N109CTFLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTSW2024-10-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTSWS/N: 04-12-05

Summary

On October 17, 2024, a Flight Design Gmbh CTSW (N109CT) was involved in an incident near Sanford, ME. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA021. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N109CT.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 17, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA25LA021
Location
Sanford, ME
Event ID
20241023195371
Coordinates
43.396690, -70.705130
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, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH
Serial Number
04-12-05
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
CTSWFDCT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
CTSW

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JONES JOSEPH JR
Address
12826 S MINGO RD
City
BIXBY
State / Zip Code
OK 74008-2149
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# ERA25LA021