Cub Crafters CCX-2000 accident near Winsted, Minnesota, July 30, 2023
On July 30, 2023 at about 9:55 pm local time, a 2020 Cub Crafters CCX-2000, an amateur-built aircraft,, registered N967DT, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (VFR pattern final) near Winsted, Minnesota (Winsted Muni airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
A total loss of engine power on approach for undetermined reasons.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 30, 2023 · about 9:55 pm local time
- Place
- Winsted, Minnesota · Winsted Muni · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cub Crafters CCX-2000, built 2020, amateur-built
- Registration
- N967DT · registry record · serial CCX-2000-0095
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The pilot stated that on final approach, with full flaps down and the airplane about 50 ft above ground level (agl), the propeller stopped turning and the engine lost all power. He stated that he added power, but the engine did not respond. The pilot was unable to arrest the descent and the airplane landed hard, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. Postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed that the fuel servo idle mixture adjustment was found in a nearly full-lean setting. Although an improperly set idle mixture adjustment could have resulted in a total loss of engine power at a low power setting, the examination was unable to identify the preaccident idle rpm and idle mixture settings and was therefore unable to determine if the full-lean setting resulted in the loss of engine power while on final approach. Examination of the rest of the engine, including the ignition and fuel injection systems, revealed no additional defects or abnormalities.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Hard landing during landing (flare/touchdown)
- Unknown or undetermined during approach (VFR pattern final) defining event
The NTSB's findings
- Aircraft › Aircraft power plant › Engine (reciprocating) › (general) › Incorrect service/maintenance
- Personnel issues › Task performance › Use of equip/info › Aircraft control › Pilot
- Aircraft › Aircraft power plant › Engine (reciprocating) › (general) › Unknown/Not determined
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 595.6 hours in all; 426.4 in this make and model; 35.7 in the last 90 days; 13.9 in the last 30 days; 518 as pilot in command
- Last flight review: February 5, 2023
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: frt
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 273.9 hours
- Last inspection: condition inspection, August 22, 2022; 83 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,000 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming CC363i (piston); 274 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: MIC Crystal MN at 9:00 pm
- Destination: 10D Winsted MN
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 09/2, 3,248 ft by 200 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 12,000 ft; scat at 8,500 ft
- Temperature: 75°F (24°C), dew point 55°F (13°C)
- Altimeter: 30.17 inHg
- Observation at 4:55 pm from KHCD, 14 miles away
Weather report (METAR): KHCD 302155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT085 BKN120 24/13 A3017 RMK AO2 T02400128
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
7 documents, released by the NTSB on September 30, 2025. View them here, or download them; the NTSB redacts some personal details before release, and this site shows the NTSB's own titles rather than its file names.
| # | Document | What it is | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot/operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 | PDF, 11 pages | View Download |
| 2 | FAA Inspector's Statement | PDF, 1 page | View Download |
| 3 | Inspection Report | PDF, 1 page | View Download |
| 4 | Photos | PDF, 6 pages | View Download |
| 5 | Electronic Flight Instrument System - Specialist's Factual Report | PDF, 12 pages | View Download |
| 6 | Electronic Flight Instrument System - Specialist's Factual Report - Attachment 1 - Tabular Data | data file | Download |
| 7 | Video File - Specialist's Factual Report | PDF, 14 pages | View Download |
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