N42VRCIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR202022-01-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR20S/N: 1673

Summary

On January 21, 2022, a Cirrus Design Corp SR20 (N42VR) was involved in an incident near Angola, IN. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate terrain clearance during an approach. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action when the airplane descended too low after transitioning to a visual descent to the runway.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA107. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N42VR.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, January 21, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA107
Location
Angola, IN
Event ID
20220125104554
Coordinates
41.638739, -85.084952
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate terrain clearance during an approach. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action when the airplane descended too low after transitioning to a visual descent to the runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CIRRUS DESIGN CORP
Serial Number
1673
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
SR20SR20
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
SR20

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Address
237 N HELMER RD
City
BATTLE CREEK
State / Zip Code
MI 49037
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN22LA107