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June 19, 2024 · Cirrus Design SR20 · N154WF
Litchfield, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Litchfield, MI
Aircraft
Cirrus Design SR20 (2006)
Tail Number
N154WF
Operator
Board of Trustees of Western Michigan University
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA230
While practicing power-off stalls during an instructional flight, the student pilot was flying when the airplane entered a spin to the right. The flight instructor attempted remedial action but was unable to recover from the spin. The flight instructor pulled the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) handle about 2,800 ft msl. The CAPS system deployed the parachute, and the airplane descended to the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the composite fuselage from the firewall aft to the CAPS rocket/parachute exit area, and the rudder spar. There were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s loss of control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial reaction which resulted in a spin.
Full Narrative
While practicing power-off stalls during an instructional flight, the student pilot was flying when the airplane entered a spin to the right. The flight instructor attempted remedial action but was unable to recover from the spin. The flight instructor pulled the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) handle about 2,800 ft msl. The CAPS system deployed the parachute, and the airplane descended to the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the composite fuselage from the firewall aft to the CAPS rocket/parachute exit area, and the rudder spar. There were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:23 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCirrus Design SR20
Tail NumberN154WF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBoard of Trustees of Western Michigan University
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO360ES27B · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 22 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time11:15
Weather SourceWFAC