Let BLANIK L-13 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 28, 2026
There are 244 Let BLANIK L-13 airframes on record (built 1925–1981), 38 currently registered. 5 have one or more NTSB accident records (5 records total). Data as of Jul 28, 2026.
Recent Let BLANIK L-13 accidents
The student pilot's improper use of the airbrakes while on approach for landing.
The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff when the climb performance of the tow plane and the glider were inadequate. Contributing to the accident were the high density altitude and the terrain-induced turbulence.
The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude which resulted in an undershoot while on final approach to land. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of thermal lift (sinking air), and the lack of suitable terrain for the off-airport landing.
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while making an off-field landing in a glider. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting winds.
The pilot's failure to attain the proper glide path and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the encountered headwind.