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November 24, 2010 · Flight Design Gmbh CTSW · N459CT
Fullerton, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 24, 2010
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Fullerton, CA
Aircraft
Flight Design Gmbh CTSW
Tail Number
N459CT
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA057
The pilot was performing the third landing attempt in the light sport airplane. He reported aborting the prior attempts due to the approach being too high and fast. On the third landing, he descended to about 10 feet over the runway, when a gust of wind blew the airplane to the right, and over the taxiway. He countered with rudder and left control stick input, and the airplane returned to the runway. He allowed the airspeed to degrade, and the airplane landed hard on the nose and left wheel. The nose gear subsequently collapsed, and the airplane veered off the runway and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and wings during the accident sequence. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction or failures.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot was performing the third landing attempt in the light sport airplane. He reported aborting the prior attempts due to the approach being too high and fast. On the third landing, he descended to about 10 feet over the runway, when a gust of wind blew the airplane to the right, and over the taxiway. He countered with rudder and left control stick input, and the airplane returned to the runway. He allowed the airspeed to degrade, and the airplane landed hard on the nose and left wheel. The nose gear subsequently collapsed, and the airplane veered off the runway and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and wings during the accident sequence. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction or failures.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 PST
Nearest AirportFullerton Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway06
Runway Length3121 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFlight Design Gmbh CTSW
Tail NumberN459CT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 39 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC