Cirrus SR22
Grotten, CT — June 21, 2019
Event Information
| Date | June 21, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA379 |
| Event ID | 20190701X32115 |
| Location | Grotten, CT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.59734, -72.75508 |
| Airport | Groton-New London |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain pitch control, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while landing in gusting winds, the airplane porpoised on touchdown. The pilot chose to go-around and "shoot the approach again." During the second landing, the airplane porpoised on touchdown. The pilot regained control of the airplane and taxied to the ramp without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about 26 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 360° at 5 knots. The pilot reported that the wind was from 020° at 8 knots, gusting to 14 knots. The airplane was landing on runway 5.
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.