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Light Sport Airplane Touches Down Short of Runway, Pilot Uninjured (N134DG)

Granbury, TX, US

On February 21, 2007, a Flight Design CTSW (registration N134DG) was involved in an aviation accident near Granbury, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance while landing, which resulted in an undershoot of the runway. A contributing factor was the rising terrain on approach to the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A private pilot reported that his light sport airplane touched down short of the runway threshold, skidded 300 feet after becoming airborne again due to a ramp effect. The pilot was not injured.

Accident Overview

A private pilot was involved in an accident while landing a light sport airplane at his home base airport. The airplane touched down approximately 30 feet short of the landing threshold on runway 36. After impacting terrain, the aircraft became airborne again due to a significant upslope on the approach path, then touched down on the runway and skidded about 300 feet before coming to rest.

Pilot Report

According to the pilot's written statement on the NTSB Form 6120.1, while on final approach to runway 36, he "allowed the aircraft to become too low." He also noted a "substantial upslope to the runway which causes a significant 'ramp effect'" that aided in the airplane becoming airborne again. The pilot was the sole occupant and was not injured.

Damage

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector who responded reported that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.

Weather Conditions

At the time of the accident, weather conditions were reported as light and variable winds, clear skies, and unlimited visibility.

Terrain

FAA Inspector noted that the terrain on approach to the landing runway had a 30 percent upslope.

Controlled flight into terrain

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Feb 2007 Flight Design CTSW accident near Granbury, TX?

A private pilot reported that his light sport airplane touched down short of the runway threshold, skidded 300 feet after becoming airborne again due to a ramp effect. The pilot was not injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Feb 2007 Flight Design CTSW accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Feb 2007 involved a Flight Design CTSW, registration N134DG, at Granbury, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance while landing, which resulted in an undershoot of the runway. A contributing factor was the rising terrain on approach to the runway.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070307X00263. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.