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May 14, 2016 · Cirrus Design SR20 NO Series · N323FT
South St Paul, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 14, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
South St Paul, MN
Aircraft
Cirrus Design SR20 NO Series (2004)
Tail Number
N323FT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA256
The pilot reported that during the landing flare the airplane impacted the ground in a slight nose high pitch attitude, which resulted in a tail strike. The pilot further reported that he taxied to the ramp area without further incident. A postaccident examination by the pilot revealed substantial damage to the rudder. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Pitch control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing flare the airplane impacted the ground in a slight nose high pitch attitude, which resulted in a tail strike. The pilot further reported that he taxied to the ramp area without further incident. A postaccident examination by the pilot revealed substantial damage to the rudder. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportSouth St Paul Muni-Richard E F (0nm SSE)
Runway34
Runway Length4002 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCirrus Design SR20 NO Series
Tail NumberN323FT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360-E5 · Reciprocating · 0
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Crew 3None
Crew 4None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 16 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 25 C
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time19:52
Weather SourceWFAC