What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2004-12-22 involved a Flight Design CT-2K, registration D-MAFL, at Waynesboro, VA.

Airplane Cartwheels During Landing After Bounce (D-MAFL)

On December 22, 2004, a Flight Design CT-2K (registration D-MAFL) was involved in an aviation accident near Waynesboro, VA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

An airplane bounced during landing on runway 24, then the right wing contacted the ground, causing a cartwheel and the aircraft to come to rest off the runway. Winds were from 220° at 15 knots gusting to 19 knots.

Incident Overview

During a landing on runway 24, the airplane experienced a bounce after touchdown. According to the pilot, the subsequent wind conditions caused the aircraft's right wing to strike the ground. The airplane then cartwheeled and came to rest off the runway.

Runway and Environmental Conditions

Runway 24 is an asphalt surface measuring 2,009 feet in length and 50 feet in width. At the time of the accident, wind data from an airport located approximately 13 miles north-northeast of the accident site indicated winds from 220 degrees at 15 knots, with gusts reaching 19 knots.

Sequence of Events

The pilot reported that after the initial touchdown, the airplane bounced. The wind then forced the right wing into contact with the ground, leading to the aircraft cartwheeling and ultimately stopping off the runway. No further details were provided regarding the aircraft's type, registration, or the number of occupants.

Official Statements

The information in this article is based solely on the pilot's account and the wind observation from the nearby airport. The source did not include any analysis or determination of probable cause.

2004-12-22: Flight Design CT-2K (D-MAFL) — Waynesboro, VA