N171SR

Substantial
None

Cirrus Design Corp. SR22S/N: 2422

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 10, 2007
NTSB Number
SEA07CA151
Location
Novato, CA
Event ID
20070723X00996
Coordinates
38.143611, -122.556114
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The instructor's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the wind gusts.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CIRRUS DESIGN CORP.
Serial Number
2422
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
SR22SR22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
SR22

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NV AVIATION LLC - N171SR - SERIES 4
City
SHERIDAN
State / Zip Code
WY
Country
United States

Analysis

As the airplane approached the destination airport, the two pilots, a student pilot and a certified flight instructor (CFI), checked the automated weather observation system and noted that the winds were from 210 degrees at 15 knots. The aircraft entered the traffic pattern for runway 31 and prepared to land. Other aircraft landing on the same runway reported over the common traffic advisory frequency that there was "pretty much a direct cross wind" and "wind shear over the hills when turning base to final." The student pilot flew a stable approach with close supervision from the CFI. While flaring, the aircraft was "hit by a massive wind gust that pushed the plane onto the runway and caused a bounce." The CFI took control of the aircraft and "tried to save the landing." The CFI applied full throttle with the intention of going around, but was not able to get the airplane into the air. The aircraft then veered to the right, cleared a ditch that ran parallel to the runway and came to a stop in the grass with the gear collapsed.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA07CA151