# NTSB Accident ERA19LA141
> **Flight Design CTLS** · 2019-03-30 · Palatka, FL, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA19LA141
- **Event ID:** 20190330X94602
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2019-03-30
- **Location:** Palatka, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.718334, -81.673057
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Flight Design
- **Model:** CTLS
- **Registration:** N81KK
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

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.

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