N215VS

Substantial
None

CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR20S/N: 1334

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 25, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA576
Location
Watkins, CO
Event ID
20120828X83828
Coordinates
39.766666, -104.525001
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 did not maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusty wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CIRRUS DESIGN CORP
Serial Number
1334
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2003
Model / ICAO
SR20SR20
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
SR20

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BELLUE BARRY LEE
Address
4643 MEADOW DR
City
JACKSON
State / Zip Code
LA 70748-2002
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was conducting touch-and-go landings on runway 35. While on final approach for his third touch-and-go, the pilot felt a buffet and anticipated gusting wind conditions during the touchdown. Approximately 200 feet above the ground the stall warning horn sounded briefly and the airplane "dropped straight down." The airplane impacted the runway hard and bounced several times. The pilot added power in attempt to go around; however, the airplane did not respond and impacted the runway again in a nose low attitude. During the accident sequence the nose landing gear separated, the propeller was damaged, and the firewall wrinkled. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector who responded stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA576