# NTSB Accident LAX96LA158
> **Let BLANIK L-13** · 1996-04-06 · JEAN, NV, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX96LA158
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05604
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-04-06
- **Location:** JEAN, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.749565, -115.530593
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Let
- **Model:** BLANIK L-13
- **Registration:** N65379
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's poorly planned approach.  The flight's encounter with a downdraft is a factor in this accident.

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