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March 22, 2010 · Cirrus Design SR22 · N616CP

Sugar Land, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 22, 2010
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Sugar Land, TX
Aircraft
Cirrus Design SR22
Tail Number
N616CP
Operator
Lot-A-Go Five
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA167

The private pilot was landing at a familiar airport at night. During the landing the pilot reported misjudging the runway landing zone and approached the runway with a steep descent. The airplane landed hard on the runway and bounced back into the air. The pilot reported that while back in the air, a crosswind pushed the airplane off of the 100-foot wide runway and the airplane touched down in the grass off of the runway. When the pilot applied power to go-around, the airplane's nosewheel dug into the soil and the airplane flipped inverted. The airplane's fuselage, empennage, and rudder received substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airframe or engine prior to the accident. An examination of the airframe and engine by Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any preimpact anomalies. In addition, the pilot reported no problems with the airport facilities.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath and rate of descent during approach, resulting in a hard landing.

Full Narrative

The private pilot was landing at a familiar airport at night. During the landing, the pilot reported misjudging the runway landing zone and approached the runway with a steep descent. The airplane landed hard on the runway and bounced back into the air. The pilot reported that while back in the air, a crosswind drifted the airplane off of the 100-foot wide runway and the airplane touched down in the grass off of the runway. When the pilot applied power to go-around, the airplane's nose wheel dug into the soil and the airplane flipped inverted. Substantial damage was sustained to the fuselage, empennage, and rudder. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airframe or engine prior to the accident. An examination of the airframe and engine by Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any pre-impact anomalies. In addition, the pilot reported no problems with the airport facilities.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:30 CDT
Nearest AirportSugar Land Regional (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCirrus Design SR22
Tail NumberN616CP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLot-A-Go Five
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-550-N · Reciprocating · 310
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind300° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 30 C
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time03:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data