# NTSB investigations: Flight Design CTSW

A list on [Flight Design CTSW](https://openairdocs.org/model/flight-design-ctsw.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [NTSB CEN26LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA161.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Seguin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 7, 2026 · N249CT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear weldment that resulted in separation of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR26LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA022.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 17, 2025 · N531CT · Substantial damage
  > On October 17, 2025, about 13:20 mountain standard time, a Flight Design GMBH CTSW, N531CT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Casa Grande, Arizona. The pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB CEN25LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA238.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2025 · N646MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA204.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Pembine, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2025 · N499CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare during landing which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA021.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 17, 2024 · N109CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA292.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Lewisville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2024 · N414FS · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB ERA24LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA325.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Cuba, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2024 · N504CT · Substantial damage
  > A separation of the left main landing gear wheel assembly during landing.
- [NTSB GAA24WA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA226.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Roseau, Dominica · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 3, 2024 · N7670 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA408.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Berryville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2023 · N603CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB CEN23LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA200.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2023 · N165CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare that resulted in a hard, bounced landing and subsequent overstress failure of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA21FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA225.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Winterville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 22, 2021 · N708JM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR21LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA173.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2021 · N378CT · Substantial damage
  > A leak in the oil line that supplied the engine with oil, which resulted in oil exhaustion and the total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the routing of the oil line to close to the exhaust manifold.
- [NTSB ERA21LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA073.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Marion, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2020 · N138CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff, resulting in a rejected takeoff and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN20CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA039.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Delaware, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2019 · N91WW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent landing on grassy terrain, during which the airplane bounced and then nosed over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA373.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Blairesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2019 · N153SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB CEN17FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA249.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Monticello, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2017 · N62JN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly with his large dog in the two-seat, light sport airplane, and the dog's likely contact with the flight controls during landing, which resulted in the pilot's loss of airplane control and a subsequent aerodynamic stall when the…
- [NTSB CEN17LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA041.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Port Allen, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2016 · N329CT · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from debris in the fuel selector valve restricting the fuel flow to the engine and led to a forced landing on rough terrain.
- [NTSB CEN16LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA221.md): Flight Design Ctsw HXB · Sealy, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2016 · N302CT · Destroyed
  > Failure of maintenance personnel to comply with the engine manufacturer’s mandatory service bulletin, which resulted in failure of the mechanical fuel pump diaphragm and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA16LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA148.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Hilton Head Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2016 · N466CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat following a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA045.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Newport, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2015 · N684CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA329.md): Flight Design CT-SW 2006 · Gasport, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2014 · N508CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a left turn during takeoff, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA14CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA298.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2014 · N476CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach path, and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain prior to the runway.
- [NTSB CEN14CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA268.md): Flight Design Ctsw · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2014 · N640C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA207.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2014 · N298AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA396.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Sisters, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2013 · N102HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and poor decision-making, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of documentation describing the limitations of the airplane’s fuel…
- [NTSB CEN13LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA409.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Taos, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2013 · N424CT · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's unexpected encounter with a dust devil, which resulted in the loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN12CA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA499.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2012 · N460CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA229.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2012 · N379CT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a loss of fuel pressure. The cause for the loss of fuel pressure could not be determined during postaccident testing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA193.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2011 · N470Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flare and the certified flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA057.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2010 · N459CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA540](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA540.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N466CT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main wheel attachment fitting due to overstress.
- [NTSB CEN09CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA435.md): Flight Design Ctsw · North Vernon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2009 · N218AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a stall and nose over during touchdown.
- [NTSB WPR09CA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA346.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Sulphur Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2009 · N199CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA260.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2009 · N476CT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA079.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N370CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a gust of wind.
- [NTSB CHI08LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA286.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Delaware, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2008 · N63DH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA109.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Von Ormy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2008 · N460CT · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB DEN08LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA008.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Afton, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2007 · N245CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correct the alignment of the airplane and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in exceeding the design stress limits that caused the right main landing gear to fail. A contributing factor in this accident was the…
- [NTSB SEA07FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA240.md): Flight Design Ctsw · St. George, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2007 · N775CT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during approach for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA228.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2007 · N377CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB DEN07CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA120.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2007 · N108EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and failure to maintain control and subsequent hard landing. Contributing factors in this accident were the gusty winds, hot temperature, and high density altitude.
- [NTSB ATL07CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA082.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Fort Meade, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2007 · N22QT · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions during the landing flare, resulting in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB DEN07FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA068.md): Flight Design USA CT-SW · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2007 · N102RK · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the left main landing gear strut due to overload during the landing resulting in the loss of control and subsequent nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was the chief pilot 's inability to maintain directional control of the…
- [NTSB LAX07CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA089.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2007 · N7722D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged flare and improper use of the elevator flight control.
- [NTSB NYC06LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA220.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2006 · N126CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA226.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2006 · N109CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare which resulted in the hard landing and his improper recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in the overload failure of the nose landing gear and subsequent nose over. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a…
- [NTSB NYC06CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA135.md): Flight Design Gmbh · Leesburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N460CT · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB ATL06CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA066.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Shelbyville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2006 · N122JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('0600001')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/flight-design-ctsw/ntsb

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.