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August 10, 2005 · Cirrus Design SR20 · N795WW

Brainerd, MN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Brainerd, MN
Aircraft
Cirrus Design SR20
Tail Number
N795WW
Operator
Robert B Whitmore
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI05LA223

The airplane received substantial damage on impact with terrain during a bounced landing and excursion from runway 30, from which the pilot attempted a go-around. The pilot stated that while over the runway numbers, the airplane experienced a hard landing, which caused the airplane to porpoise and bounce upward. When the airplane settled onto the runway, it appeared to him that the airplane moved off the west side of runway 30 and the left tire and nose wheel may have contacted the grass area adjacent to the runway. He "immediately" applied power in order to attempt a go-around. When he initiated the go-around, the airplane "immediately" veered into the grass and did not gain altitude. The airplane came to rest south of the intersection of runway 12/30 and runway 5/23.

NTSB Probable Cause

The delayed go-around and inadequate flare by the pilot during landing.

Full Narrative

On August 10, 2005, at 1210 central daylight time, a Cirrus SR20, N795WW, piloted by a private pilot, received substantial damage on impact with terrain during a bounced landing and excursion from runway 30 at Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD), Brainerd, Minnesota. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and two passengers reported no injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 business flight was operating on a visual rules flight plan. The flight departed from Flying Cloud Airport Minneapolis, Minnesota, at 1115, and was en route to BRD. The pilot stated that on short final to runway 30 (4,080 feet by 75 feet, asphalt), the airplane's indicated airspeed was approximately 75-80 knots. While over the runway numbers, the airplane experienced a hard landing, which caused the airplane to porpoise and bounce upward. When the airplane settled onto the runway it appeared to him that the airplane moved off the west side of runway 30 and the left tire and nose wheel may have contacted the grass area adjacent to the runway. He "immediately" applied power in order to attempt a go-around. When he initiated the go-around, the airplane "immediately" veered into the grass and did not gain altitude. The airplane came to rest south of the intersection of runway 12/30 and runway 5/23.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:10 CDT
Nearest AirportBrainerd-Crow Wing Co Regional (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length4080 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCirrus Design SR20
Tail NumberN795WW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert B Whitmore
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360-E56B · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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