Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA125
Location
Pinehurst, NC
Event ID
20220216104648
Coordinates
35.237423, -79.389034
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The in-flight encounter while on final approach with high-speed trailing vortices from a military helicopter, resulting in abnormal runway contact. Contributing to the accident was the Cirrus pilot’s incorrect selection of the common traffic advisory frequency on the aircraft’s radio.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N987AA
Make
CIRRUS DESIGN CORP
Serial Number
0513
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
3233 W YUMA ST
Status
Deregistered
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85009-6201
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# ERA22LA125