N497DA

Substantial
None

CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR20S/N: 1843

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA12CA082
Location
Brooksville, FL
Event ID
20111122X34719
Coordinates
28.323888, -82.468887
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's incorrect identification of the runway, which resulted in an off-airport landing and subsequent collision with objects.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N497DA
Make
CIRRUS DESIGN CORP
Serial Number
1843
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2007
Model / ICAO
SR20SR20
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BOSTON AVIATION LEASING II LLC
Address
380 HANSCOM DR
Status
Deregistered
City
BEDFORD
State / Zip Code
MA 01730-2601
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, while in the vicinity of an unfamiliar airport, he utilized his global positioning system (GPS) to align the airplane with the runway. During the landing roll, while impacting mailboxes and fences, the pilot realized he had landed on a residential street. The runway was about one and a one-half miles to the west. According to a representative of the flight school, the standard operating procedure required all pilots to utilize the GPS for all approaches. The representative further stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that responded to the accident location, the wings sustained substantial damage.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA082