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October 17, 2024 · Flight Design Gmbh CTSW · N109CT
Sanford, ME
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 17, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sanford, ME
Aircraft
Flight Design Gmbh CTSW (2005)
Tail Number
N109CT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA021
The pilot reported that he was landing the airplane following a local flight, and the wind was reported as light and variable. Shortly after touchdown, the airplane veered to the left of the runway centerline and the pilot corrected with right rudder. The airplane then turned sharply to the right, the pilot lost directional control, and the airplane departed the runway to the right. The nose landing gear collapsed, the wings contacted the ground, and the airplane came to a stop, upright. Federal Aviation Administration inspectors examined the wreckage and reported substantial damage to the wing roots and upper fuselage. They also examined the nose landing gear, nose tire, and nose wheel steering system and found no evidence of a preexisting mechanical failure or malfunction.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was landing the airplane following a local flight, and the wind was reported as light and variable. Shortly after touchdown, the airplane veered to the left of the runway centerline and the pilot corrected with right rudder. The airplane then turned sharply to the right, the pilot lost directional control, and the airplane departed the runway to the right. The nose landing gear collapsed, the wings contacted the ground, and the airplane came to a stop, upright. Federal Aviation Administration inspectors examined the wreckage and reported substantial damage to the wing roots and upper fuselage. They also examined the nose landing gear, nose tire, and nose wheel steering system and found no evidence of a preexisting mechanical failure or malfunction.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 EDT
Nearest AirportSanford Seacoast Regional (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length4999 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFlight Design Gmbh CTSW
Tail NumberN109CT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · ULS 912 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 F / 37 F
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC