N199CT

Substantial
None

FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTSWS/N: 06-12-22

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 10, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA346
Location
Sulphur Creek, ID
Event ID
20090715X90043
Coordinates
44.539722, -115.370002
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH
Serial Number
06-12-22
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2007
Model / ICAO
CTSWFDCT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
CTSW

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AIRTIME AVIATION INC
Address
8505 S ELWOOD AVE STE B135
City
TULSA
State / Zip Code
OK 74132-3624
Country
United States

Analysis

After touching down on the remote rough gravel airstrip, the pilot applied what he described as "hard braking" with the non-differential handbrake, while attempting to maintain directional control with the nose wheel steering. As the pilot continued the landing roll, the airplane began to skid/slip off to the left side of the convex shaped runway crown, and it eventually exited the runway and impacted a large rock pile. After hitting the rock pile, the airplane nosed over onto its back, resulting in damage to the wings, and the rudder separating from its hinges.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA346