Pilot Debrief

FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CT2K near Mitchell, SD — 2009-05-13

Final reportCEN09CA305
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Date
2009-05-13
Location
Mitchell, SD, USA
Airport
MHE
Aircraft
FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CT2K
Registration
N433CT
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting winds during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that as he approached the destination airport he listened to the automated weather conditions. The reported conditions included winds from 290 degrees at 25 knots gusting to 35 knots. The pilot stated that he flew an extended downwind to Runway 30 in order to ensure runway alignment. On final approach, he increased his speed and used less flap extension to allow for the gusting wind conditions. He stated that when the airplane was about to touch down, a gust of wind raised the airplane into the air and then the airplane dropped abruptly to the runway. When the airplane impacted the runway, the nose landing gear and right main landing gear collapsed. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preaccident malfunctions of the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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