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October 21, 2010 · Cirrus SR20 G2 · N495DA

Sanford, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 21, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Sanford, FL
Aircraft
Cirrus SR20 G2
Tail Number
N495DA
Operator
Aerosim Flight Academy
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA030

The student pilot reported that he was landing at the conclusion of a solo cross-country flight when the airplane bounced on the main landing gear. He added full engine power in an effort to execute a go-around and in response, the airplane rolled to the left. He applied right aileron and rudder inputs to correct the roll to no avail, the airplane continued into a grassy area off the left side of the runway. The left wing and propeller impacted the ground, and the engine separated from its mounts, resulting in substantial damage. The student pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane and data retrieved from the airplane's primary flight display also revealed no anomalies. The reported wind at the airport about the time of the accident was a crosswind at 5 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The student pilot reported that he was landing on runway 27 at the conclusion of a solo cross-country flight when the airplane bounced on the main landing gear. He stated that he flared more, but the airplane bounced again. He added full engine power to execute a go-around, and the airplane rolled to the left. Application of right aileron and rudder controls to correct the roll was not effective and the airplane continued into a grass area off the left side of the runway. The left wing and propeller impacted the ground, and the engine separated from its mounts, resulting in substantial damage. The student pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane and data retrieved from the airplane's primary flight display also revealed no anomalies. The reported wind at the airport about the time of the accident was from 340 degrees at 5 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportOrlando Sanford Intl (0nm)
Runway27C
Runway Length3578 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCirrus SR20 G2
Tail NumberN495DA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAerosim Flight Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time15:33
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data