FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTSW accident at Sanford, ME, 17 Oct 2024

On October 17, 2024, a FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTSW was involved in an aviation accident near Sanford, ME. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.