CIRRUS SR20

Lakewood, NJ — May 1, 2017

Event Information

DateMay 1, 2017
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberGAA17CA253
Event ID20170502X01718
LocationLakewood, NJ
CountryUSA
Coordinates40.06556, -74.17917
AirportLAKEWOOD
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCIRRUS
ModelSR20
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The student pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions during a go-around and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Full Narrative

The student pilot reported that, during crosswind landing conditions, the airplane landed hard and subsequently bounced. He added that, he initiated a go-around, then the flight instructor took the flight controls.

The flight instructor reported that, after the bounce, the airplane "began to roll to the left in a manner similar to that of an uncoordinated stall". He added that, he attempted to regain control of the airplane, but was unsuccessful. The airplane rolled right and the right wing impacted the ground.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.

The flight instructor reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station, located about 7 miles north of the airport, reported that about 1 minute before the accident the wind was from 150° at 11 knots. The airplane landed on runway 24.

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.

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