FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTLS
Moorhead, MN — May 9, 2012
Event Information
| Date | May 9, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA295 |
| Event ID | 20120514X31737 |
| Location | Moorhead, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.83917, -96.66389 |
| Airport | Moorhead Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
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 | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The failure to maintain adequate airspeed for the wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
Full Narrative
The pilot overflew the airport prior to landing to verify wind conditions. The windsock indicated a slight crosswind for the landing. While on short final approach for runway 12, the airplane encountered a wind gust, and the pilot applied rudder and aileron to compensate for the wind conditions. The airplane stalled above the runway and landed hard. The airplane departed the runway surface, entered a ditch, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The pilot reported no mechanical problems prior to the accident. The airplane's wings and fuselage were bent and cracked. The pilot reported that the wind was 220 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.