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May 13, 2009 · Flight Design Gmbh CT2K · N433CT
Mitchell, SD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 13, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mitchell, SD
Aircraft
Flight Design Gmbh CT2K
Tail Number
N433CT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA305
The pilot reported that as he approached the destination airport he listened to the automated weather conditions. The reported conditions included winds from 290 degrees at 25 knots gusting to 35 knots. The pilot stated that he flew an extended downwind to Runway 30 in order to ensure runway alignment. On final approach, he increased his speed and used less flap extension to allow for the gusting wind conditions. He stated that when the airplane was about to touch down, a gust of wind raised the airplane into the air and then the airplane dropped abruptly to the runway. When the airplane impacted the runway, the nose landing gear and right main landing gear collapsed. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preaccident malfunctions of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Crosswind correction-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that as he approached the destination airport he listened to the automated weather conditions. The reported conditions included winds from 290 degrees at 25 knots gusting to 35 knots. The pilot stated that he flew an extended downwind to Runway 30 in order to ensure runway alignment. On final approach, he increased his speed and used less flap extension to allow for the gusting wind conditions. He stated that when the airplane was about to touch down, a gust of wind raised the airplane into the air and then the airplane dropped abruptly to the runway. When the airplane impacted the runway, the nose landing gear and right main landing gear collapsed. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preaccident malfunctions of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 CDT
Nearest AirportMitchell Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length6700 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFlight Design Gmbh CT2K
Tail NumberN433CT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind290° @ 18 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.70 inHg
Observation Time20:00
Weather SourceWFAC