N433CT

Substantial
None

FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CT2KS/N: 02.08.04.33

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA305
Location
Mitchell, SD
Event ID
20090519X93305
Coordinates
43.774723, -98.038612
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH
Serial Number
02.08.04.33
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2003
Model / ICAO
CT2KFDCT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
CT2K

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
OGDEN MILTON N
Address
PO BOX 37
City
KAHLOTUS
State / Zip Code
WA 99335-0037
Country
United States

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA305