Casualties unknown

2025-06-21: L-13 Blanik (LY-GOO) — Pociunai village, Prienai district, LT

Pociunai village, Prienai district, LT

On June 21, 2025, a L-13 Blanik (registration LY-GOO) was involved in an aviation accident near Pociunai village, Prienai district, LT. This summary draws on records from the Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Service of Lithuania (TAITS).

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A training flight in glider LY-GOO struck a tree, spun, and crashed into a barn roof, causing serious injuries to both pilots.

Accident Details

On 21 June 2025, a training flight involving a glider L-13 Blanik, registration LY-GOO, departed from Pociūnai Aerodrome (EYPR). During the return to the aerodrome, the glider struck branches of a tree located on the property of a nearby homestead. Following the collision, the glider entered a spin and subsequently crashed into the roof of a barn. After impacting the barn roof, the glider fell to the ground.

Damage and Injuries

The accident resulted in substantial damage to the glider's cockpit. The fuselage broke, and both wings were deformed. Both pilots on board sustained serious injuries.

Investigation

The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances leading to the accident.