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November 23, 2018 · Cirrus SR22 T · N82SN

Greenville, SC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 23, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Greenville, SC
Aircraft
Cirrus SR22 T (2014)
Tail Number
N82SN
Operator
Scs Aero
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA094

The pilot reported that, during a night landing, he flared too high, and the airplane descended and landed hard. The airplane exited the runway, but the pilot was able to maneuver the airplane back onto the runway without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing rib. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper landing flare with a gusting, right quartering headwind, which resulted in a hard landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, during a night landing, he flared too high and the airplane descended and landed hard. The airplane exited the runway, but the pilot was able to control the airplane back on the runway without further incident. According to the FAA, airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing rib. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 20 minutes after the accident, the wind was 050° at 14 knots, gusting up to 19 knots, with light rain. The airplane landed on runway 01.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:20 EST
Nearest AirportGreenville Downtown (0nm N)
Runway01
Runway Length5393 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCirrus SR22 T
Tail NumberN82SN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorScs Aero
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-550-K · Reciprocating
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind50° @ 14 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 28 C
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time23:39
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data