FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTSW
Bloomington, IN — April 19, 2014
Event Information
| Date | April 19, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA207 |
| Event ID | 20140421X51905 |
| Location | Bloomington, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.14583, -86.61667 |
| Airport | Monroe County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH |
| Model | CTSW |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing.
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.