Flight Design Gmbh CTLS
142 Flight Design Gmbh CTLS aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 2007–2018. Most are registered in AZ, OK and CA.
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- 142
- Years built
- 2007–2018
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · 4 Cycle
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Flight Design Gmbh CTLS airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 34
- Destroyed
- 3
- Substantial damage
- 28
- Minor damage
- 3
- No damage
- 0
- Per 1,000 aircraft per year, 2016–2025
- 10.9
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Flight Design Gmbh CTLS airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. The yearly rate divides NTSB events from 2016 to 2025 by the number of registered Flight Design Gmbh CTLS aircraft in each of those years. Not adjusted for hours flown: training aircraft fly far more than most.
- Jun 19, 2025Substantial damage · minor injuries · Kayenta, AZN454CT
- Sep 1, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · Saint Johns, AZN116MJ
- Nov 18, 2023Substantial damage · minor injuries · Hungry Horse, MTN924RD
- Jan 15, 2022Substantial damage · serious injuries · Hana, HIN992SA
- Jun 28, 2021Minor damage · serious injuries · Ray, MIN920SS
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19951 report on Flight Design Gmbh CTLS airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- wheel1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 2007 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 33 | |
| 2009 | 17 | |
| 2010 | 16 | |
| 2011 | 16 | |
| 2012 | 7 | |
| 2013 | 6 | |
| 2014 | 10 | |
| 2015 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 21 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Flight Design Gmbh CTLS airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 34 NTSB events since 1982 involve Flight Design Gmbh CTLS airframes; from 2016 to 2025, about 10.9 a year per 1,000 registered aircraft. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Flight Design Gmbh CTLS airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Light Sport
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
CTLS aircraft
Page 1 of 6| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1001K | 2017 | Omaha, NE | May 23, 2018 |
| N104LS | 2008 | Lakeville, MN | Jan 6, 2022 |
| N116MJ | 2014 | Saint Johns, AZ | Sep 26, 2023 |
| N117CT | 2011 | Demotte, IN | Dec 9, 2023 |
| N121YT | 2008 | Fish Creek, WI | Jan 25, 2024 |
| N138LS | 2008 | Newcastle, WA | May 26, 2010 |
| N138M | 2014 | Alhambra, CA | Nov 26, 2024 |
| N144B | 2018 | Andrews, TX | Sep 20, 2018 |
| N149LS | 2008 | Milton, KS | Jun 3, 2024 |
| N155RA | 2011 | Aurora, IL | Mar 8, 2023 |
| N15NK | 2009 | Indiana, PA | Nov 7, 2025 |
| N172LM | 2009 | Mesa, AZ | Jan 17, 2018 |
| N173LM | 2009 | Bisbee, AZ | Feb 8, 2011 |
| N174LM | 2009 | Floyds Knobs, IN | Aug 26, 2023 |
| N178CT | 2008 | Galloway, OH | Mar 28, 2013 |
| N179CT | 2008 | Collinsville, OK | Oct 17, 2014 |
| N191GM | 2008 | Sand Springs, OK | Sep 27, 2024 |
| N1935C | 2013 | Owasso, OK | Mar 10, 2022 |
| N203BB | 2010 | Wilmington, DE | Dec 18, 2024 |
| N203LS | 2009 | Chelmsford, MA | May 21, 2020 |
| N21ZA | 2011 | Elyria, OH | Aug 17, 2011 |
| N221LS | 2013 | Fair Play, SC | Feb 10, 2026 |
| N221VT | 2014 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Nov 2, 2015 |
| N227CT | 2008 | Ankeny, IA | Mar 6, 2018 |
| N230C | 2008 | Payson, AZ | Mar 9, 2023 |