# Let L13 AC BLANIK

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1360312
- Manufacturer (registry): LET
- Model: L13 AC BLANIK
- Aircraft type: Glider
- Category: Glider
- Engines: None
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 7
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/let-l13-ac-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 (7)

- [N322BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N322BA): [Tillman Tracy](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TILLMAN%20TRACY), [Webberville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Webberville), built 1998, S/N 988601
- [N336BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N336BA): [Heritage Flight Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HERITAGE%20FLIGHT%20FOUNDATION), [Pawcatuck, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Pawcatuck), S/N 988603
- [N374BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N374BA): [Cavanagh Michael B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAVANAGH%20MICHAEL%20B), [Dubois, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Dubois), built 2000, S/N 008605
- [N422BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N422BA): [Copley Mark H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COPLEY%20MARK%20H), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), built 2002, S/N 028903
- [N423BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N423BA): [Pueblo, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Pueblo), built 2002, S/N 028904, Sale reported
- [N457BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N457BA): [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 2004, S/N 049102
- [N668DJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N668DJ): [Toblin Thomas T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOBLIN%20THOMAS%20T), [Sparks, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Sparks), built 1966, S/N 173319

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 GAA20CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA058), Oct 28, 2019: Let L13 (N213TA), Enumclaw, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA06CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA060), Mar 5, 2006: Let L13 AC Blanik (N4413), Zephyrhills, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's encounter with downdraft.
- [NTSB CHI03LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA328), Aug 16, 2003: Let L-13 Blanik (N302SL), Highland, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to extend the spoilers and his inadvertent use of the flaps during final approach, which resulted in the proper touchdown point being exceeded due to excessive airspeed. A factor…

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 20251213019999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251213019999I), Dec 13, 2025: Let L13 AC BLANIK (N423BA), Peyton, CO, Minor damage. Pilot was flying with CFI for instruction flight. Their first landing was good with no incident. On the second landing the pilot over controlled the aircraft…
- [Accident 20191027020469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191027020469A), Oct 27, 2019: Let L13 AC BLANIK (N213TA), Enumclaw, WA, Substantial damage. Upon approach, aircraft was flown at an altitude too low and too FAR to the right causing the right wing to strike a tree.
- [Accident 20060305011929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060305011929A), Mar 5, 2006: Let L13ACBLANIK (N4413), Zephyrhills, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) On March 5, 2006 at 1730 EDT, a Let L13 glider, N4413, registered to tampa bay soaring society, made a hard landing at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport. The…
- [Incident 20030816020609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030816020609I), Aug 16, 2003: Let L13BLANIK (N302SL), Highland, IL, Minor damage. (-23) Mr. Paquin stated that this was his first solo flight in a glider, and third flight that day. Mr. Paquin flew a normal traffic pattern and checked…

## Service difficulty reports (7)

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

- [SDR 2010FA0001141](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001141), Oct 27, 2010: HINGE. BENT. RT AILERON HINGE ASSY BENT, HINGE BEARING RACE ALSO BENT. SUSPECT DISCREPENCY OCCURED DURING AEROBATIC FLIGHT. DISCOVERED ON 2 ACFT.
- [SDR DOSS12](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DOSS12), May 2, 2006: LONGERON. CRACKED. FIRST LONGERON (N434BA) WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE ELEVATOR TRIM GUIDE ATTACH POINT, NEAR THE REAR COCKPIT (RCP) LT RUDDER PEDAL, DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION. S
- [SDR 2005FA0000855](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000855), Jun 21, 2005: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. LEFT AND RIGHT RUDDDER CABLES FOUND FRAYED AT FRONT AND REAR PULLEYS.
- [SDR 2005FA0000875](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000875), Jun 21, 2005: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. LEFT AND RIGHT RUDDER CABLES FOUND FRAYED AT FRONT AND REAR PULLEYS.
- [SDR 2005FA0000854](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000854), Jun 21, 2005: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. LEFT AND RIGHT RUDDER CABLES FOUND FRAYED AT FRONT AND REAR PULLEY POSITIONS.
- [SDR 2005FA0000851](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000851), Jun 21, 2005: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. LEFT AND RIGHT RUDDER CABLES FOUND FRAYED AT FRONT AND REAR PULLLEY POSITIONS.
- [SDR 2003FA0000230](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000230), Feb 21, 2003: RING. MISSING. ONE TIME FLEET INSPECTION REVEALED SAFETY CLIP MISSING. THIS CLIP HOLDS THE SHAFT THAT ATTACHES THE RUDDER PEDAL TO THE FUSELAGE FITTING.ONE TIME INSPECTION INI

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