N21ZA — 2011 Flight Design Gmbh CTLS
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026
N21ZA appears in 3 NTSB accident records (most recent 2018, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- F-10-09-04
- Manufacturer
- Flight Design Gmbh
- Model
- CTLS
- Year
- 2011
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Rotax 912uls Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Ras Aviation Llc — Elyria, OH
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing in variable gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.
The manufacturing defects in the main landing gear leg, which resulted in its eventual failure.
The pilot’s misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2011 Flight Design Gmbh CTLS).
- Aug 17, 2011registered — Ras Aviation Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N21ZA been in an accident?
- Yes. N21ZA appears in 3 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2018.
- What kind of aircraft is N21ZA?
- N21ZA is a 2011 Flight Design Gmbh CTLS (fixed wing single-engine), serial number F-10-09-04.
- Who is N21ZA registered to?
- N21ZA is registered to Ras Aviation Llc of Elyria, OH. Registration status: active.
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