# NTSB Accident DEN04CA085
> **LET Blanik L-13** · 2004-06-03 · Durango, CO, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN04CA085
- **Event ID:** 20040702X00898
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-06-03
- **Location:** Durango, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.337776, -107.851943
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** LET
- **Model:** Blanik L-13
- **Registration:** N99860
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 0
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain, and the low approach.

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