N81KK — 2008 Flight Design Gmbh CTLS
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N81KK appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 07-12-03
- Manufacturer
- Flight Design Gmbh
- Model
- CTLS
- Year
- 2008
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Rotax 912uls Series
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s improper management of his fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the outcome was the improper maintenance of the airplane’s ballistic recovery parachute system, which resulted in its failure to properly deploy. Also contributing, was the pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glide speed through the subsequent forced landing.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2008 Flight Design Gmbh CTLS).
- Sep 4, 2021deregistered — Bailey Florida Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N81KK been in an accident?
- Yes. N81KK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
- What kind of aircraft is N81KK?
- N81KK is a 2008 Flight Design Gmbh CTLS (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 07-12-03.
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