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November 6, 2009 · Cirrus SR20 NO Series · N702TM
Santa Barbara, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 6, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Aircraft
Cirrus SR20 NO Series
Tail Number
N702TM
Operator
N702Tm
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA054
The airplane landed hard and porpoised down the runway. On the third bounce, the nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane slid off the runway. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the approach and the landing flare were normal. He said the main landing gear touched down first, and as the airplane's nose landing gear made contact with the runway, the airplane "jerked" upward. The pilot lowered the nose, and after the airplane touched down again, it bounced upward again. When the airplane landed for a third time, the nose landing gear collapsed, causing structural damage to the composite airplane. The airplane departed the runway where it came to rest upright in the dirt. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector interviewed the pilot. The pilot stated that he did not feel anything "unusual in the flight controls or in [their] response," the weather was not a factor, and there were no other outside distractions during the landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 PST
Nearest AirportSanta Barbara Muni Airport (0nm)
Runway15L
Runway Length4178 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCirrus SR20 NO Series
Tail NumberN702TM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorN702Tm
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental Motors · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 57
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC