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November 22, 2011 · Cirrus Design SR20 · N497DA
Brooksville, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 22, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Brooksville, FL
Aircraft
Cirrus Design SR20
Tail Number
N497DA
Operator
Aerosim Flight Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA082
According to the pilot, while in the vicinity of an unfamiliar airport, he used his global positioning system (GPS) to align the airplane with the runway. During the landing roll, the airplane impacted mailboxes and fences, and the pilot realized that he had landed on a residential street. The runway was about 1.5 miles to the west. According to a representative of the flight school that operated the airplane, there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. Examination of the airplane revealed that the wings sustained substantial damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's incorrect identification of the runway, which resulted in an off-airport landing and subsequent collision with objects.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, while in the vicinity of an unfamiliar airport, he utilized his global positioning system (GPS) to align the airplane with the runway. During the landing roll, while impacting mailboxes and fences, the pilot realized he had landed on a residential street. The runway was about one and a one-half miles to the west. According to a representative of the flight school, the standard operating procedure required all pilots to utilize the GPS for all approaches. The representative further stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that responded to the accident location, the wings sustained substantial damage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:06 EST
Nearest AirportPilot Country Airport (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCirrus Design SR20
Tail NumberN497DA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAerosim Flight Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-360-ES16B · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 22 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC