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September 6, 2025 · Let L-23 Super Blanik · N231LS

Ridgeland, SC

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 6, 2025
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Ridgeland, SC
Aircraft
Let L-23 Super Blanik (1993)
Tail Number
N231LS
Operator
Lowcountry Soaring Association
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA336

The pilot was conducting her second solo flight in pursuit of a glider rating for her private pilot certificate. The pilot stated that while in the airport traffic pattern, she was too high on the base leg and made several 360° turns near the south end of the runway in an attempt to lose altitude. After leveling off, she realized she was still too high and entered a slip without the use of the spoilers, but the glider floated toward the departure end of the runway. With little runway remaining, she attempted a right turn, but the left wing dropped, consistent with an aerodynamic stall, and contacted the ground. The glider came to rest upright in a grassy area near the end of the runway. The fuselage and left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering to return for landing after a runway overshoot.

Full Narrative

The pilot was conducting her second solo flight in pursuit of a glider rating for her private pilot certificate. The pilot stated that while in the airport traffic pattern, she was too high on the base leg and made several 360° turns near the south end of the runway in an attempt to lose altitude. After leveling off, she realized she was still too high and entered a slip without the use of the spoilers, but the glider floated toward the departure end of the runway. With little runway remaining, she attempted a right turn, but the left wing dropped, consistent with an aerodynamic stall, and contacted the ground. The glider came to rest upright in a grassy area near the end of the runway. The fuselage and left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 EDT
Nearest AirportRidgeland-Claude Dean (0nm NNW)
Runway36
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width120 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLet L-23 Super Blanik
Tail NumberN231LS
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLowcountry Soaring Association
Operating RulePart 91
Engines0
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Basc · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time16:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data