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August 25, 2012 · Cirrus Design SR20 · N215VS
Watkins, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Watkins, CO
Aircraft
Cirrus Design SR20
Tail Number
N215VS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA576
The pilot was conducting touch-and-go landings on runway 35. While on final approach for his third touch-and-go landing, the pilot felt a buffet and anticipated gusting wind conditions during the touchdown. About 200 feet above the ground, the stall warning horn sounded briefly and the airplane "dropped straight down." The airplane impacted the runway hard and bounced several times. The pilot added power in an attempt to go around; however, the airplane did not respond and impacted the runway again in a nose-low attitude. During the accident sequence the nose landing gear separated, the propeller was damaged, and the firewall wrinkled. Postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusty wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot was conducting touch-and-go landings on runway 35. While on final approach for his third touch-and-go, the pilot felt a buffet and anticipated gusting wind conditions during the touchdown. Approximately 200 feet above the ground the stall warning horn sounded briefly and the airplane "dropped straight down." The airplane impacted the runway hard and bounced several times. The pilot added power in attempt to go around; however, the airplane did not respond and impacted the runway again in a nose low attitude. During the accident sequence the nose landing gear separated, the propeller was damaged, and the firewall wrinkled. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector who responded stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:58 MDT
Nearest AirportFront Range Airport (1nm)
Runway35
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCirrus Design SR20
Tail NumberN215VS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-ES6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 10 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 41 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time17:01
Weather SourceWFAC