Flight Design CTLS Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 12 events recorded from 2012 to 2021.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2021 | Greenville, SC | N121YT | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power resulting from the in-flight disconnection of oil hoses from the oil thermostat. |
| Jun 08, 2020 | Beecher, IL | N257V | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s decision to continue takeoff after a partial loss of engine power, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to control airplane pitch during a f…The pilot’s decision to continue takeoff after a partial loss of engine power, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to control airplane pitch during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Mar 04, 2020 | Encino, NM | N505MA | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which likely resulted from a leak in the fuel system. |
| Oct 17, 2019 | Monument Valley, UT | N771TX | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control and to attain adequate altitude during takeoff with a quartering tailwind in gusting wind conditions, …The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control and to attain adequate altitude during takeoff with a quartering tailwind in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in impact with a sandy berm left of the runway. |
| May 07, 2019 | Boulder City, NV | N423EB | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s improper monitoring and failure to maintain airspeed during a critical phase of flight, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s …The pilot’s improper monitoring and failure to maintain airspeed during a critical phase of flight, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| May 05, 2019 | Sandy Valley, NV | N175LM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's steep bank turn at low altitude, which resulted in a rapid descent and hard landing. |
| Mar 30, 2019 | Palatka, FL | N81KK | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s improper management of his fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the outcome wa…The pilot’s improper management of his fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the outcome was the improper maintenance of the airplane’s ballistic recovery parachute system, which resulted in its failure to properly deploy. Also contributing, was the pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glide speed through the subsequent forced landing. |
| Nov 04, 2018 | ELYRIA, OH | N21ZA | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing in variable gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and runway…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing in variable gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion. |
| Mar 18, 2015 | Mount Vernon, OH | N566FD | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control. |
| Jun 05, 2013 | Concord, NH | N622BT | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent main landing gear collapse. |
| Oct 17, 2012 | Elyria, OH | N21ZA | Incident | minor | The manufacturing defects in the main landing gear leg, which resulted in its eventual failure. |
| Jul 20, 2012 | Elyria, OH | N21ZA | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |