Pilot Debrief

FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTLS near Ankeny, IA — 2011-08-10

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Date
2011-08-10
Location
Ankeny, IA, USA
Airport
IKV
Aircraft
FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTLS
Registration
N227CT
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB 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. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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