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November 6, 2020 · Cirrus SR22 · N418DE

Denver, CO

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 6, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Denver, CO
Aircraft
Cirrus SR22 (2019)
Tail Number
N418DE
Operator
Independence Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA051

The flight instructor reported that he and student pilot were landing at their home airport following a training flight. During the planned full stop landing with a gusting crosswind, the student pilot flared high, and the airplane drifted left of runway centerline. The flight instructor called for a go-around and subsequently attempted to take control of the airplane, but the student pilot did not understand the flight instructor’s verbal commands resulting in the two pilots “fighting” over the flight controls. The airplane subsequently impacted terrain to the left of the runway and subsequently slid across a taxiway coming to rest between the taxiway and the parking apron. The airplane’s left wing and firewall sustained substantial damage. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector who examined the airplane reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the student pilot was landing the airplane on runway 17L with wind 230o at 10 to 15 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing with a gusting crosswind and his failure to go around and relinquish control of the airplane when directed by the instructor pilot.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor reported that he and student pilot were landing at their home airport following a training flight. During the planned full stop landing with a gusting crosswind, the student pilot flared high, and the airplane drifted left of runway centerline. The flight instructor called for a go-around and subsequently attempted to take control of the airplane, but the student pilot did not understand the flight instructor’s verbal commands resulting in the two pilots “fighting” over the flight controls. The airplane subsequently impacted terrain to the left of the runway and subsequently slid across a taxiway coming to rest between the taxiway and the parking apron. The airplane’s left wing and firewall sustained substantial damage. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector who examined the airplane reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the student pilot was landing the airplane on runway 17L with wind 230o at 10 to 15 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:11 MST
Nearest AirportCentennial Airport (1nm N)
Runway17L
Runway Length10001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCirrus SR22
Tail NumberN418DE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIndependence Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO390 · Reciprocating · 215
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 43 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 21 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data