FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTSW
Hutchinson, KS — July 30, 2012
Event Information
| Date | July 30, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA499 |
| Event ID | 20120801X83621 |
| Location | Hutchinson, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.06528, -97.86056 |
| Airport | Skyview 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’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
During the landing roll on a grass strip (runway 9) at a private airport, the airplane encountered wind and began to skid to the left. The pilot turned the airplane in order to level the wings and stop the skid; however, the airplane departed the runway at a 30 degree angle and nosed over in the soft ground. The aft spar in the vertical stabilizer and the rudder hinge were broken. According to the Federal Aviation Administration inspector who examined the airplane, no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were found that would have precluded normal operation. Wind at the time of the accident were recorded as 100 degrees at 6 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.