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April 13, 2024 · Cirrus Design SR20 · N594M
Chesterfield, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 13, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chesterfield, MO
Aircraft
Cirrus Design SR20 (2020)
Tail Number
N594M
Operator
Mistwood Air 1
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA159
The flight instructor reported that while performing a soft-field takeoff, the airplane briefly lifted off the runway and subsequently bounced. The flight instructor directed the student pilot to pitch down as he applied forward pressure on the yoke. The airplane remained in a nose high attitude and yawed to the left. The flight instructor verbalized “my controls” as the airplane then turned to the right and the pitch increased. The airplane came to rest upright on the edge of the runway. The landing gear collapsed upon impact with the ground which resulted in substantial damage to the engine mount and firewall. The flight instructor stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that while performing a soft-field takeoff, the airplane briefly lifted off the runway and subsequently bounced. The flight instructor directed the student pilot to pitch down as he applied forward pressure on the yoke. The airplane remained in a nose high attitude and yawed to the left. The flight instructor verbalized “my controls” as the airplane then turned to the right and the pitch increased. The airplane came to rest upright on the edge of the runway. The landing gear collapsed upon impact with the ground which resulted in substantial damage to the engine mount and firewall. The flight instructor stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 CDT
Nearest AirportSpirit Of St Louis (0nm N)
Runway26R
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCirrus Design SR20
Tail NumberN594M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMistwood Air 1
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-390 · Reciprocating · 215
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 50 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 F
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time12:54
Weather SourceWFAC