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July 5, 2025 · Flight Design Gmbh CTSW · N646MA

Joliet, IL

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Joliet, IL
Aircraft
Flight Design Gmbh CTSW (2005)
Tail Number
N646MA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA238

The pilot reported that he conducted a straight in approach to runway 31. The pilot stated that he chose runway 31 because the intersecting grass runway (4/22) was closed due to blimp operations that were being conducted on the airfield. Shortly after touchdown, a sudden gust of wind relaunched the airplane into the air. The pilot stated that the wind gust was so strong that he could not keep the airplane aligned with the runway. The airplane settled onto the runway and exited the paved runway surface to the left. The nose landing gear dug into the soft ground and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The reported wind was from 210° at 13 kts, gusting to 18 kts. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he conducted a straight in approach to runway 31. The pilot stated that he chose runway 31 because the intersecting grass runway (4/22) was closed due to blimp operations that were being conducted on the airfield. Shortly after touchdown, a sudden gust of wind relaunched the airplane into the air. The pilot stated that the wind gust was so strong that he could not keep the airplane aligned with the runway. The airplane settled onto the runway and exited the paved runway surface to the left. The nose landing gear dug into the soft ground and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The reported wind was from 210° at 13 kts, gusting to 18 kts. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:32 CDT
Nearest AirportJoliet Rgnl (0nm WNW)
Runway13/3
Runway Length2821 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftFlight Design Gmbh CTSW
Tail NumberN646MA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 80 · Basc · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 13 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.99 inHg
Observation Time14:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data