LET L-23 SUPER BLANIK accident at Ridgeland, SC, 6 Sept 2025

On September 6, 2025, a LET L-23 SUPER BLANIK operated by LOWCOUNTRY SOARING ASSOCIATION was involved in an aviation accident near Ridgeland, SC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 9 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.