CIRRUS SR22
Winslow, AZ — March 31, 2011
Event Information
| Date | March 31, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR11CA178 |
| Event ID | 20110401X03400 |
| Location | Winslow, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.02195, -110.75584 |
| Airport | Winslow-Lindbergh Regional |
| 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 | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was on a stabilized approach to runway 29. The right main gear touched down prior to the left main, and then a gust of wind lifted the airplane back into the air. The airplane slammed back into the ground, and the pilot lost control. As he was trying to regain control, another gust picked the airplane up, and pushed it off the centerline of the runway. He applied power and attempted to abort the landing. He indicated that wind did not let up, and the airplane was about to flip over. He managed to keep it upright, but crashed after crossing the parallel taxiway. He stated that the winds were from 320 degrees at 16 knots gusting to 27 knots.
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.