Flight Design Gmbh CTSW
181 Flight Design Gmbh CTSW aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 2004–2007. Most are registered in CA, FL and TX.
- Registered today
- 181
- Years built
- 2004–2007
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · 4 Cycle
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Flight Design Gmbh CTSW 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.
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 42
- Destroyed
- 3
- Substantial damage
- 39
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
- Per 1,000 aircraft per year, 2016–2025
- 9.5
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Flight Design Gmbh CTSW 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 CTSW aircraft in each of those years. Not adjusted for hours flown: training aircraft fly far more than most.
- Apr 7, 2026Substantial damage · none injuries · Seguin, TXN249CT
- Oct 17, 2025Substantial damage · minor injuries · Casa Grande, AZN531CT
- Jul 5, 2025Substantial damage · none injuries · Joliet, ILN646MA
- Jun 6, 2025Substantial damage · none injuries · Pembine, WIN499CT
- Oct 17, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · Sanford, MEN109CT
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19951 report on Flight Design Gmbh CTSW airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- fuel tank1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1996 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | |
| 2005 | 22 | |
| 2006 | 79 | |
| 2007 | 55 | |
| 2019 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 19 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Flight Design Gmbh CTSW airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 42 NTSB events since 1982 involve Flight Design Gmbh CTSW airframes; from 2016 to 2025, about 9.5 a year per 1,000 registered aircraft. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Flight Design Gmbh CTSW 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
CTSW aircraft
Page 1 of 8| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N102CT | 2006 | Santa Barbara, CA | Dec 16, 2023 |
| N102MG | 2006 | Sartell, MN | Nov 6, 2019 |
| N104SW | 2007 | Intl Falls, MN | Mar 12, 2014 |
| N106CT | — | Papillion, NE | Nov 1, 2007 |
| N107WW | 2005 | Wilmington, DE | Jan 23, 2006 |
| N108EM | — | Livermore, CA | Jun 18, 2024 |
| N109CT | 2005 | Bixby, OK | Mar 18, 2025 |
| N121LF | 2007 | Allegan, MI | Nov 21, 2016 |
| N122JV | 2004 | Greenback, TN | Jun 27, 2023 |
| N127CT | 2006 | Salina, KS | Aug 10, 2023 |
| N129PJ | 2006 | Marmaduke, AR | Dec 19, 2022 |
| N131CT | 2006 | Northwood, NH | Jul 4, 2023 |
| N134CT | 2006 | Jacksonville, FL | Dec 27, 2022 |
| N135CT | 2006 | Eagle, ID | Apr 18, 2024 |
| N136CT | — | Lampasas, TX | Dec 17, 2025 |
| N137CT | 2006 | Oak Point, TX | Aug 23, 2019 |
| N139CT | 2006 | Fayetteville, NY | Aug 27, 2021 |
| N141BV | 2006 | Sarasota, FL | Oct 24, 2011 |
| N142ST | — | Tracy, CA | Feb 26, 2019 |
| N143CT | 2006 | Lucedale, MS | Jul 12, 2024 |
| N145CT | 2006 | Incline Village, NV | May 27, 2022 |
| N146CT | 2006 | Lakeville, MN | Jun 25, 2020 |
| N147CT | — | Whittaker, MI | Jul 26, 2018 |
| N148CT | 2006 | West Seneca, NY | Aug 14, 2026 |
| N149CT | 2005 | Tomball, TX | Feb 26, 2026 |