CIRRUS SR22
Frederick, MD — September 19, 2018
Event Information
| Date | September 19, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA578 |
| Event ID | 20180919X72852 |
| Location | Frederick, MD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.41750, -77.37444 |
| Airport | Frederick Muni |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CIRRUS |
| 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane porpoising.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after completing an instructional flight, he dropped off the flight instructor, and flew back to his home airport. During landing the airplane porpoised and the nose landing gear collapsed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.