# NTSB Accident NYC02LA092
> **Blanik L-13** · 2002-05-05 · Saratoga Spring, NY, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC02LA092
- **Event ID:** 20020514X00674
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-05-05
- **Location:** Saratoga Spring, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.051109, -73.861114
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Blanik
- **Model:** L-13
- **Registration:** N711KR
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 0
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The glider encountering an unanticipated downdraft, which resulted in insufficient altitude to reach a suitable landing area.

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