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April 19, 2014 · Flight Design Gmbh CTSW · N298AB
Bloomington, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 19, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bloomington, IN
Aircraft
Flight Design Gmbh CTSW (2005)
Tail Number
N298AB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA207
The pilot stated that the winds were gusting from 14 to 19 knots when he was cleared to land on runway 17. As the pilot reduced the airspeed, the airplane "lost lift and began to drop rapidly." The pilot added full power; however, the airplane landed hard, bounced, and porpoised. The nosewheel landing gear bent aft resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Wind at the time of the accident was recorded as 090 degrees at 9 knots, gusting to 14 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that the winds were gusting from 14 to 19 knots when he was cleared to land on runway 17. As the pilot reduced the airspeed, the airplane "lost lift and began to drop rapidly." The pilot added full power; however, the airplane landed hard, bounced, and porpoised. The nosewheel landing gear bent aft resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Wind at the time of the accident was recorded as 090 degrees at 9 knots, gusting to 14 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EDT
Nearest AirportMonroe County Airport (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFlight Design Gmbh CTSW
Tail NumberN298AB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax Gmbh · ULS2 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 84 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 9 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.30 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC