N317BA — 1997 Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 17, 2026
N317BA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 17, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 978406
- Manufacturer
- Let
- Model
- L-23 SUPER BLANIK
- Year
- 1997
- Category
- Glider
- Engine
- None None
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot's encounter with atmospheric conditions that resulted in a loss of lift and a subsequent loss of control near terrain that precluded recovery. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the operator's published tour flight procedures regarding flight over the national park and minimum altitudes over and distance from terrain.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1997 Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK).
- Feb 26, 2021deregistered — Teton Avjet Ltd Llc Dba
Frequently asked
- Has N317BA been in an accident?
- Yes. N317BA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
- What kind of aircraft is N317BA?
- N317BA is a 1997 Let L-23 SUPER BLANIK (glider), serial number 978406.
- Has N317BA been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N317BA (CEN18FA217) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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