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August 31, 2012 · Flight Design Gmbh CTLS · N995LS
Pittsford, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Pittsford, MI
Aircraft
Flight Design Gmbh CTLS
Tail Number
N995LS
Operator
Hillsdale Aero
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA603
The 15-hour student pilot was making a low pass over a relative’s private airstrip when the accident occurred. The student stated that on the first low pass he used 15-degrees of flaps. He stated that he used 30-degrees of flaps during the second low pass and the airplane “pitched” to the left when he added power to go around. He was unable to correct the loss of directional control, and the airplane’s left wing contacted trees and separated from the airplane before it impacted the ground. The closest weather reporting station located 7 miles northwest of the accident site reported the wind was from the southwest at 7 knots and the landing was being made to the south. Postaccident examination revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude.
Full Narrative
The 15-hour student pilot was making a low pass over a relative’s private airstrip when the accident occurred. The student stated that on the first low pass he used 15-degrees of flaps. He stated he used 30-degrees of flaps during the second low pass and the airplane “pitched” to the left when he added power to go-around. He was unable to correct the loss of directional control and the left wing contacted trees alongside the airstrip prior to the airplane impacting the ground. The closest weather reporting station located 7 miles northwest of the accident site reported the winds were from the southwest at 7 knots and the landing was being made to the south. Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes after the accident, the winds were from the west at 10 knots gusting to 14 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftFlight Design Gmbh CTLS
Tail NumberN995LS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHillsdale Aero
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · None · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time12:34
Weather SourceWFAC