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July 4, 2007 · Flight Design Gmbh CTSW · N108EM
Peyton, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Peyton, CO
Aircraft
Flight Design Gmbh CTSW
Tail Number
N108EM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN07CA120
The pilot said he made a normal approach to runway 33 but flared too high, causing the airplane to drop hard on the runway. He said there were gusty winds and the temperature was "hot." He also noted that he was "not familiar [with] high altitude [operations]."
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper flare and failure to maintain control and subsequent hard landing. Contributing factors in this accident were the gusty winds, hot temperature, and high density altitude.
Full Narrative
The pilot said he made a normal approach to runway 33 but he flared too high, causing the airplane to drop hard on the runway. He said there were gusty winds and the temperature was "hot." He also noted that he was "not familiar [with] high altitude [operations]." There was damage to the landing gear and supporting structure.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 MDT
Nearest AirportMeadow Lake (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFlight Design Gmbh CTSW
Tail NumberN108EM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 945 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 79 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time21:54
Weather SourceWFAC