Has N388BA been in an accident?

Yes. N388BA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N388BA?

N388BA is a 2001 Let L 33 SOLO (glider), serial number 010514.

N388BA — 2001 Let L 33 SOLO

Deregistered

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

N388BA appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 010514
Manufacturer: Let
Model: L 33 SOLO
Year: 2001
Category: Glider
Engine: None None
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA11CA465Aug 17, 2011Wakefield, VANo injuries
The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, resulting in an off-airport landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2001 Let L 33 SOLO).

Aug 14, 2013deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N388BA been in an accident?: Yes. N388BA appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N388BA?: N388BA is a 2001 Let L 33 SOLO (glider), serial number 010514.

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