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January 25, 2022 · Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · N974DA

Fort Carson, CO

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 25, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fort Carson, CO
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 (2008)
Tail Number
N974DA
Operator
Cae-Doss
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA110

The flight instructor reported that he and the student pilot were conducting touch-and-go landings. As the pilot turned from base to final, a “fairly significant crosswind” that had shifted while they were in the traffic pattern pushed the airplane left of the runway centerline. After realigning the airplane with the extended runway centerline, right aileron and “nearly full left rudder deflection” were required to stay on course. When the airplane was on short final, about 200 ft agl, it encountered windshear and descended rapidly, impacting the ground about 200 ft short of the runway threshold. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts. The pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The flight instructor reported that he took control of the airplane to initiate a go-around but was unable to arrest the descent before ground impact. About the time of the accident, the student pilot was landing on runway 31 with wind from 360o at 9 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The windshear encounter on short final approach, which resulted in an excessive decent rate and ground impact.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor reported that he and the student pilot were conducting touch-and-go landings. As the pilot turned from base to final, a “fairly significant crosswind” that had shifted while they were in the traffic pattern, pushed the airplane left of the runway centerline. After realigning the airplane with the extended runway centerline, right aileron and “nearly full left rudder deflection” were required to stay on course. When the airplane was on short final, about 200 ft agl, it encountered windshear and descended rapidly impacting the ground about 200 ft short of the runway threshold. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts. The pilots reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The flight instructor reported that he took control of the airplane to initiate a go-around but was unable to arrest the descent before ground impact. About the time of the accident, the student pilot was landing on runway 31 with wind from 360o at 9 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:28 MST
Nearest AirportButts Aaf (Fort Carson) (0.4nm SE)
Runway31
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1
Tail NumberN974DA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCae-Doss
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · IO-240-B32B · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 32 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 17 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 F / 18 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time07:39
Weather SourceWFAC

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