MINR · Let BLANIK L-13 · 1997-07-04 · PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW97LA256
Event ID
20001208X08372
Type
Accident
Date
1997-07-04
Location
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Let
Model
BLANIK L-13
Registration
N65378
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper inflight planning in that he allowed the glider to descend to too low an altitude and stray too far from the airport, exceeding the aircraft's glide capabilities. A factor was his failure to utilize maximum braking action.