| Crash location | 34.016667°N, 106.900000°W |
| Nearest city | Socorro, NM
34.058400°N, 106.891416°W 2.9 miles away |
| Tail number | N361BA |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 28 Aug 2010 |
| Aircraft type | Let L-23 Super Blanik |
| Additional details: | None |
According to a written statement received from the Civil Air Patrol, and forwarded to the National Transportation Safety Board, the glider lost lift while preparing to land. The pilot selected an off field landing location and during the landing attempt, encountered terrain and a fence that was not expected. The glider was substantially damaged during the impact. An examination of the glider and its systems, conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration, revealed no anomalies.
A loss of lift that resulted in an off-airport landing.