Final 1 serious Sep 6, 2025

N231LS crash at Ridgeland, SC

Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK — Aerodynamic stall/spin at 3J1 (Ridgeland, SC)

DateSep 6, 2025
Tail numberN231LS
AircraftLet L-23 SUPER BLANIK · Let Morava · L200
Location3J1 — Ridgeland, SC
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 91 Instructional
Injuries1 serious
NTSB caseERA25LA336

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.

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