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August 10, 2011 · Flight Design Gmbh CTLS · N227CT
Ankeny, IA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ankeny, IA
Aircraft
Flight Design Gmbh CTLS
Tail Number
N227CT
Operator
Clear Skies Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA567
The pilot reported that he returned from a local flight and entered the airport traffic pattern without incident. The airplane was configured for landing and final approach appeared normal. However, the pilot misjudged the flare and inadvertently made a hard landing resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he returned from a local flight and entered the airport traffic pattern without incident. The airplane was configured for landing and final approach appeared normal. However, the pilot misjudged the flare and inadvertently made a hard landing resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. He stated that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 CDT
Nearest AirportAnkeny Regional (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFlight Design Gmbh CTLS
Tail NumberN227CT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorClear Skies Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time00:35
Weather SourceWFAC