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Student Pilot Involved in Accident During Gusty Wind Landing (N22QT)

Fort Meade, MD, US

On April 29, 2007, a Flight Design CTSW (registration N22QT) was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Meade, MD. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions during the landing flare, resulting in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the wind gusts. 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

During final approach in gusty conditions, the airplane rolled left, causing the left wingtip to strike the ground. The aircraft cartwheeled, resulting in substantial damage. No mechanical issues were found.

Accident Details

According to an FAA inspector who interviewed the student pilot, the accident occurred during the final approach to land in gusty wind conditions. The student pilot reported that the airplane rolled left, and the left wingtip struck the ground. Subsequently, the airplane cartwheeled, sustaining substantial damage to both the wings and fuselage.

Mechanical Examination

The FAA inspector stated that the student pilot reported no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane. Additionally, the FAA inspector examined the aircraft and found no flight control or mechanical anomalies.

Weather Conditions

Winds recorded at a nearby reporting station were from 310 degrees at 11 knots, with gusts to 19 knots. The gusty conditions were present at the time of the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Apr 2007 Flight Design CTSW accident near Fort Meade, MD?

During final approach in gusty conditions, the airplane rolled left, causing the left wingtip to strike the ground. The aircraft cartwheeled, resulting in substantial damage. No mechanical issues were found.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Apr 2007 Flight Design CTSW accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Apr 2007 involved a Flight Design CTSW, registration N22QT, at Fort Meade, MD.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions during the landing flare, resulting in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the wind gusts.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070727X01033. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.