CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22
Atlanta, GA — May 14, 2015
Event Information
| Date | May 14, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA071 |
| Event ID | 20150515X01222 |
| Location | Atlanta, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.87556, -84.30194 |
| Airport | DEKALB-PEACHTREE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CIRRUS DESIGN CORP |
| Model | SR22 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's lack of experience with the airplane's performance characteristics during the approach resulting in a hard landing and runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he initiated a steep descent for landing and that his final approach was high and fast. He reported the airplane made contact with the runway during the flare, and bounced during touchdown, resulting in a propeller strike and runway excursion. A post-accident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration Air Safety Inspector revealed substantial damage to the left wing. The Air Safety Inspector stated the landing gear made contact with the left wing causing the damage.
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.