NTSB Identification: GAA15CA045
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Newport, RI
Probable Cause Approval Date: 06/09/2015
Aircraft: FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTSW, registration: N684CT
Injuries: 1 Uninjured.
NTSB investigators used data provided by various entities, including, but not limited to, the Federal Aviation Administration and/or the operator and did not travel in support of this investigation to prepare this aircraft accident report.
The pilot reported that about 700 feet into a landing roll, the left wing came up suddenly, and the airplane turned left. The airplane departed the runway to the left, flipped over, and subsequently sustained substantial damage to the left wing, right wing, and the empennage. The pilot stated he believes a left crosswind gust was present during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop.
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
FAA FSDO: FAA Boston FSDO-61
PAUL G. LAURIENZO: http://registry.faa.gov/N684CT
A small plane flipped over at Newport State Airport in Middletown Saturday morning after it ran off the end of the runway upon landing.
The pilot was not harmed and was able to get out of the damaged plane safely, according to the Rhode Island State Police.
Middletown Firefighters said that the plan suffered damage to its wings, propeller and landing gear.
The plane reportedly went off the side of the runway and its nose dug into the ground, causing it to flip over.
The incident occurred around 11:45 a.m.
Officials from the Rhode Island Airport corporation responded to investigate the cause of the crash.
No fuel was spilled as a result of the crash.
The Fire Department was on scene for about two hours as the plane was flipped back over and towed away.
Original article can be found here: http://patch.com
MIDDLETOWN, RI_ Rhode Island State Police responds to an aircraft incident where a plane flips upside down.
Officials say they responded to an aircraft incident at 11:45 am on April 18 at Newport State Airport. The aircraft went off the side of the runway as it was landing.
The aircraft dug its nose into the grass causing it to flip on its roof and sustained considerable damage to the landing gear, wings, propeller and roof.
The pilot made it out safely and did not suffer any injuries.
Fire Officials say fuel did not spill and they stayed until the plane was right side up.
Original article can be found here: http://www.abc6.com
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