N646MA

Substantial
None

FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTSWS/N: 05-11-07

Summary

On July 05, 2025, a Flight Design Gmbh CTSW (N646MA) was involved in an incident near Joliet, IL. 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 crosswind landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA238. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N646MA.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 5, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA238
Location
Joliet, IL
Event ID
20250707200476
Coordinates
41.517884, -88.175957
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 crosswind landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH
Serial Number
05-11-07
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
KEN GRAHAM PHD INC
Address
832 HIGHLINE PLACE STE 104
City
SIOUX FALLS
State / Zip Code
SD 57110
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# CEN25LA238