Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK

Aircraft Manufacturer: Let

Model: L-23 SUPER BLANIK

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Let
Manufacturer Serial Number 1360308
Model L-23 SUPER BLANIK
Category Land
Aircraft Type Glider
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type None
Number of Engines 0 engines
Number of Seats 2 seats
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Safety Analysis

Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.

100%
Identity Confirmed

Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).


17 exact, 2 recovered, 0 provisional

Methodology
19
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


1 fatal accidents.

5.3% of recorded accidents were fatal.

83
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


1,675

Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).


Comparison

Within its peer cohort

Within this model's peer class (same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range), comparison of its share of recorded NTSB accidents to its share of FAA registration exposure (aircraft-years since 2008).

This is a share comparison, not flight-hours adjusted, so a model flown more per airframe than its peers will show an accident share above its exposure share even if its per-hour safety is average. Methodology →

Model class Share of cohort
Accidents
19.0%
Exposure
9.8%
Time series

Accidents by year

Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →

2009 – 2025 Total 19
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 19 observed): 2009 1, 2012 1, 2013 1, 2014 3, 2015 1, 2017 4, 2018 1, 2020 1, 2021 2, 2022 1, 2023 2, 2025 1. 2 4 6 8 0 1 '09 1 '12 1 '13 3 '14 1 '15 4 '17 1 '18 1 '20 2 '21 1 '22 2 '23 1 '25
Composition

Phase of flight

Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.

6 categories Total 19
Landing 8
Approach 5
Maneuvering 3
Standing 1
Initial climb 1
Enroute 1
Causes

Finding category

Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.

NTSB top-level codes Total 56
Personnel issues 26
Aircraft 21
Environmental issues 9
Outcomes

Injury severity

NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.

Highest per accident Total 19
None 9
Serious 6
Minor 3
Fatal 1

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (19)· PUBU (1)

Recorded Accidents

All 19 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Ridgeland, SC N231LS Substantial Serious Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Gregory, MI N10BR Substantial Serious Approach Aircraft, Personnel issues
Minden, NV N438BA Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Yoder, KS N364BA Substantial Serious Approach Aircraft
Sterling, MA N373BA Minor Serious Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Pittsfield, PA N912B Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Huntsville, AL N296BA Substantial Serious Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Moose, WY N317BA Destroyed Fatal Prior to flight Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Clermont, FL N389BA Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Hampshire, IL N260BA Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Homestead, FL N304MG Substantial None Approach Environmental issues
Deatsville, AL N342BA Substantial Minor Enroute Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Los Alamitos, CA N381BA Substantial Minor Initial climb Aircraft, Personnel issues
Sylacauga, AL N266SE Substantial Serious Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft
Warm Springs, GA N400AZ Substantial None Landing Personnel issues
Warm Springs, GA N342BA Substantial None Landing Personnel issues
Clermont, FL N321BA Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Benton, TN N273BA Substantial Minor Approach Aircraft, Personnel issues
Adrian, MI N238SB Substantial None Prior to flight Environmental issues, Aircraft, Personnel issues
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