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March 12, 2019 · Cirrus SR20 No Series · N418DE
Akron, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 12, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Akron, CO
Aircraft
Cirrus SR20 No Series (2018)
Tail Number
N418DE
Operator
Independence Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA165
The student pilot reported that, during his first solo flight in the pattern, he aborted the first landing because he was uncomfortable with the airplane's runway alignment. During the subsequent approach, the airplane was crabbed slightly to the right. He recalled that, just before the airplane touched down, he applied left rudder, and that, upon touchdown, the airplane bounced. The airplane exited the left side of the runway and collided with a drainage culvert and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The student reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He added that the wind at the time of the accident was calm.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that during his first solo flight in the pattern he aborted the first landing because he was uncomfortable with the airplane's runway alignment. During the subsequent approach, the airplane was crabbed slightly to the right. He recalled that just before the airplane touched down, he applied left rudder and the airplane bounced. The airplane exited the left side of the runway and collided with a drainage culvert and nosed over. The student reported that the wind at the time of the accident was reported as calm. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The student pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 MDT
Nearest AirportColorado Plains Rgnl (0nm SE)
Runway29
Runway Length7001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCirrus SR20 No Series
Tail NumberN418DE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIndependence Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-390-C3B6 · Reciprocating · 215
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 37 C
Altimeter29.59 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourcePILO