# NTSB Accident SEA01LA153
> **LET Blanik L-13** · 2001-08-19 · Enumclaw, WA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA01LA153
- **Event ID:** 20011113X02234
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-08-19
- **Location:** Enumclaw, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.099708, -121.599777
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** LET
- **Model:** Blanik L-13
- **Registration:** N82AS
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 0
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The premature release of the towline and the pilot's improper selection of a landing area following the release.  Factors include improper preflight planning.

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