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June 10, 2007 · Cirrus Design SR22 · N171SR

Novato, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 10, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Novato, CA
Aircraft
Cirrus Design SR22
Tail Number
N171SR
Operator
Jens Dalsgaard
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA151

As the airplane approached the destination airport, the two pilots, a student pilot and a certified flight instructor (CFI), checked the automated weather observation system and noted that the winds were from 210 degrees at 15 knots. The aircraft entered the traffic pattern for runway 31 and prepared to land. Other aircraft landing on the same runway reported over the common traffic advisory frequency that there was "pretty much a direct cross wind" and "wind shear over the hills when turning base to final." The student pilot flew a stable approach with close supervision from the CFI. While flaring, the aircraft was "hit by a massive wind gust that pushed the plane onto the runway and caused a bounce." The CFI took control of the aircraft and "tried to save the landing." The CFI applied full throttle with the intention of going around, but was not able to get the airplane into the air. The aircraft then veered to the right, cleared a ditch that ran parallel to the runway and came to a stop in the grass with the gear collapsed.

NTSB Probable Cause

The instructor's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the wind gusts.

Full Narrative

As the airplane approached the destination airport, the two pilots, a student pilot and a certified flight instructor (CFI), checked the automated weather observation system and noted that the winds were from 210 degrees at 15 knots. The aircraft entered the traffic pattern for runway 31 and prepared to land. Other aircraft landing on the same runway reported over the common traffic advisory frequency that there was "pretty much a direct cross wind" and "wind shear over the hills when turning base to final." The student pilot flew a stable approach with close supervision from the CFI. While flaring, the aircraft was "hit by a massive wind gust that pushed the plane onto the runway and caused a bounce." The CFI took control of the aircraft and "tried to save the landing." The CFI applied full throttle with the intention of going around, but was not able to get the airplane into the air. The aircraft then veered to the right, cleared a ditch that ran parallel to the runway and came to a stop in the grass with the gear collapsed.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 PDT
Nearest AirportGnoss Field (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length3300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCirrus Design SR22
Tail NumberN171SR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJens Dalsgaard
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550N · Reciprocating · 310
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 43 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data