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November 4, 2018 · Flight Design CTLS Undesignat · N21ZA

Elyria, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 4, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Elyria, OH
Aircraft
Flight Design CTLS Undesignat (2011)
Tail Number
N21ZA
Operator
Ras Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA049

The pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane encountered a gusting crosswind from the right. The airplane was configured with 0° flaps, and the airspeed was about 55 knots, and the airplane was about 5 ft above ground level. The airplane's airspeed was too slow for the gusting right crosswind conditions, and the airplane landed hard on the runway. The right main landing gear wheel separated from the airplane during the landing, and the airplane exited the runway to the right. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right main landing gear attachment points and the cabin's monocoque structure. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The METAR at the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 140° at 11 knots, gusting to 19 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing in variable gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during landing, the airplane encountered a gusting crosswind from the right. The airplane was configured with 0° flaps, and his airspeed was about 55 knots when the airplane was 5ft AGL. He reported that the airplane's airspeed was too slow for the gusting right crosswind conditions, and the airplane landed hard on the runway. The right main landing gear wheel separated from the airplane during the landing, and the airplane exited the runway to the right. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right main landing gear attachment points and the cabin's monocoque structure. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The METAR at the airport reported that about the time of the accident, the wind was from 140° at 11 knots, and gusting to 19 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EST
Nearest AirportLorain County Rgnl (0nm SW)
Runway07
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftFlight Design CTLS Undesignat
Tail NumberN21ZA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRas Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Sprt · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 11 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 32 C
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time18:32
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data