N414FS

Substantial
Minor

FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTSWS/N: 06-12-17

Summary

On July 28, 2024, a Flight Design Gmbh CTSW (N414FS) was involved in an accident near Lewisville, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with water. Contributing to the accident were crosswind gusts.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA292. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N414FS.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 28, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA292
Location
Lewisville, TX
Event ID
20240730194804
Coordinates
33.131390, -97.014190
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with water. Contributing to the accident were crosswind gusts.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH
Serial Number
06-12-17
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
CTSWFDCT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PL STASZICA 17/11
Status
Deregistered
City
WROCLAW
State / Zip Code
50223
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# CEN24LA292