Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA18CA093

Clermont, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N389BA

LET L 23 SUPER BLANIK

Analysis

The student pilot reported that, during the first solo landing, the glider was "not straight" for the flare, and she attempted to correct with right rudder. Subsequently, she overcorrected, and the glider veered right and struck a hangar. The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

The student pilot reported that, during the first solo landing, the glider was "not straight" for the flare and she attempted to correct with right rudder. Subsequently, she over corrected, the glider veered right, and struck a hangar. The glider sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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