Aircraft Description
N460CT is a 2005 Flight Design Gmbh CTSW, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Pearson Jayson E in Neosho Rapids, KS. This aircraft holds a light sport airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 28, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on September 10, 2012. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Rotax SEE BOMBADIER engine, N460CT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A599DF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N460CT was last updated on June 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Flight Design CT, a pioneering light sport aircraft that helped establish modern ultralight and LSA markets, first flew in March 1996. This high-wing, tricycle-gear, two-seat aircraft features Rotax 912 series engines and can cruise at speeds exceeding 120 knots. With a wingspan of 8.76 meters and over 1,900 aircraft delivered worldwide, the CT series is manufactured by Flight Design of Stuttgart, Germany. AviatorDB tracks 329 Flight Design Gmbh aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is FDCT.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N460CT. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
Registered Owner
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NTSB Accident History (3)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2012 | CEN12CA499 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll. |
| Jun 21, 2008 | DEN08LA109 | Substantial | None | The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were a proper touchdown point was not possible and the inadequate display of the fuel quantity indicator. |
| May 30, 2006 | NYC06CA135 | Substantial | Minor | The pilot's improper remedial action to regain directional control after takeoff. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after takeoff. |
The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were a proper touchdown point was not possible and the inadequate display of the fuel quantity indicator.
The pilot's improper remedial action to regain directional control after takeoff. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after takeoff.
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC