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September 28, 2011 · Cirrus Design SR20 · N912BG
Gaitherburg, MD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 28, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Gaitherburg, MD
Aircraft
Cirrus Design SR20
Tail Number
N912BG
Operator
Inn Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA514
The pilot stated that he had conducted five normal practice takeoffs and landings in the airport traffic pattern. During the landing flare for the sixth landing, he observed a flock of birds at the end of the runway and attempted to touch down and stop the airplane in a shorter-than-normal distance. The pilot stated that the airplane touched down hard and porpoised several times. On the final touchdown, the nose landing gear collapsed. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the engine firewall. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he had conducted five normal practice takeoffs and landings in the airport traffic pattern. During the landing flare for the sixth landing, he observed a flock of birds at the end of the runway and attempted to touch down and stop the airplane in a shorter than normal distance. The pilot stated that the airplane touched down hard and porpoised several times. On the final touchdown the nose gear collapsed. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector, who examined the airplane after the accident, observed substantial damage to the engine firewall. The pilot reported to the FAA that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 EDT
Nearest AirportMontgomery County Airpark (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length4202 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCirrus Design SR20
Tail NumberN912BG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorInn Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Observation Time19:13
Weather SourceWFAC