FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTSW
Milton, FL, June 14, 2014
Event Information
| Date | June 14, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Milton, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.63333, -86.98333 |
| Airport | Peter Prince Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA14CA298 |
| Event ID | 20140618X00350 |
Aircraft
| Make | FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH |
| Model | CTSW |
| Registration # | N476CT |
| 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's failure to maintain the proper approach path, and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain prior to the runway.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot's written statement, while on final approach for a straight in landing at his destination airport, the pilot had to apply right crosswind correction due to prevailing winds. He stated he "encountered a downdraft and picked up a decent rate." The pilot applied power but impacted short of the runway. The nose landing gear separated, the airplane nosed over, and then came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts and the right wing root and spar. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
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.