Cirrus Design Corp. SR22

Laramie, WY — June 24, 2008

Event Information

DateJune 24, 2008
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberLAX08CA189
Event ID20080714X01041
LocationLaramie, WY
CountryUSA
Coordinates41.30722, -105.67167
AirportLaramie Regional Airport
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCirrus Design Corp.
ModelSR22
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during a go around, that resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind condition.

Full Narrative

In a written statement, the pilot reported that he performed a normal landing approach to runway 12 at Laramie Regional Airport. As the airplane entered the traffic pattern, the pilot indicated he was a little high, but at pattern altitude as he came abeam the runway approach end. Upon turning to final approach, he added the final flaps. He was on the glide path at the normal airspeed and crossed over the runway numbers at 77 knots. The airplane floated as he began the flare, and he noticed that the ground speed was very fast. The pilot continued the flare "as normal" when the stall warning horn sounded. He looked down and saw that the airplane was about 10 to 15 feet above the runway. He applied full power and right rudder to perform a go-around, but the airplane did not climb as expected and drifted to the left. He also added right aileron control inputs to maintain airplane control, but there were no positive results from the manipulation of the aileron. The airplane continued to descend, and the left wing touched the ground and hit a taxiway light. The airplane exited the runway and impacted the ground before coming to rest upright.

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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