N433CT is a 2003 Flight Design Gmbh CT2K. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Rotax 912ULS series rated at 100 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Kahlotus, WA. Its light-sport airworthiness certificate was issued in Dec 2006. It has been registered to its current owner since Jul 2018. This page also carries 2 NTSB events.
- 23 years old
- Only 6 Flight Design Gmbh CT2K here
2018
2006
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The pilot reported that, one hour en route to the destination airport, the turbulence was getting bad, so he decided to return to the departure airport. Subsequently, the airplane ran out of fuel and he made an off-airport landing in an open field. Upon landing, the airplane bounced, the nose gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported that as he approached the destination airport he listened to the automated weather conditions. The reported conditions included winds from 290 degrees at 25 knots gusting to 35 knots. The pilot stated that he flew an extended downwind to Runway 30 in order to ensure runway alignment. On final approach, he increased his speed and used less flap extension to allow for the gusting wind conditions. He stated that when the airplane was about to touch down, a gust of wind raised the airplane into the air and then the airplane dropped abruptly to the runway. When the airplane impacted the runway, the nose landing gear and right main landing gear collapsed. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preaccident malfunctions of the airplane.
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