C-GKDX
Let-Kunovice CR L-23 SUPER BLANIK · built 1994
Register facts: Canadian Civil Aircraft Register (open data, file dated October 27, 2026).
We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
Safety history
No recorded accidents or incidents for this aircraft in FlightFinder’s database.
Earlier aircraft with this registration
Registrations are reused. These records predate the airframe built in 1994 and belong to earlier aircraft that carried C-GKDX.
- July 31, 1987AccidentHull loss
Shortly after takeoff from Winnipeg Airport, the pilot encountered engine problems. The aircraft lost height and crashed on a factory located near the airport. The aircraft was destroyed but all five occupants were rescued.
Transportation Safety Board of Canada records1 on file
Worst recorded outcome: substantial damage.
- May 27, 2018Accidentsubstantial damage
C-GKDX, an L-23 Super Blanik glider operated by Edmonton Soaring Club, was doing a solo training flight at Chipman, AB (CFU3). Since the aircraft was high on the downwind leg, the student-pilot activated the spoilers to assist the descent. However, the aircraft remained above the desired approach path throughout the…
Earlier aircraft with this registration
Registrations are reused. 1 TSB record predates the airframe built in 1994 and belongs to earlier aircraft that carried C-GKDX.
- July 31, 1987Accidentsubstantial damage
During climb, the left engine lost power. A few moments later, the aircraft stalled and spun into a building.
Source: TSB Aviation Safety Information System (ASIS) (open data).