FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTLS
Ankeny, IA — August 10, 2011
Event Information
| Date | August 10, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA567 |
| Event ID | 20110815X05339 |
| Location | Ankeny, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.69111, -93.56639 |
| Airport | Ankeny Regional |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH |
| Model | CTLS |
| 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he returned from a local flight and entered the airport traffic pattern without incident. The airplane was configured for landing and final approach appeared normal. However, the pilot misjudged the flare and inadvertently made a hard landing resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. He stated that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident.
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.