# NTSB Accident LAX08CA262
> **LET Blanik L-13** · 2008-08-09 · Bend, OR, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX08CA262
- **Event ID:** 20080904X01374
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-08-09
- **Location:** Bend, OR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.094444, -121.200279
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** LET
- **Model:** Blanik L-13
- **Registration:** N62345
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 0
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude which resulted in an undershoot while on final approach to land. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of thermal lift (sinking air), and the lack of suitable terrain for the off-airport landing.

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