Pilot Debrief

LET L-23 SUPER BLANIK near Minden, NV — 2023-06-03

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Date
2023-06-03
Location
Minden, NV, USA
Airport
MEV
Aircraft
LET L-23 SUPER BLANIK
Registration
N438BA
Category
Glider
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in an impact with a taxiway sign.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the glider reported that while on downwind, the tow airplane maneuvered to avoid another aircraft, which resulted in a slack tow line. The tow line subsequently broke, and the glider pilot initiated a landing to a nearby runway from about 900 ft above ground level (agl). During the landing roll, the glider drifted right, and the right wing impacted a taxiway sign, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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