realized he would not make the runway or…May 9, 2020 · N355BA · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 2

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SG03715NYIunstallation and maintenance of Oratex 6000 Covering and Coating SystemLanitz-Prena Folien Factory GmbHSTC SG04702NYInstallation and maintenance of Oratex UL600 Covering and Coating SystemLanitz-Prena Folien Factory GmbH
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Let Kunovice L 33 SOLO1 registered aircraftRegistry code 1360319
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  WHERE m.match_key = 'L33SOLO' AND m.code NOT IN ('1360309')
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