Accident · 2026-04-06
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-04-06
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTSW (N249CT)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Chris Williams Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Chris Williams
No probable cause yet — the investigation has not published one.
Source: NTSB case CEN26LA161Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Student | None | 51 | Sport (driver's license) | 40 total · 25 in this make/model |
| Flight instructor | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 20 | Class 1 (2024-09-24) | 330 total · 26 in this make/model · 186 as PIC · 45 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.