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December 18, 2023 · Cirrus Design SR20 · N875SB

Pahokee, FL

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 18, 2023
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Pahokee, FL
Aircraft
Cirrus Design SR20 (2021)
Tail Number
N875SB
Operator
Skyblue Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA068

The accident occurred during a transition training instructional flight, and the pilot receiving instruction had not previously logged any flight experience in the accident airplane make and model. The pilot receiving instruction reported that on final approach they entered a side slip to align with the runway. The airplane was stable approaching the threshold but once past the threshold the airplane started to drift to the right of the centerline. The pilot called for a go-around and controls were passed to the flight instructor. The flight instructor stated that 20-30 feet above the runway the tail began to swing from left to right and he took control of the airplane. The airplane floated over the runway for a few seconds while he used the rudder to compensate for the unexpected gust of wind. The flight instructor stated that the airplane became difficult to control before one wing contacted the runway. The tail structure separated from the fuselage and the fuselage, engine mount, and both wings were substantially damaged. The flight instructor stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after encountering a wind gust during landing.

Full Narrative

The accident occurred during a transition training instructional flight, and the pilot receiving instruction had not previously logged any flight experience in the accident airplane make and model. The pilot receiving instruction reported that on final approach they entered a side slip to align with the runway. The airplane was stable approaching the threshold but once past the threshold the airplane started to drift to the right of the centerline. The pilot called for a go-around and controls were passed to the flight instructor. The flight instructor stated that 20-30 feet above the runway the tail began to swing from left to right and he took control of the airplane. The airplane floated over the runway for a few seconds while he used the rudder to compensate for the unexpected gust of wind. The flight instructor stated that the airplane became difficult to control before one wing contacted the runway. The tail structure separated from the fuselage and the fuselage, engine mount, and both wings were substantially damaged. The flight instructor stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:35 EST
Nearest AirportPalm Beach County Glades (0nm S)
Runway36
Runway Length4116 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCirrus Design SR20
Tail NumberN875SB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSkyblue Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-390-C3B6 · Reciprocating · 215
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · First Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 34 · First Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 50 F
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time17:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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