N924RDFLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTLS2023-11-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTLSS/N: F-16-01-51

Summary

On November 18, 2023, a Flight Design Gmbh CTLS (N924RD) was involved in an accident near Hungry Horse, MT. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA048. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N924RD.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 18, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR24LA048
Location
Hungry Horse, MT
Event ID
20231204193473
Coordinates
48.320110, -113.980950
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH
Serial Number
F-16-01-51
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2016
Model / ICAO
CTLSFDCT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
CTLS

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LAJARA-NANSON WALTER
Address
3100 SOUTHVIEW CT
City
GREAT FALLS
State / Zip Code
MT 59404-1287
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR24LA048