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December 1, 2019 · Cirrus SR22 Undesignat · N991WS

Union City, TN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 1, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Union City, TN
Aircraft
Cirrus SR22 Undesignat (2004)
Tail Number
N991WS
Operator
Orthoair
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20CA048

The pilot reported that, while landing, the airplane encountered a crosswind gust and drifted left. At touchdown, a second gust lifted the right wing, the airplane drifted off the runway centerline, and the left wing impacted grass. The pilot added power; however, the left wing continued to drag in the grass, the airplane exited the runway, and the landing gear collapsed. Both wings sustained substantial damage. 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 failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and the left wing impacting grass.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, while landing, the airplane encountered a crosswind gust and drifted left. At touchdown, a second gust lifted the right wing, the airplane drifted off the runway centerline, and the left wing impacted grass. The pilot added power; however, the left wing continued to drag in the grass, the airplane exited the runway, and the landing gear collapsed. Examination of the wings revealed substantial damage due to delamination of both wing spars. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 260° at 20 kts with gusts to 28 kts. The pilot was landing the airplane on runway 19, which resulted in a crosswind component of 19 kts gusting to 26 kts. The manufacturer's pilot's operating handbook stated, "The maximum allowable crosswind velocity is dependent upon pilot capability as well as aircraft limitations. Operation in direct crosswinds of 20 knots has been demonstrated."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 CST
Nearest AirportEverett-Stewart Rgnl (0nm W)
Runway19
Runway Length6503 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCirrus SR22 Undesignat
Tail NumberN991WS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOrthoair
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO 550N27 · Reciprocating · 310
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind260° @ 20 kt, gusting 28 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 28 C
Altimeter29.63 inHg
Observation Time13:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data