N459BT

Substantial
None

CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR20S/N: 1225

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA352
Location
Nixon, PA
Event ID
20220803105658
Coordinates
40.776776, -79.949818
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 failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s right side door was properly secured prior to departing on the accident flight, and his subsequent distraction due to the door during the landing attempt.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CIRRUS DESIGN CORP
Serial Number
1225
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
SR20SR20
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
SR20

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AIR CONRAD LLC
Address
265 CEDAR HEIGHTS DR
City
DUNCANSVILLE
State / Zip Code
PA 16635-4627
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# ERA22LA352