FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTSW near Cuba, NY — 2024-07-23

Probable cause

A separation of the left main landing gear wheel assembly during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was landing the airplane on a turf runway and stated that the landing approach was nominal. The pilot described that the “…airspeed, landing spot, and flare were perfect.” Upon touchdown, the right main landing gear’s wheel assembly separated from the landing gear strut. The strut subsequently dug into the ground and the airplane’s fuselage was substantially damaged. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector who examined the airplane after the accident reported that the landing gear strut had fractured about 5 inches inboard of from the wheel assembly.

NTSB coding

• Part(s) separation from AC · Landing-flare/touchdown

Evidence available

• Photos
• 4 docket documents

Docket documents4

• PILOT/OPERATOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT, NTSB FORM 6120.1form
• MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD A�� FAA EMAIL CORRESPONDENCEinterview
• DRAWINGS LANDING GEAR IPCother
• INVESTIGATION PHOTOGRAPHSphotos

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