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August 26, 2021 · Cirrus Design SR22 NO Series · N472CD
Fairfield, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 26, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fairfield, NJ
Aircraft
Cirrus Design SR22 NO Series (2004)
Tail Number
N472CD
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA389
The pilot stated that he just purchased the airplane one week before the accident and had a few hours of transition training. On the day of the accident, he was going to go out and fly in the airport traffic pattern and perform some touch-and-go landings. During the first landing, the airplane was slightly off runway center, and a gust of wind blew it left off the runway and into a runway sign. The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he just purchased the airplane one week before the accident and had a few hours of transition training. On the day of the accident, he was going to go out and fly in the airport traffic pattern and perform some touch-and-go landings. During the first landing, the airplane was slightly off runway center, and a gust of wind blew it left off the runway and into a runway sign. The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:57 EDT
Nearest AirportEssex County (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length4552 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCirrus Design SR22 NO Series
Tail NumberN472CD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO550N27 · Reciprocating · 310
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC