FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTLS
Ray, MI — June 28, 2021
Event Information
| Date | June 28, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA295 |
| Event ID | 20210630103380 |
| Location | Ray, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.73837, -82.88973 |
| Airport | RAY COMMUNITY |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH |
| Model | CTLS |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The flight instructor’s improper decision to direct the student pilot to exit the airplane with the engine running, which resulted in serious injury when the student walked into the propeller arc.
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.