Has N318BA been in an accident?

Yes. N318BA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N318BA?

N318BA is a 1997 Let L 33 SOLO (glider), serial number 970418.

N318BA — 1997 Let L 33 SOLO

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N318BA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 970418
Manufacturer: Let
Model: L 33 SOLO
Year: 1997
Category: Glider
Engine: None None
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA14LA199Apr 13, 2014Bunn, NCSerious
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while approaching the airport, which resulted in a stall/mush.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1997 Let L 33 SOLO).

Mar 12, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N318BA been in an accident?: Yes. N318BA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N318BA?: N318BA is a 1997 Let L 33 SOLO (glider), serial number 970418.

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