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Fatal Ultralight Aircraft Accident at Bad Saulgau Airfield

Flugplatz Bad Saulgau, DE

On May 5, 2013, a Flight Design CT2K was involved in an aviation accident near Flugplatz Bad Saulgau, DE. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU).

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A Flight Design CT2K ultralight crashed during takeoff at Bad Saulgau on May 5, 2013, killing the 62-year-old pilot. The aircraft was destroyed, and the investigation was closed summarily.

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On May 5, 2013, a Flight Design CT2K ultralight aircraft crashed during takeoff at Bad Saulgau airfield (EDTU). The aircraft, a three-axis controlled braced high-wing composite model built in 1998, was powered by a Rotax 912 ULS engine and equipped with a BRS ballistic recovery system. It had 1,103 operating hours and was registered in Germany. The pilot, a 62-year-old male, held a valid license for aerodynamically controlled ultralight aircraft with passenger privileges and a JAR-FCL PPL(A) license. He had 237 total flight hours, including 42 hours on the CT2K type. The aircraft's last annual inspection was completed on October 5, 2012, with 3:06 hours flown since.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 May 2013 Flight Design CT2K accident near Flugplatz Bad Saulgau, DE?

A Flight Design CT2K ultralight crashed during takeoff at Bad Saulgau on May 5, 2013, killing the 62-year-old pilot. The aircraft was destroyed, and the investigation was closed summarily.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 May 2013 Flight Design CT2K accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 May 2013 involved a Flight Design CT2K, at Flugplatz Bad Saulgau, DE.

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