CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR20
Nixon, PA — August 3, 2022
Event Information
| Date | August 3, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA352 |
| Event ID | 20220803105658 |
| Location | Nixon, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.77678, -79.94982 |
| Airport | PITTSBURGH/BUTLER RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CIRRUS DESIGN CORP |
| Model | SR20 |
| 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 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.
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.