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July 30, 2012 · Flight Design Gmbh CTSW · N460CT
Hutchinson, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hutchinson, KS
Aircraft
Flight Design Gmbh CTSW
Tail Number
N460CT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA499
During the landing roll on a grass airstrip, the airplane encountered a wind shift and began to skid to the left. The pilot turned the airplane in order to level the wings and stop the skid; however, the airplane departed the runway at a 30-degree angle, encountered soft ground, and nosed over. The aft spar in the vertical stabilizer and the rudder hinge were broken. During a postaccident examination of the airplane, no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were found that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
During the landing roll on a grass strip (runway 9) at a private airport, the airplane encountered wind and began to skid to the left. The pilot turned the airplane in order to level the wings and stop the skid; however, the airplane departed the runway at a 30 degree angle and nosed over in the soft ground. The aft spar in the vertical stabilizer and the rudder hinge were broken. According to the Federal Aviation Administration inspector who examined the airplane, no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were found that would have precluded normal operation. Wind at the time of the accident were recorded as 100 degrees at 6 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 CDT
Nearest AirportSkyview Airport (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFlight Design Gmbh CTSW
Tail NumberN460CT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912S · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time16:52
Weather SourceWFAC