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April 29, 2007 · Flight Design CTSW · N22QT
Fort Meade, MD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 29, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Fort Meade, MD
Aircraft
Flight Design CTSW
Tail Number
N22QT
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL07CA082
According to an FAA inspector who interviewed the student pilot, the student pilot stated that during the final approach to land in gusty wind conditions, the airplane rolled left, and the left wingtip struck the ground. The airplane cartwheeled, and sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The FAA inspector said the student pilot told him that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane. Additionally, the FAA inspector examined the airplane, and found no flight control or mechanical anomalies. Winds at a nearby reporting station were from 310 degrees at 11 knots, with gusts to 19 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions during the landing flare, resulting in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the wind gusts.
Full Narrative
An FAA inspector stated that during his interview with the student pilot, the pilot said that "the winds were very gusty" during the approach. On the final approach to land, according to the pilot, the airplane rolled left. The left wing tip struck the ground, and the airplane began to cartwheel. When questioned further, the student pilot said that he did not experience any mechanical or flight control anomalies prior to the accident. The FAA inspector examined the airplane and found no flight control or mechanical anomalies. The airplane was destroyed in the accident. The student pilot did not submit the NTSB 6120.1 accident/incident form. Winds at a nearby reporting station were from 310 degrees at 11 knots with gusts to 19 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest AirportTIPTON (0nm)
Runway10
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFlight Design CTSW
Tail NumberN22QT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 11 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 43 C
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time14:54
Weather SourceWFAC