N454CTFLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTLS2025-06-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTLSS/N: F-08-08-23

Summary

On June 19, 2025, a Flight Design Gmbh CTLS (N454CT) was involved in an accident near Kayenta, AZ. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilots’ failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA187. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N454CT.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 19, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA187
Location
Kayenta, AZ
Event ID
20250623200375
Coordinates
36.718658, -110.223890
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilots’ failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH
Serial Number
F-08-08-23
Engine Type
4-cycle
Model / ICAO
CTLSFDCT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
CTLS

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AMPLE AVIATION LLC
Address
PO BOX 56
City
PEORIA
State / Zip Code
AZ 85380-0056
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# WPR25LA187