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June 23, 2024 · Cirrus Design SR22T · N87AQ

Boerne, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 23, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Boerne, TX
Aircraft
Cirrus Design SR22T (2017)
Tail Number
N87AQ
Operator
Texas Skies Flight School
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA236

During takeoff, a crew alerting system (CAS) message for fuel flow illuminated. The flight instructor reported that the engine immediately began “sputtering” and did not provide sufficient power to climb. The flight instructor attempted to land the airplane on the remaining available runway but was unable to stop the airplane before it departed the end of the runway and impacted a fence, resulting in substantial damage to both wings. Postaccident engine examination, which included an engine run, revealed that when the throttle was advanced to the full forward position, a fuel flow of about 44 gallons per hour (gph) and a manifold pressure of about 37 inches of mercury (inHg) were observed before the engine began experiencing fuel flows that were too high to support combustion. One instructor at the flight school stated that the high fuel flow was a common issue with the airplane. However, the flight instructor who was flying the airplane on the accident flight stated that he was not made aware of fuel flow related anomalies with the airplane before the accident. After the accident, the fuel flow was adjusted and the engine operated with no anomalies noted. The fuel flow was likely not properly set during recent maintenance, resulting in an excessively high fuel flow, an extremely rich mixture, a rough-running engine, and a partial loss of engine power.

NTSB Probable Cause

Maintenance personnel’s inadequate adjustment of fuel flow, which resulted in an excessively rich mixture, a rough-running engine, and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.

Full Narrative

On June 23, 2024, about 0906 central daylight time, a Cirrus SR22T airplane, N87AQ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Boerne Stage Field (5C1), Boerne, Texas. The pilot receiving instruction, flight instructor, and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. According to the flight instructor, the preflight inspection and engine run-up were normal. During takeoff, about 20 to 30 ft above the runway, a CAS message for fuel flow illuminated. The engine immediately began “sputtering” and did not provide sufficient power to climb. The flight instructor attempted to land the airplane on the remaining available runway but was unable to stop the airplane before it departed the runway and impacted a fence, resulting in substantial damage to both wings. Cirrus Mandatory Service Bulletin SB2X-42-18R3 issued September 12, 2019 includes a software change to include a CAS message for fuel flow in excess of 42 gph. The Cirrus SR22T Pilot’s Operating Handbook states, in part: Excessively high fuel flows may lead to a loss of engine power and may cause the engine to fail. If fuel flow exceeds 42 gph, maintenance is required. A review of onboard data revealed that fuel flow to the engine peaked at about 45 gph on the accident flight. Postaccident examination of the airplane and engine was performed. The engine was started and idled around 1,200 rpm to bring it to operating temperatures. The power lever was moved to the full forward position and the fuel flow immediately increased to about 44 gph and the manifold pressure increased to about 37 inHg. The engine began to run rough and black smoke was observed from the exhaust. The power lever was brought back to 1,000 rpm and the engine was shut down. No other anomalies were found during the engine run. A review of maintenance logs revealed that the airplane had undergone a 100-hr inspection on June 7, 2024, 15 flight hours before the accident. The maintenance logs indicate that, during the inspection, the mechanic performed engine set up in accordance with Cirrus SR22T Airplane Maintenance Manual (AMM) 73-20 and Continental Motors Maintenance Manual M-18. An operational check was performed with no discrepancies noted by the mechanic. M-18 references the use of Continental Motors Maintenance Manual M-0 for engine inspection and service, including an engine operational checklist. However, the mechanic was unable to provide documentation of the operational check, including the unmetered fuel pressure, manifold pressure, fuel flow at 2,500 rpm, or the idle rpm rise as should have been recorded per the AMM. The airplane’s remote data module was sent to the NTSB Vehicle Recorders Laboratory for data recovery. The data revealed that the fuel flow reached at least 42 gph on several previous flights. According to a flight instructor who had previously flown the airplane, he received an indication for a fuel flow anomaly each of the four times he flew the airplane. The instructor stated that the high fuel flow was known to be a common issue with the airplane. However, the flight instructor who was flying the airplane on the accident flight stated that he was not made aware of the fuel flow anomaly. The purchaser of the airplane after the accident reported that he found the fuel flow was set too high and that he adjusted it before flight. Following the adjustment, the airplane operated on a 1,000-mile flight with no anomalies reported.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:06 CDT
Nearest AirportBoerne Stage Airfield (1nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length5006 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCirrus Design SR22T
Tail NumberN87AQ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTexas Skies Flight School
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-550-K · Reciprocating · 310 | Continental · TSIO-550-K · Reciprocating · 310
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 24 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time08:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data