Pilot Debrief

Flight Design CTSW near Punta Gorda, FL — 2008-12-05

Final reportERA09LA079
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Date
2008-12-05
Location
Punta Gorda, FL, USA
Airport
PGD
Aircraft
Flight Design CTSW
Registration
N370CT
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a gust of wind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was practicing takeoffs when he made his third departure. The pilot stated that as the airplane was approaching take off speed, a gust of wind caused the airplane to veer to the right. He stated that he utilized the flight controls to stay pointing straight and on the centerline of the runway. The wind gust subsided and the airplane started "fishtailing" on the runway. The pilot then reduced power and applied brakes, while attempting not to "oversteer" the airplane. The airplane was almost stopped when the nose gear of the airplane departed the left edge of the runway, sank into the sand, and the airplane nosed over. Examination of the airplane revealed no preimpact deficiencies.

NTSB coding

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