N5384W

Substantial
None

CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22S/N: 0854

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA104
Location
Torrance, CA
Event ID
20130127X54833
Coordinates
33.803333, -118.339447
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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CIRRUS DESIGN CORP
Serial Number
0854
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
SR22SR22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
SR22

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FLITEMAX INC
Address
610 KNOB HILL AVE
City
REDONDO BEACH
State / Zip Code
CA 90277-4254
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he intended to land on an asphalt runway in night visual conditions. As the airplane approached the runway, he added engine power because the flight controls felt mushy. The airspeed was approximately 85 knots with full flaps and the airplane remained in ground effect longer than usual. When the airplane touched down, it bounced and the propeller struck the runway surface. The airplane porpoised, but eventually came to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount structure and support assembly. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13CA104