Crash location | 41.533334°N, 71.281945°W |
Nearest city | Newport, RI
41.490102°N, 71.312828°W 3.4 miles away |
Tail number | N684CT |
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Accident date | 18 Apr 2015 |
Aircraft type | Flight Design Gmbh Ctsw |
Additional details: | None |
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 pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.