FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTSW near Newport, RI — 2015-04-18
- Date
- 2015-04-18
- Location
- Newport, RI, USA
- Airport
- UUU
- Aircraft
- FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTSW
- Registration
- N684CT
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
NTSB narrative
The pilot reported that about 700 feet into a landing roll, the left wing came up suddenly, and the airplane turned left. The airplane departed the runway to the left, flipped over, and subsequently sustained substantial damage to the left wing, right wing, and the empennage. The pilot stated he believes a left crosswind gust was present during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 6 docket documents
Docket documents6
- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
- Record of Conversation - Pilotother
- Photo 1 - Left Wing Rear (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos
- Photo 2 - Left Wing Front (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos
- Photo 3 - Right Wing Front (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos
- Photo 4 - Rudder Attachment (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos
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